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Ehhh, need some help

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Powforbreakfast.
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i just won a brand new pair of k2 skis of my choice with marker 1200 bindings. I want the seth vicious, but idk what size to get... 169 or 179. I'm 150 pounds, 5'8, and constantly put a considerable amount of force on my sticks when i ski. what do you say?
Nov 7 2005 7:37PM
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foodisfun
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def 179. i don't know much about skis, but just from being on this site i've learned that at my height and weight, (which is the same as yours) go for the 179. especially if you go hard. o and thats pretty sweet that u won
Nov 7 2005 7:39PM
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LineBoarder
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ya def get the 179s
Nov 7 2005 7:41PM
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Tinga
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wow thats sweet or you could get the made'ns those are sweet too but get the 179s
Nov 7 2005 7:42PM
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japanada
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id get the madn AKS and sell them here, then buy the SVs and make some $$$
Nov 7 2005 7:42PM
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NoTeefa
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i dont know, I disagree with these guys, if it were me i'd get the 179 but im 5 11 180pounds
i think you should get the 169
Nov 7 2005 8:01PM
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Powforbreakfast.
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Yeah, but i still haven't started to grow a lot... I'm 14 and i've gained 8 pounds in the past 2 months. Thanks for the input.
Nov 7 2005 8:27PM
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foodisfun
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what contest was it that you won?
Nov 7 2005 8:30PM
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ski-bum-1080
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bro 169, the 179 is two much ski for you..you wont like it
Nov 7 2005 8:31PM
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Powforbreakfast.
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It was a raffle drawing at a ski swap.
Nov 7 2005 8:32PM
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zepscratch
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i agree, but if your like 14 and gonna grow alot more in the next year or 2 get the 179
Nov 7 2005 8:37PM
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Powforbreakfast.
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that's what i was thinkin'
Nov 7 2005 8:40PM
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