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Question with my AR5's

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ArmadaFreerider8
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So I have the 181 AR5's and I'm thinking more and more that I should've gotten the 170's. I'm 5'8 135lbs. I can drive down to Nashua NH (like 2 hrs from my house in VT) to exchange them (because they are still in the shrink wrap) Should I do it? Or should I just keep the 181's??
Dec 22 2005 4:57PM
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Snowcase
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i have 176's wanna trade? mine are used though
Dec 22 2005 5:02PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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^yeah that makes a lot of sense for me....
Dec 22 2005 5:43PM
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Snowcase
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just a suggestion
Dec 22 2005 6:16PM
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bikerocker
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no but go get 176's
that's too big unless you are pro
Dec 22 2005 6:50PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
Posts: 4565 - Karma: 10
if I'm downsizing I'm going 170, for 5cm I don't think it's worth it?
Dec 22 2005 7:51PM
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skogenjake
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keep em and grow into them.
Dec 22 2005 8:00PM
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threejay
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176 would be best, 181 second best
Dec 22 2005 8:03PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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I really don't think there's much growing left in me. I'm a junior in high school, I've been 135lbs for like the past 3 year and it's not like I'm going to have any great growth spurt. I skiied on 180's all last year and I just think it's time for a change and that 170's would be easier for me. Everyone I see at my height/weight or bigger has smaller skis then me, I'm like the only one who has skis taller than me. It's not like I don't know how a 180 feels I just think downsizing is the way to go.
Dec 22 2005 8:22PM
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skogenjake
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well ill trade you my red fujatvies with 912's in 169. they are mounted like shit. really far back. ill throw in a cherry coke and some hugs too


please god trade me. i covet those skis and the elizabeths and i plan on getting either one next year. why not up that deadline for me and make my christmas. the fujatives got some tight stickers on them.
Dec 22 2005 8:25PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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if you throw in $510 dollars it's a deal
Dec 22 2005 8:27PM
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skogenjake
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psh i can get your skis for 300 next year new. you think to highly of those. ill keep the red dragons thank you
Dec 22 2005 8:28PM
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SkiBM680
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u will deff gains ome wait but 181s are to big for u. i am like 150-160 and i ride that. 176 would actaully fit u nice if u gain like 10 lbs
Dec 22 2005 8:28PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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I've literally been 130-135lbs for the past 3 years, so that's why I can't assume I'll gain 10lbs. And I think 170's will be better than a 176. I need to make a decision by tonight, because I'm doing it all tommorow and I want to get these mounted and ready to go for the weekend now that we have snow (yes, I have to miss a day of skiing because of this)
Dec 22 2005 8:36PM
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Peterjh85
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I would def. KEEP THEM
Dec 22 2005 10:47PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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well despite one person saying that this is a good idea, I'm going to go with the 170's. I'd LOVE to keep the 181's but I should care more about my skiing then what's on top.
Dec 22 2005 11:18PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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aight I'm going to bed, any last suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Will the 11cm make a big difference? I think they will but I am skeptical.
Dec 23 2005 12:35AM
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mad_540_trix
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i think it'd make a huge difference, i'd just go with the 170s.
Dec 23 2005 1:26AM
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eheath
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Im about your height and i have 176 and its awesome, or just center mount the 181s
Dec 23 2005 1:27AM
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SkiBM680
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yea if u center mount sksi they seem way way way shorter
Dec 23 2005 11:31AM
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skifiend
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You'll gain ten pounds once you go to college and live off of cheap beer and pizza. Happens to everyone
Dec 23 2005 12:37PM
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4skizzle
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181's are a little bit too long for you but 170's are definitely too short. Go with the 176's. Perfect length because you'll be mounting them further forward than you normally would.
Dec 23 2005 12:42PM
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Lineskier-101
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If you've been using 180's, why not just keep them. If you want to downsize a bit, get 176's.
Dec 23 2005 12:49PM
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nut
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176 most definitely.
Dec 23 2005 12:51PM
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Skipig25
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176 DO IT! 170 is too small. 181 is too big. 176.
Dec 23 2005 1:08PM
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cjgncjgn
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just stick with it im on a 178 and im just 130 now they are center mounted invaders... so just center mount them if your doing mostly park. good fun with a handgun
Dec 23 2005 1:14PM
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attitashfreestyle29
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176 feels kind of short like cuz of the mounting point defiently dont got 170
Dec 23 2005 5:29PM
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=nick=
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why dont you just go 176? fuck 170
Dec 23 2005 5:49PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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I went and got 170's guys. By the way I don't plan on having these skis in college
Dec 23 2005 6:50PM
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=nick=
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well im 5'6 and i have 165 tm's, i should have goten 175 but didnt at the time. anyways, 170's will be fine
Dec 23 2005 6:53PM
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dandoy
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If you still can, go trade them back for the 181's. You won't regret it.

A: You're used to the length.
B: It will last you longer.
C: Kids with long sticks are cooler.
Dec 23 2005 7:13PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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nope, not trading them back. I got the 170's mounted with the rossi fks and I stand strong with my decision. I want these skis to last me this year and most of next, these skis aren't going to be my skis for the next 5 years. I hope to at least get 60 days these and then my next ones will be 176 or maybe 181. I'm just not tall enough or weigh enough for those sizes yet. Yes, I skiied the 180's for a year only because that was the only size I was able to get at a good deal that year. I never felt comfortable with the 180's and I don't feel that I'm truly used to skiing 180's.
Dec 23 2005 7:25PM
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Onskis1111
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Wow, you're gonna regret that.
Dec 23 2005 11:23PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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Please please someone on here who is A) 5'8 or smaller or B) 135lbs or smaller come on here and tell me they ride skis bigger than a 171?
Dec 23 2005 11:43PM
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*542*
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Its better to go long anyways. Sure you might not be able to spin as fast with the 170's but the 176's will be more stable. The skis are gonna work fine, but if I were you I definetly wouldve gone with the 176's.
Dec 24 2005 12:05AM
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mackattack
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I'm 5'6'' 115 and dont ride bigger than 170..i'm not sure that compares, but yeah
Dec 24 2005 3:20AM
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TheStamos
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When you move out you eat a fuckload of pasta and youll be moving up to 180's from 176's like i did.
Dec 24 2005 3:21AM
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eheath
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Dude, im shorter than you, but i weight more, and i ride the 176 center, sooo sick man, i know a kid whos same shit as you and he ride 180 cause hes balsy, you my friend=no balls.
Dec 24 2005 3:31AM
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dandoy
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I'm the same... 5'7, weigh about 130, I got the 176.
Dec 24 2005 9:17AM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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don't forget I rode 180's all last year. Anyways, today was my first day on them and it was so much nicer having the 170's over the 180's. So much easier to control. I'm very happy I made the decsion so screw all of you.
Dec 24 2005 4:11PM
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cjgncjgn
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i ride a 178...

im around 5'8 and im under 135...


BIIIIIIIAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATCH
Dec 24 2005 4:21PM
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kickerlicker
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Do it go for the 176 its perfect
Dec 28 2005 7:44PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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maybe you should read the thread
Dec 28 2005 7:48PM
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