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07 08 Volkl Wall

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RussellK141
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hey all,
looking at the walls for my park ski this year. i like skis on the stiffer side, but would also prefer medium or less weight. my only problem is that i dont know what size to get. i am 5'11" and 160 lbs. Last year i rode 178cm Scott P3's. should i get the 185 or the 177? i heard they measure short, but i dont know if that's true

thanks for the input
Aug 10 2008 5:36PM
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Mr.LemonPie
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since they are symetrical you should get the 185.
Aug 10 2008 5:40PM
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DangerToes
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im usually one to say go longer, because thats what i always do, but id say if youre using them for pure park go 177 but if you wanted to use them for all mountain too, you could pull off 185. as for the measuring short thing i dont really know so I cant weight in on that.
Aug 10 2008 5:42PM
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joly.sp
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symetrical so center mount, go with 185. But I would strongly suggest getting the 08/09 walls, last years had a serious problem with bindings ripping out and such, just searchbar it.
Aug 10 2008 5:45PM
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RussellK141
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okay, based on what ive read the durability sucked. the only problem is that the 08 09's cost $550...
Aug 10 2008 6:23PM
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joly.sp
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If thats out of your price range (like they are out of mine) maybe look at a different ski? Most people who skied walls last seasons liked them but if you buy brand new skis and the 2nd day the binders pull out to get them warrantied will be a few weeks and depending on the time of year and if you have other skis you could miss oput on alot of prime ski time
Aug 10 2008 6:46PM
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.jon
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neither!
don't buy them... i did... i regret it... i miss my $338... my edge and base blew out on the second rail i hit... boooooo... volkl used to have bomber construction... not anymore...
Aug 10 2008 9:52PM
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