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176 vs. 183

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marijuana
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Seriously, is there that big of a difference between these sizes?



I'm 5'11", about 160 lbs.
Nov 26 2005 1:11PM
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Kev
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you'll notice a difference.
Nov 26 2005 1:15PM
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WONTON
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go 183
Nov 26 2005 1:20PM
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Anathema
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183 = more style
Nov 26 2005 1:22PM
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quattro179
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Probably like the length of your finger. I was in this position on gotamas and i went 176 cuz thy are pretty beefy.
Nov 26 2005 1:22PM
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marijuana
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I'm thinkin 183 b/c they're meant for big mountain, so the longer size should be a bit more stable.

And isn't the actual running length a little shorter b/c of the tips?
Nov 26 2005 1:41PM
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Jaskittin
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I have some 183 STL's and thats a big step up from my 171 Mad Trix. There is a definent difference. I really like the longer ski, more control, better stability.
Nov 26 2005 1:56PM
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Lineskier-101
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I skied 179 for the first time last night, and I was coming from 165's, there was a huge difference, but it only took a few runs to smooth out.
Nov 26 2005 1:59PM
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marijuana
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Yea, I'm currently riding on some 168's. So uh, I think I'll be pleased.
Nov 26 2005 2:34PM
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Paul-o-Rama
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183
Nov 26 2005 3:16PM
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AKFREERIDE
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dont be a pussy, buy big skis.
Nov 26 2005 3:51PM
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deleted000
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Get 189s.
Nov 26 2005 3:56PM
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Kev
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i would go 183 gotma if i where you. Mount them a tad forward.
Nov 26 2005 5:09PM
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marijuana
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Oh man. That is such good advice. Why didn't I think of that before. Thanks.
Nov 26 2005 6:03PM
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