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KLovelace
Posts: 2118 - Karma: 289
okay, so i have a pair of 156 k2 miss demeanors (chik ski_), anyways.. they are center mounted, so i am looking to get a pair of all mountain/powder skis.  i've got a friend who can hook me up with a pair of salomon temptress with bindings for 150 $$  which is an amazing deal. i dont want to pass it up, but here is the catch.  they are 171... i am 5'7 and about 130 pounds... i just dont really know if this is too big or not.  so yea please help me out.. and i searched ski sizing.. but i dono.. i would prefer more specific answers.  
Dec 1 2007 6:00PM
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armstrong*skier
Posts: 138 - Karma: 10
you will be fine, maybe even a bit small, im 5'4 and i just had my first day on fujis that are 169, they feel just right... except i sink pretty bad in the pow
Dec 1 2007 6:04PM
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Klick_2_klaim
Posts: 3396 - Karma: 25
Youre gonna be fine.
after a few runs, youll wonder how you ever made it without longer skis.
HAVE FUN!!!
Dec 1 2007 6:10PM
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Justo8484
Posts: 3905 - Karma: 205
my girlfriend is 5'8 and around your weight and she skis 169 missdemeanors just fine. she actually skied on the a pair of 170 volkl v pros before the k2's which were 2x4's and skied them fine. 171 in a salomon ski should be no problem at all.
Dec 1 2007 6:19PM
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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
perfect size go for the deal
Dec 1 2007 6:35PM
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poofartpee
Posts: 7436 - Karma: 1,538
id almost say there to small if ur an aggresie skier...deff jump on that deal
Dec 1 2007 7:03PM
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Tucks
Posts: 2120 - Karma: 161
go for it
Dec 1 2007 7:05PM
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KLovelace
Posts: 2118 - Karma: 289
okay thanks guys, you've all just made me more enthused. i'm totally stoked.. its a great deal.. the bindings aren't that great so i may ahve to invest in new bindings.. but nevertheless. yay!
Dec 1 2007 7:09PM
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HermioneGranger
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im 5'11'' and ride 172 so i think it could be done.
Dec 1 2007 9:26PM
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snarky
Posts: 498 - Karma: 13
yeah you can always get used to skis on the longish side, short ones however can be always holding you down.
Dec 1 2007 10:19PM
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joly.sp
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Those will be perfect for you and for 150 you cant go wrong.
Dec 1 2007 10:23PM
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