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Ski size?

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i_ski_not
Posts: 38 - Karma: 10
ok im 5,6 and a half and i wonder what size ski should i get i weight 135. i really have never skied that much.
Jul 6 2007 12:17AM
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lyndon
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165-170 would be alright.
Jul 6 2007 12:19AM
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InitialG
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170 sounds about perfect
Jul 6 2007 12:23AM
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i_ski_not
Posts: 38 - Karma: 10
well im debating between 171 watchlives or 163 08 watchlives
Jul 6 2007 12:24AM
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mastamike6969
Posts: 48 - Karma: 36
I'd say in the area of 160cm, and that's just a general estimate. You can go longer or shorter, and if you aren't a strong skier, getting a shorter size will help you learn faster as it is more forgiving and easier to control.
Jul 6 2007 12:27AM
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lyndon
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If you want them to last, go with 171's. If you are just starting out, and will be getting a new set next season, the 163 will be fine, expecially for learning on.
Jul 6 2007 12:29AM
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InitialG
Posts: 1505 - Karma: 14
I don't think surface is making a 163, haven't heard anything about that, however jibij has the 171 from this year in stock for cheap, I'd get those if I were you, the size difference isn't that big at all
Jul 6 2007 12:39AM
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i_ski_not
Posts: 38 - Karma: 10
i emailed one of the guys at surface and he said there making a 163 watch life next month for 349
Jul 6 2007 4:38PM
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invader7
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171
Jul 6 2007 7:00PM
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DopeSauce
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yeah 171 man, I'm 5'5, bout 120 and real comfortable on my 171 ar6s
Jul 7 2007 2:14AM
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