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perhaps
Posts: 192 - Karma: 55
Im about 5'7'' 150 lbs, i bought a pair of 161 invaders for this year. My skis last year werent center mounted but since i got invaders this year they will be, now they seem mad short, should I have bought 171s? And how much of a difference would it have made?
Nov 8 2007 3:22PM
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FREESTYLER_BAILZ
Posts: 208 - Karma: 13
depends on how much u weigh but proberly u should hav egone  with the 171's seen as there soft as hell. but theres nothing u can do now bro.
Nov 8 2007 3:24PM
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scott-skis
Posts: 1161 - Karma: 141
im 5'4 and like 115 wat size do u think i should be skiing on?
Nov 8 2007 3:25PM
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FREESTYLER_BAILZ
Posts: 208 - Karma: 13
wats 5'4 in cm not good at all with feet
Nov 8 2007 3:29PM
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scott-skis
Posts: 1161 - Karma: 141
i dunno like 163cm
Nov 8 2007 3:31PM
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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
im 5'7 like 130 and i ski 180's and 174's ... it also depends on how experienced you are 
Nov 8 2007 3:34PM
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FREESTYLER_BAILZ
Posts: 208 - Karma: 13
well if ur like 163 between like a 160 and a 167 for park and i dno about anything else seen as i only ride park.. its all about prefrence depends if u like long or short skis ...
Nov 8 2007 3:35PM
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scott-skis
Posts: 1161 - Karma: 141
ya thanks
Nov 8 2007 3:38PM
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FREESTYLER_BAILZ
Posts: 208 - Karma: 13
WOW u like big skis or is it like big mountain?
Nov 8 2007 3:41PM
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FerrattiPGA
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i would have gone with 171's but whats done is done. won't make a big difference
Nov 8 2007 4:10PM
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JNew
Posts: 227 - Karma: 10
yeah probably 171's but really it's your preference.
Nov 23 2007 1:48PM
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skierkid_92
Posts: 228 - Karma: 11
im 5"6 and i ski 161cm Armada AR6's...i love em
Nov 23 2007 2:24PM
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Ian-
Posts: 47 - Karma: 10
im around 5'9 130 and i have the same question. i was gunna go with 166 Armada AR6s but im thinking of going with the 171s now. is that a good choice?

dont mean to steal the thread just figured posting here would be better than making a new thread.
Nov 23 2007 3:07PM
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FREESTYLER_BAILZ
Posts: 208 - Karma: 13

maybe shud go bigger than 171 but if its 166 or 171 deff 171.. but like every1 said its all preference

Nov 24 2007 8:42AM
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