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ARV sizing/mounting help

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eyeLiektoSkee
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I'm 5'11", 160lbs and I'm going to buy the ARVs i think. Should i get the 175s or the 185s? Also where should i mount them? I'll be skiing 50/50 mountain park probably
Sep 30 2006 5:57PM
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poofartpee
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go 185
Sep 30 2006 8:35PM
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altarip55
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185cm,1cm back from center. I haven't skied them so just a suggestion on mounting.
Sep 30 2006 9:30PM
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PhilBenjamin
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185 1-2 cm back. Good choice, that's my setup.
Sep 30 2006 9:32PM
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eyeLiektoSkee
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185 is like half inch taller than i am, are you sure that isn't too big?
Sep 30 2006 10:20PM
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tjski
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speaking of sizing, i am 5'4 1/2" about and would 176's be too big? im 130lbs too.
Oct 1 2006 12:50AM
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tjski
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^alright thanks
Oct 1 2006 1:02AM
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$$SPINNERS$$
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i have the 185's and am about the same hight and weight, they are fine for jumps and pipe,nice and light, never hit any rails on them though.
Oct 1 2006 12:50PM
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tahoearmada20
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best over all ski on the market. see thread about best skis ever...
I have two pairs one stock mounted for everyday riding and one pair dead center for park, I prefer wider stiffer skis, makes stomping landings easier.
Go big or dont go.
Oct 1 2006 1:08PM
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eyeLiektoSkee
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also, what would be a ski from another brand that would be similar to the arv?
Oct 1 2006 3:40PM
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dooner
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get the 185 arv, and mount it 3cm back from center... thatll treat you real nice
Oct 1 2006 3:58PM
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Spritz
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i'm basically the same size as you and i went with the 185's, 175 just wont be good for pow or anything really. I'm still debating on where to mount it though but mos likely i'll just put them at the suggested
Oct 1 2006 4:10PM
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eyeLiektoSkee
Posts: 827 - Karma: 12
alright i bought the 185s with salomon z12 bindings (the hella-light white ones- looks dope) and theyre mounted 2 up from recommended. I think that will be just fine!
Oct 17 2006 10:33PM
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OhioRiderSPK5
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ok well im 5'2 and about 105 lbs i bought the new armada ar6s 171cm will they be too big o and i am yet to hit my growth spirt
Oct 17 2006 10:35PM
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$$SPINNERS$$
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yeah those should be good for at least 2 seasons, maybe a bit small if you get to 5'9 or up, but i guess it's personal preference.
Oct 18 2006 6:33PM
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Tha_Grouch
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good job man. You'll be happy. I was +2.5 - +3 but 1 cm isn't gonna be that huge of deal. I miss mine. They were sick.
Oct 18 2006 8:05PM
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