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178cm TO BIG?????

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Almost__Rad
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I'm 5'8" maybe a little bit taller and weigh around 130. you think 178 invaders would be too big?
Dec 5 2006 10:33AM
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Schoening
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no
Dec 5 2006 10:34AM
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MrScruff
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I'd say probably not, if you think you're strong enough
Dec 5 2006 10:34AM
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tjski
Posts: 5859 - Karma: 44
no, and go eat some more fast food, im 5'4 wieghing in at 125lbs.
Dec 5 2006 10:39AM
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dowalibeast
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naaww dog they'll be good.
Dec 5 2006 10:40AM
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bikerocker
Posts: 1427 - Karma: 461
no those skis are so flimsy you could go bigger than that
Dec 5 2006 10:45AM
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kepler.
Posts: 8761 - Karma: 139
hey don't dis on us skinny dudes i'm 5' 8" 120 and i eat like crazy. can't gain a pound
Dec 5 2006 10:46AM
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pales
Posts: 1125 - Karma: 25
im gonna have to say yes. everyones going with bigger skis now and they arent able to flex them correctly which contributes to general lack of turning ability that i see alot. i assume you arent gettign the invaders for a big mt ski because that would be foolish and you dont weigh too much so go with something shorter. closer to a high 160. if you think you can eat your way into the skis and gain a bit of weight, think again youd need to gain at least 20 pounds and even then a 178 would be a very hefty ski for you.
Dec 5 2006 10:58AM
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tanseygram54
Posts: 441 - Karma: 23
wo rd me too im 6'0" and weigh 135 and i eat so much
Dec 5 2006 11:57AM
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smokeblunts
Posts: 414 - Karma: 10
they might be. it will defs be a little tough
Dec 5 2006 12:24PM
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crunkasfuck
Posts: 752 - Karma: 352
def not, long skis are steezey!! plus spining on long skis is sick, slows the spin down and seems smother!
Dec 5 2006 12:28PM
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ds.181.3
Posts: 437 - Karma: 29
no, you could go bigger if you wanted. Just ride like a man
Dec 5 2006 12:50PM
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kepler.
Posts: 8761 - Karma: 139
i hear the 178 is good for 5' 9" and up. so ur almost at that cutoff. it prolly won't hurt you. but it won't help you either
Dec 5 2006 2:29PM
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bobs
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you'll be fine little big but not bad. 
Dec 5 2006 2:37PM
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SlickRick.
Posts: 4329 - Karma: 300
as long as they are center mounteddddd
Dec 5 2006 3:22PM
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CoachG
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yeah lol
Dec 5 2006 5:07PM
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skiRay
Posts: 7558 - Karma: 926
size down or you can centermount
Dec 5 2006 5:12PM
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quebecfreestyler
Posts: 13040 - Karma: 1,419
center mounting a longuer ski = more chancesof fucking your knees.
Dec 5 2006 6:25PM
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spudz
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Bills mom didnt think so last night!
Dec 5 2006 6:27PM
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Silence
Posts: 16030 - Karma: 150
arent 07 invaders still symettrical sidecut = made to be centremounted?
Dec 5 2006 6:27PM
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mark311
Posts: 508 - Karma: 21
The best to find the best length of an all-around ski for you is to stand it up next to you. If the tip is somewhere between your mouth and the top of your head, it's perfect. Any shorter and you'll regret it when you want to go fast/big. Having skis that are too long are much less of a problem than having skis that are too short. Too short compromises your ability, too long is usually just an inconvenience.
Dec 5 2006 6:32PM
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feezy
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yes, but the added tail length=more torque on the knees.
Dec 5 2006 6:39PM
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MLB
Posts: 4462 - Karma: 298
fucking right they are....im 6'1 and i ride 176 and they are perfect. Im 165 lbs right now. I love seeing these little skinny guys with fucking huge skis....most hilarious thing on the hill. Can't turn, or carve worth a fuck. No offence, go with the 171....unless you want to ride right into a tree.
Dec 5 2006 6:44PM
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feezy
Posts: 2022 - Karma: 23
that seems to be the trend, little kids who only ride and park and figure they need some "big steezy skis"

