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Height/weight

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native714
Posts: 66 - Karma: 60
yo i just need to know iam 5'7 130pounds and what size ski do i need i have looked at all the other threads about this and iam confused
Jun 24 2006 8:32PM
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native714
Posts: 66 - Karma: 60
and iam thinking of getting the salomon thrusters too
Jun 24 2006 8:34PM
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kabozo101
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id say like 176 or something around there
Jun 24 2006 8:36PM
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native714
Posts: 66 - Karma: 60
bump
Jun 24 2006 9:30PM
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jon_malle
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
^ pretty close to my size but i weigh a little more due to beer..
I would say 171 for park and 177-181 for pow and everything else. Tons of options, just make sure the skis flex well under less pressure.
Jun 24 2006 9:43PM
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MLB
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Height has bearly anything to do with it......all depends how how much weight you can throw around. The stonger/heavyer you are, the longer ski you can handle.

If it is your first year skiing thought i would get in the 160-169 range no matter what size you are. These are great to teach you the basics....and the shorter skis are much lighter, and more manuverable. I still ski on my 169 1080s, and i am 6'1 185.
Jun 24 2006 9:46PM
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