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Msully
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i have been using 159 pe's and fujatives for 3 years but friends/lock ski shop guy told me to get a 164... im 6'2" 180lbs and 164's seem too small for park/all mountain
jsut looking for some imput i was thinking 174+ ?
Feb 23 2008 3:05AM
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AALT
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wat????
Feb 23 2008 3:25AM
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Avifarer
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your 6'2" and he suggested 164's????
Feb 23 2008 3:46AM
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Silence
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179+
Feb 23 2008 4:06AM
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Msully
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yeah thats what i thought... i have downhill skis that are 179's which confused me... ive raced in my area for a while but they sized me up differently for those skis...
Feb 23 2008 4:06AM
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Silence
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Whoever told you to get on 164's needs his head read.

Unless of course you have never skied before in which case 169 wouldn't be out of the question.
But yeah - go 179's, far more stable at your height/weight.
Feb 23 2008 4:07AM
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Msully
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ive been skiing for 15 years.. i consider my self good thats what confused me.. then again he was old and clueless to twintips

Feb 23 2008 4:09AM
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Silence
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Plus twintips ski shorter than conventional skis due to the raised tip at the rear, reducing effective contact area.
Feb 23 2008 4:12AM
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Msully
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there really isnt an advantage to small skis for twin tips right?
ive only had twin tips as my second pair of skis for when i do the park/pipe

Feb 23 2008 4:14AM
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Silence
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Shorter skis are arguably more maneuverable, easier to initiate turns and better for spinning due to a lower swingweight, but at the expense of speed, stability and street cred.
Feb 23 2008 4:21AM
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Msully
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yeah i figured same as racing... i was thinking a 174 pe would be decent but finding them onsale is tougher !
Feb 23 2008 4:22AM
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Silence
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True. 174/179 are pretty popular sizes - like L/XL in outerwear
Feb 23 2008 5:20AM
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dave44
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Go 179


Feb 23 2008 6:24AM
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