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179 to long for me?

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themax112389
Posts: 110 - Karma: 10
I might be buying the 179 PE'S and i was wondering if they would be to long for a person who is 5'8-5'9. I dont ski much park more all mountain im not insansely aggresive but im not doing pizza turns either. Oh yea and about 140 or 145ish.
Oct 24 2005 5:01PM
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617jibber
Posts: 2391 - Karma: 28
im about the same and i was thinkin of buying 179 fujas but i think they will be way to big
Oct 24 2005 7:15PM
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TheStamos
Posts: 9311 - Karma: 910
Your stupid^ that is a good size for you. More stabel and will slow your spins down and make them stylie, short isnt always the best for park.
Oct 24 2005 7:18PM
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617jibber
Posts: 2391 - Karma: 28
^ i dont ski short skis, i hat short skis, i like to ski skis that are about the same size not skis that are 3-4 inches taller than me!
Oct 24 2005 7:22PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65
at 5'8 you should def go with 179. i'm about your size only a bit heavier and using a 179 length for allmounain, they will do great in the park too.
Oct 24 2005 7:25PM
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AKFREERIDE
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yea dude, 179 is actually perfect for you. good choice.
Oct 24 2005 7:26PM
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617jibber
Posts: 2391 - Karma: 28
i way like 125 would that size be all right i have 174s now
Oct 24 2005 7:28PM
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TheStamos
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nope go 179 , be a man.
Oct 24 2005 7:38PM
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Lineskier-101
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Your kind of stuck in the middle of the two.
Oct 24 2005 7:41PM
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DHogg
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179 will be ok if you centre mount
Oct 24 2005 9:09PM
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crooks
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evan ur like 5'7
Oct 24 2005 9:10PM
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617jibber
Posts: 2391 - Karma: 28
no im taller than that i went to the doctors a little while ago and i was taller than that
Oct 24 2005 9:14PM
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3ski6guy0
Posts: 9201 - Karma: 132
its all personal preference. some kids like skis at their nose, forehead, or taller.
Oct 24 2005 9:34PM
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themax112389
Posts: 110 - Karma: 10
if im going with 179 would it be better to go with the fujas since it would be easier to maunvuer them even tho its not really geared to what i do or should i get the PE which would be harder to turn but is better suited for what i do?

like mostly all mountain and very little park
Oct 24 2005 10:18PM
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