it always looks like they are riding their dad's skis or something.
Dec 5 2006 6:46PM
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jammin_man
Posts: 41 - Karma: 10
seems like an alrite size to me
Dec 5 2006 7:28PM
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Grimace.
Posts: 8345 - Karma: 25
to bad line doesnt go bigger than that
Dec 5 2006 7:43PM
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pales
Posts: 1125 - Karma: 25
i havent but if a 5'8'' 130lb person can ride them then they must be flimsy as hell
Dec 5 2006 7:46PM
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Desjardins
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go with the 171's, cause 178 would fuck you up completely because if you ever do decide to go out of the park, you wont be able to turn for shit
Dec 5 2006 7:53PM
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canadianskier
Posts: 601 - Karma: 184
well before you choose just remember that theres a direct relation between ski size and wang size.
Dec 5 2006 7:56PM
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craZrider
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Im 6'2" and ride 171's i personally like the ski height to be right at about my mouth or nose, plus with the smaller skis i feel like i have more control
Dec 5 2006 7:57PM
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chronic_rider
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im about your size and I'm buying 182s, granted they are for big mountain/pow, and im 10-20 lbs heavier than you
Dec 5 2006 8:42PM
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Silence
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Hahahaha so true
Dec 5 2006 8:50PM
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eyeLiektoSkee
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yeah 171, your not very heavy and although theyre invaders they still might be too much ski for you
Dec 6 2006 3:45PM
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JaphyRyder
Posts: 1766 - Karma: 113
i'd def go with a shorter model. You'll spin sooo slow, and itll be really akward. Def go with the ski at about height of your eyebrows
Dec 6 2006 3:50PM
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Jernt
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explain
Dec 6 2006 3:53PM
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ecsm.
Posts: 1381 - Karma: 526
wow im 6foot and i weight 150
Dec 6 2006 5:10PM
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Black-Bandanna
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5'8" + 178s = cRuNk
Dec 6 2006 5:14PM
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Black-Bandanna
Posts: 6680 - Karma: 1,603
you sir, are a noob.

no offense of course.
Dec 6 2006 5:16PM
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GNARnia
Posts: 1233 - Karma: 54
im 5'8"/5'9"ish 160ish pounds and i ski a 178 invader last year and will be this year. it def aint too much ski. its just right. shorter ski will help u spin faster, but not worth it. and i ski trails fine
Dec 6 2006 5:18PM
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Republican_Enemy
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i think so, no1 else does though.
Dec 6 2006 5:19PM
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derick
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no way those are perfect iam like not even 5'6' and i got 170s
Dec 6 2006 5:25PM
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JaphyRyder
Posts: 1766 - Karma: 113
none taken
Dec 6 2006 5:30PM
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K2-fujative
Posts: 451 - Karma: 10
go for 178's you'll get used to them..
Dec 6 2006 6:04PM
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chairdawg
Posts: 1422 - Karma: 36
178 is perfect im the same size and have 165 and wish i had longer skis
Dec 6 2006 6:05PM
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ECfreeski3
Posts: 12019 - Karma: 126
i did NOT know that...can you explain why that is?

and i think 178 invaders will be perfect for you...isnt 178 right around your height? and the invaders dont seem like a ski that takes too much muscle to control
Dec 6 2006 6:06PM
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eyeLiektoSkee
Posts: 827 - Karma: 12
im 6'0" and my 176s are up to the middle of my forehead, so 178s would be over the head of a 5'8" kid. Plus this guys pretty skinny so i would for sure say the size down from 178. If youre planning on keeping them a few years and your still growing you might want 178, but if your just going to get another new pair next year, go with the size down for sure.
Dec 6 2006 6:23PM
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Jay31
Posts: 796 - Karma: 11
i am the same size as u and have the 178's and they really arent that much over my head.

i am really pumped to ride em'
Dec 6 2006 6:37PM
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poofartpee
Posts: 7436 - Karma: 1,538
no
Dec 6 2006 6:41PM
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garrett.
Posts: 9304 - Karma: 3,670
im 5 6 and ride 178 scratch bc
Dec 6 2006 6:43PM
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dangerdad
Posts: 2228 - Karma: 317
im gonna have to say yes. it will be easier to learn stuff on shorter skis and just skiin around will be plain better. im 6'2" and i weigh 190 and i have 182 motherships.
Dec 6 2006 7:12PM
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