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mike_e
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last minute question before getting skis im 5'6'' should i get 161 thrusters[06/07] or 165 troublemakers[06/07]?

Nov 18 2007 8:41PM
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invader7
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tms
Nov 18 2007 8:43PM
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mike_e
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bump.
Nov 19 2007 3:46PM
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-NY-STeeZE-
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giving just your height isnt really enough info,  what do you ski most of?
Nov 19 2007 3:50PM
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mike_e
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im not trying to figure out which ski is best for me im trying to figure out what length
Nov 19 2007 3:51PM
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skiP.E.I.
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165, especially if ur center mounting.
Nov 19 2007 3:53PM
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mike_e
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would 171 be too big if i centermount?
Nov 19 2007 4:25PM
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617jibber
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i dont think so
Nov 19 2007 4:40PM
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tBatt
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when i was 5'5/5'6 i was riding 169's, and they felt real nice
now im 5'8ish and riding 176/180

so yeah, 171 seems like it would be good.
Nov 19 2007 4:42PM
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freeheelsSUCK
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wow i must be a douche becuase im 6-2' and i ride 177's haha and i weigh 215
Nov 19 2007 5:44PM
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mike_e
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im gettin 171 thrusters with salomon z 10 ti b90 bindings is this a good setup? opinions please
Nov 19 2007 9:01PM
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steezyjibber
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if anything go 171-178
not shorter u'll regret it
ESPECIALLY WHEN CENTERMOUNTING
Nov 19 2007 9:03PM
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skiP.E.I.
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sounds good.
Nov 20 2007 9:51AM
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hollygrove
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I don't think I will ever understand thsi long ski craze. You're skis don't have to be long, they really don't. I'm 6'3 and I always find myself riding teh same size skis as kids who're 5'7, and it's ridiculous, they don't need to be on 180-186.
Nov 20 2007 10:54AM
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