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161 or 166???

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ReedSkis~
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I'm 5'2 and still growing (im 13)
I can basically ski anything, i love pow but also love park... I'm thinking about either the line anthems or blends (both 09 models) for next season but am not sure if the 161 length of the anthems will be to small... Does anyone know what size the Blend will come in??? will the be to fat and heavy for the park? What about the ar6 and the THall?
Any recomendations?
Jun 18 2008 11:10AM
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Octopus
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blends all the way man
Jun 18 2008 12:16PM
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s_k_i_e_r
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blends!!!

Jun 18 2008 12:58PM
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keystoneandbone
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if ur 5'2 go with the 160's
Jun 18 2008 1:58PM
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ReedSkis~
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Actually i'm starting to think the ARV might be right for me... 165 seems perfect...
Jun 18 2008 3:16PM
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ReedSkis~
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Jun 18 2008 4:21PM
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skiRay
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165 ARV would be legit. mount likr 1 or 2 back from center. thats primo
Jun 18 2008 4:52PM
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Celone
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or you can man up and get some 171 reno jibs... they are just like anthems, except a little thinner and way better....

plus since your only 13 you have a very good chance of going through a big growth spurt which then you would not want 165s, trust me i was like 5ft 2in at the beginning of last season, and i had 161 invaders, but then i grew 5 inches and they were way too small by the end of the season.
Jun 18 2008 4:56PM
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ReedSkis~
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i just had a growth spurt, i think i'll be around 5'4 or 5'5 at most by next season...
Jun 18 2008 5:06PM
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ReedSkis~
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Thanks... good advice!
i think i like the arvs though
++++karma to u
Jun 18 2008 5:17PM
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steezyjibber
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there's like no difference in size


go 166
Jun 18 2008 7:42PM
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pharmony19
Posts: 321 - Karma: 37
i used to have some arvs when i was around ur height and they were real nice. i think i had 165s also. go for em
Jun 19 2008 4:00PM
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dave44
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5cm isn't gonna make that much of a difference. 2 inches, dude

Jun 19 2008 4:01PM
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ReedSkis~
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K, Thanks guys, the arvs look great!
Jun 19 2008 4:37PM
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Lemuel
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blends come in a 168 next year, which would be too big. i would go with 166 because u will grow into them
Jun 19 2008 7:35PM
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amo
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FEELER: Solly Foil, Solly 710, Lange Freestyle 90

those solomons would probably be just right for you. 166's, they're minty too!
Jun 26 2008 1:57PM
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jason...
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go for the bigger size bro, i just turned 15, i have yet to hit my growth spirt im 5'2 and i just got 173 punx to use as my only ski for next season
Jun 26 2008 2:09PM
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dandougherty
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im 5'8 and i ride 165's
Jun 26 2008 11:56PM
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Admiral
Posts: 118 - Karma: 10
Always go for the bigger size that way until you get growed you'll get stonger and more better with the long heavy ski and then when you get growed you'll just be like "ARRGHH this is super easy!" And I'm sure AR6's are great but i can't help but recomend the anthems cuz theyre super light and naughty!
Jun 27 2008 3:47AM
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Karcher
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if your ever debating between two ski lengths. go with the one you think will be too long instead of the one you think would be too short. trust me man. they wont be nearly as long as you think. you will love them after the first day.
Jun 27 2008 1:09PM
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Jmanski
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too long is MUCH better than too short, if you get a ski thats too long you look fine but if you get them short you look like your on snowblades
Jun 27 2008 5:47PM
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