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4frnt VCTs

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chronic_rider
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Hi, I'm looking at buying some VCTs, and I am wondering how ell they perform in the park and on groomers. I ski mostly big mountain/powder, but i wanna have ski that will do well in the park, and i can get a pair for 500cdn. Also, im about 5,7, 130 pounds, and I like to think I'm a pretty aggresive skier. Think I should go 175 0r 182?? Thanks a million
Sep 17 2006 1:53PM
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thefilmerguy
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ONLY get the 182's if your goin to center mount them otherwise i think the 174's or whatever they where would be fine since your only 130 pounds but they should handle the groomers and park decently
Sep 17 2006 1:59PM
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chronic_rider
Posts: 208 - Karma: 10
thnaks...bump
Sep 17 2006 6:15PM
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johanblaze
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get the 182s. don't listen to thefilmerguy... kid's a fucking twat.
Sep 17 2006 6:37PM
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chronic_rider
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thats wat i was thinkin cause i HATE short skis
Sep 17 2006 6:56PM
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quattro179
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Just remember that the flex changes with every size up. My friend who is about the same size was in the same position and was thoroughly convinced that the 175s would be better for him after a discussion with the smart dude at decade.
Sep 17 2006 7:26PM
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chronic_rider
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thats a good point...but i flexed the 182s and they did not seem stiff at all....I hear they only really get stiff at 190
Sep 17 2006 7:31PM
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Bryan@VI
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wher can you get them for $500 or are you getting a deal?
Sep 17 2006 8:15PM
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chronic_rider
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another question: what would you guys suggest, Seths or VCTs
Sep 17 2006 11:52PM
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Love_Wins.
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From what I hear, they are a great ski, up there with the Gotama as far as fat powder rides go, only reason I stopped considering them myself was that the 190 has a lowered tail, fuckin' ridiculous, but the shorter lengths have a nice, full twin, and yes, if you're a decent skier, which you should be if you're looking at skis as nice as these, when in doubt, always go longer, you can grow into a longer length, but a short ski will always hold you back.
Sep 18 2006 12:38AM
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fuckyocouch
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182 is alot of ski for someone who is 5'7" 130...it could be hell trying to get those puppies to agree with you...
Sep 18 2006 4:37AM
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quattro179
Posts: 464 - Karma: 54
If i was you id get 179 seth's
Sep 18 2006 1:47PM
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chronic_rider
Posts: 208 - Karma: 10
thanks guys....im thinkin 179 vicous or 182 VCT
Sep 19 2006 6:19PM
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Love_Wins.
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Just so you know, K2 Measures running surface, not tip-to-tail overall length, so the 179 Vicious and the 182 VCT, while different skis, will be about the same length.
Sep 19 2006 7:22PM
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steezeninja
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Im looking to get the same ski. Im about the same size and weight as you and Im getting the 175s. Should I center mount them?
Dec 11 2006 3:16PM
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WONTON
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when did VCTs become a park ski? am i missing something?
Dec 11 2006 3:21PM
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steezeninja
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Since wide skis became the SHIT!
Dec 11 2006 3:33PM
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steezeninja
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Bump
Dec 11 2006 5:55PM
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steezeninja
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Dec 11 2006 7:01PM
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