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Maden AK questions

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a-g-b
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I am looking into buying next years Maden ak's and wanted to know your opinions... I would get them in 179 which i think is slightly longer because of the k2 running length. I am 5,9- 5,10 and about 145 lbs. I ride west coast and wanted a ski that i could ride in deep snow steeper stuff but also hit the park on the way back to the lift. I also have no clue were abouts to mount them? Thanks.
Aug 16 2006 4:30PM
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RudyGarmisch
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They're looking to be amazing skis. I just bought a pair from 05-06 on NS, same length and all (we're actually really close in height/weight, I'm like 5'10 150). I would suggest not going for this years, becasue the only thing they have changed is the graphic, and in my opinion, the old black one looked better. I ride west coast, and I'll let you know how my season goes on these things.


As far as bindings, just get something that works for your height and weight, there really isnt too much of a difference. Enjoy them!
Aug 16 2006 6:27PM
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joshbryant
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Sounds like the perfect size for you. They're super fun skis.
Aug 16 2006 6:31PM
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a-g-b
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Were should i mount them... I wanna ride park and steeps?

Aug 16 2006 9:05PM
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MarkieR
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there is a group of arrows on the side of the ski that designates different mounting points. for sure mount them at the +7mm core center arrow. i had a pair last winter and they were fantastic for everything. they killed the park, rode switch amazingly well, and shredded pow like none other. definitely don't mount them anywhere else.
Aug 16 2006 9:42PM
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[~_~]
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dead center. Best spot for those skis as far as I've experianced.

Aug 16 2006 10:17PM
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K_9
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Get Liziez
Aug 16 2006 10:33PM
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steezeninja
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They look like sweet powder skis. Sick skis.
Aug 16 2006 11:23PM
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drewishish
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thats not what he is asking
Aug 17 2006 12:32AM
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[~_~]
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you won't have a problem riding 179 if you're 5'9".
Aug 17 2006 2:05AM
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MarkieR
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dead center? you've got to be kidding.
Aug 17 2006 5:10AM
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coordy12
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haha
Aug 17 2006 9:57AM
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a-g-b
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so far i take it that the skis are alright size for me and i should mount them at around plus seven? any others?
Aug 17 2006 8:13PM
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[~_~]
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whats wrong with dead center for pow? I love it! nothing sucks more than skiing pow on skis that are at +7 or so.

Aug 17 2006 8:33PM
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[~_~]
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I mean mide sole, not +7.
Aug 17 2006 8:34PM
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C.J.
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I got the 05-06's as well, such a sick ski. Mounted mine at plus 5. BTW I'm 6' 150lbs.
Aug 17 2006 10:28PM
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m1garand
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do NOT mount at mid sole unless you will only ride all-mtn. i mounted my 05-06s there and they sucked big time in park. i recommend +5 or so.
Aug 17 2006 11:21PM
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