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MarkieR
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honest opinion, if you have skied them, what do you think? good for all mountain? how is it in the park? bc?
Oct 25 2005 12:37PM
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powder99
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good for allaround, if you are a strong BC skier they might be a little soft for ya
Oct 25 2005 12:45PM
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eastvailhucker
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I consider myself a strong skier and I love this ski. its perfect for deep powder, hard pack and everthing in between.

I have had 2 pairs logging about 100 days on them and if you like the deep, get a pair!!
Oct 25 2005 12:53PM
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Vicious
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Agreed. I've owned the AK in a 179 and 189 and loved both. It's a much more versatile ski than most people think.
Oct 25 2005 12:57PM
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MarkieR
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which length is better, i am 5'11" and i weigh like 170 pounds. i was thinkin the 189's
Oct 25 2005 1:07PM
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Vicious
Posts: 3862 - Karma: 140
Just mount them a bit forward (+3 to +5) and you'll be fine on the 189s.
Oct 25 2005 1:11PM
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MarkieR
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sick, thanks
Oct 25 2005 1:12PM
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Mahre
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my 79s are at +11...but im not very good.
Oct 25 2005 2:25PM
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schmies
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I mounted my 179s -11 back. I really like a big shovel up front.
Oct 25 2005 2:38PM
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lcc210
Posts: 575 - Karma: 10
Hey buy mine in ski equipment!
Oct 25 2005 2:38PM
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Mahre
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hahaha
Oct 25 2005 2:39PM
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SSBS
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Ive mounted a pair over summer for Doug, theyre wideass mofos, thats for sure, the company jig i used couldnt fit on them
Oct 25 2005 2:39PM
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rainingblood
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aha andy sucks. don't listen to him.
Oct 25 2005 2:47PM
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MarkieR
Posts: 5337 - Karma: 98
haha i just figured out what andy that is. thats kinda rad.
Oct 25 2005 2:55PM
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Freestyla_01
Posts: 8586 - Karma: 34
My 189s are at a +5, I'm 6' 170lbs.
I can't wait to ride them.
Oct 25 2005 3:13PM
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MarkieR
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is the mounting point really far back or something?
Oct 25 2005 3:29PM
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Odd_Job
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mine are +7.5 on 179s, but i think im gonna move em back to about +4. but they are a siiiick ski, like everyone's said, a much more versatile ski than you would expect.
Oct 25 2005 3:41PM
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skoganskier101
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what size ski to get is dictated buy what u will be using them for.there poretty much a big mtn ski so get the 189 since you will probably be using them for bc and powder
Oct 25 2005 4:04PM
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schmies
Posts: 2032 - Karma: 511
Pretty much a big mountain ski?

You would be really really surprised. They are so much fun in a park and laying down big arcs at mach ten because you never boot out with the width. When it is super damned icey they will chatter a bit since they are wider and softer.
Maybe some other people on here can share their experiences on them with you.

Good luck getting the hands on a pair, we are out.
Oct 25 2005 6:56PM
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skoganskier101
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thx, i meant they are designed as a big mtn ski,but stil handle the rest of the mountain very well and are a lot of fun to use on other parts of the mountain besdes bc
Oct 25 2005 8:50PM
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Freestyla_01
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No, but mounting forward of reccommended point is as trendy as fur hoods or chuck taylor all stars.
Oct 26 2005 2:40AM
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Vicious
Posts: 3862 - Karma: 140
Chucks are trendy, unless you've been wearing them since you were a kid.

Also, mounting forward might be 'trendy', but I think it helps many skis to perform better too. I can't imagine skiing a 189 Made'n at midsole. Some people might like it, but I wouldn't.
Oct 26 2005 10:11AM
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lcc210
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Yeah i would consider myself more of a big mountain skier than a park type guy and I mounted my maidens at +4 and love them there.
Oct 26 2005 11:25AM
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Freestyla_01
Posts: 8586 - Karma: 34
I know it has many positives, but it seems like so many kids on here will center mount just so they can say "I center mounted so I can ski better" so they sound like they know what they're talking about and sound like they're better than they are.
Oct 26 2005 5:17PM
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Freestyla_01
Posts: 8586 - Karma: 34
Same goes with 140 lb kids who buy P18s.
WHAT'S THE POINT!?!
Oct 26 2005 5:18PM
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Lineskier-101
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they last longer...
Oct 26 2005 5:19PM
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Freestyla_01
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Noone on here keeps their bindings for more than 2 or 3 years anyways.
Oct 27 2005 3:34AM
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rainingblood
Posts: 613 - Karma: -5
the 179s are sick for park. mount 'em up at +10 and you're pimpin.
Oct 27 2005 1:19PM
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rainingblood
Posts: 613 - Karma: -5
doooooooooon't listen to andyyy.
Oct 27 2005 1:20PM
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