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161 or 165's? or bigger?

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CrazyCanuck
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hey right now I ride 4frnt 160's and they are pretty much done (the edge is seperating). I am about 5'6 and 135 lbs. I was wondering if i should go bigger than 161? I ski the park all the time and plan on a center mount. I am just not sure if weight is the issue or preferance or height?
Mar 14 2008 2:38PM
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Shorton
Posts: 2889 - Karma: 13
165 sounds like a good match for you, i wouldnt go over 170 for someone of your hieght.

I know salomon make skis in 166 which would be good for you. Try and go for something the same height as you.
Mar 14 2008 2:43PM
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=nick=
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woah im your height and weight approximately riding 175 for park and 185 for pow, i could go up 5 cm on both but dont rly need to...get at least 170s
Mar 14 2008 3:02PM
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CrazyCanuck
Posts: 13 - Karma: 10
i am looking at the dynastar nothin but trouble 165's for 08. Anyone heard anything about em that is good or bad? Freeskier gives em a good rating.
Mar 14 2008 4:12PM
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eheath
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165-175 would work great.
Mar 14 2008 4:16PM
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abdanks
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I'm 5'9 and i ski a 167 park and a 172 and 186 pow ski. I'd go 165 or possibly lower, but give or take 2-3 cm, anything around a 165 is perfect
Mar 14 2008 4:49PM
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UNREAL
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im 5'9 and i ski a 177 in the park, a 165 should be pretty good. 170 if you like it long
Mar 14 2008 4:52PM
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poofartpee
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170-175
Mar 14 2008 8:18PM
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kenevil
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Really?  Because I'm 5'4'', and I demoed some Prior Doughboys in a 175 today and they were fine, even with the super far back mounting point. 
Mar 14 2008 10:24PM
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steezyjibber
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169-175
Mar 14 2008 10:30PM
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Silence
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yeah i'd say 165-175
Mar 14 2008 10:42PM
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Balto
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ya i'd go with 170s if i were you
Mar 14 2008 10:46PM
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