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Armada 166 or 171?

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shortyjake11
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Im about 5'9 and 130 pounds, what size do u think i should ride, 166 or 171. Right now im riding really small ski a 161 Salomon flyer(boooo), but yeah im not sure what size to go, please help out. thanks.
Mar 14 2008 12:46PM
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Twig
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i'm your exact size and was choosing between 169 and 177 volkl wall, i got the 169 and probably should have got 177... moral of the story is go long! 171 at least if you're gonna mount near or at centre i'd get the 176 if i were you but 171 will be good.. it wont make too much difference..
Mar 14 2008 12:52PM
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comeatmebro
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def. 171. i got my heads and i was 5'10'' and they were 172's and i like em a lot. now i'm about 5'11'' or a little more and they are still aight for me.
Mar 14 2008 1:34PM
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0123456789
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same with me but i got the 177s ;)
Mar 14 2008 6:23PM
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shortyjake11
Posts: 8 - Karma: 10
Also do u think the AR6 is good for me, im prob 85% park, and the rest all mountain, beacuse were i live i wouldnt really call them mountains lol. or should i ride like thruster???

thanks guys
Mar 14 2008 11:57PM
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Mr.LemonPie
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The AR6 is such a sick park ski. Also look into invaders, or dumonts, if you are center mounting I would go 1 size up from a 171 though...they have a 176 right? If not center mounting then maybe the 171 but def. not the 166.
Mar 15 2008 12:07AM
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shortyjake11
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lines always go delame issues, cuz i was thinkin bout those skis too
Mar 15 2008 12:10AM
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Mr.LemonPie
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they are now under K2.

K2=bombproof. Line is pretty legit now.
Mar 15 2008 12:13AM
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shortyjake11
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hmmmmm tough call

have u rode on either ski?

Ar6 or invaders
Mar 15 2008 12:19AM
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.makuma.
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none of my lines have had any problems..theyve actually been my best skis
Mar 15 2008 12:22AM
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brenker
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171 if youre not gay

Mar 15 2008 1:09AM
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Alex_G
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get the 176...171 will still be too short for you.
Mar 15 2008 1:22AM
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0123456789
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ive never had lines, but ive heard tehy have an awsome warenty  but idk if it covers delam issues, and def get a 171 or bigger you wont regret it
Mar 15 2008 1:33PM
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Crack.
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how tall do you have to be to get 161cm skis?
Mar 15 2008 1:59PM
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