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What size of spk' skis should i get???

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ARSON
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I'm 5'9", what would be better 168 or 180. And they would obivously be centre mounted
Dec 21 2006 8:04PM
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eheath
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180.
Dec 21 2006 8:08PM
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Tucks
Posts: 2120 - Karma: 161
I have to say 168
Dec 21 2006 8:09PM
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Black-Bandanna
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No way. Go for the 180s for sure.
Dec 21 2006 8:11PM
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CMF
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168
Dec 21 2006 8:11PM
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sherpasrock
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180s.

especially if you are going to grow any. definitely get the 180s
Dec 21 2006 8:26PM
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Black-Bandanna
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Well what skill level are you? If you're a pretty solid skier, go with the 180s.
Dec 21 2006 8:32PM
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CBROOKS
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Are you kidding me guys? A 180? I ride a 181 at 6 foot and its a fairly large ski for me. Its exactly my height.
Dec 21 2006 9:04PM
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Skipig25
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180 definatly. 168 is way too short
Dec 21 2006 9:05PM
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Goonther
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yeah DEFINITLY a 180. i'm 5'7 and ride 169's center mounted. you cannot get 168's, no way.
Dec 21 2006 9:05PM
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bennymillz
Posts: 64 - Karma: 11
180's- im 5'3 and ride 161
Dec 21 2006 9:07PM
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BIG_Black
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yo, i dont know because i havnt skied yet, but get 175s
Dec 21 2006 9:08PM
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teamsleep
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im 5'4 and i ride 167

get the 180
Dec 21 2006 9:08PM
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Bepo
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yeah, what's with short people getting large skis?   I'm 6'3" and i'm on 182's.  They're like 4 inches shorter than I am, and you guys are telling this kid to get skis that are 2 inches taller than he is...
Dec 21 2006 9:44PM
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Almost__Rad
Posts: 74 - Karma: 10
spk's are really light and are only like 78 underfoot, not like a bc ski, so i dont think a 180 would over power me at all
Dec 21 2006 10:03PM
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DopeSauce
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180, I'm 5'5 and ride 168.
Dec 21 2006 10:18PM
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Gnl.Weirdness
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I am 5'9 and I ride 182 trouble makers this season. I have been on 175 in the past. No noticable difference except getting onto sketch rails. Other then that the longer skis rule for balance and spins.
Dec 21 2006 11:15PM
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thrasher*TB
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im 4'9'' and i ride 147 go 4 the 180's
Dec 21 2006 11:18PM
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Ben.
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they only make a 168 and a 18o and i think DUmont uses the 180 so why not go wit that
Dec 22 2006 9:18AM
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ecsm.
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180 u can use um longer
Dec 22 2006 9:55AM
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ds.181.3
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ur retarted if you dont go 180
Dec 22 2006 9:57AM
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symbol.
Posts: 173 - Karma: 10
if you center mount 168 they'll be like snow blades, go 180
Dec 22 2006 10:17AM
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Almost__Rad
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thanks guys
Dec 22 2006 12:28PM
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cobra_commander
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I am just under 5'9 and I would not even consider riding a ski under 175. so go with 180 especialy if you are growing still. or look at the dumonts
Dec 22 2006 1:42PM
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