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JaySkier107
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im 5' 11" and 140 pounds. Kinda a skinny kid. I ski in the east and already have pistols and lizzies but am most likely going to get the 09 pontoons. Probuably will only use them like 5-10 times a year but whatever.

My question is what size should i get 169 on 179. I have been skiing since i was 2 and have no problem handling my lizzies. I have heard that rocker makes the ski feel shorter but not sure if the sheer width of the ski will make it feel to big.

Any input helps

Aug 24 2008 9:28AM
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alev
Posts: 7819 - Karma: 410
id say go 179. your tall enough and probabaly a strong enough skier to handle them, plus rockered skis ski alot shorter since theres alot less ski on the snow.

howabout you buy those pontoons and sell me your lizzies?
Aug 24 2008 9:30AM
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boxskier
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def the 179's
the rocker makes this ski feel very short
Aug 24 2008 10:34AM
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*DrewT*
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169s would be easier to turn but you'd probably have no problem handling the 179s
Aug 24 2008 12:21PM
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Billiards.
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If your 5' 11" then I would definitely go with the 179's. 169 is a fairly small ski, and especially for a guy your size. Im sure you'll be able to handle a 179 quite easily.
Aug 24 2008 12:22PM
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B-Haag
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you are going to want the 179 for sure
Aug 24 2008 12:35PM
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Balto
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179 for sure
Aug 24 2008 12:40PM
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smokey420
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get some JJ's
Aug 24 2008 12:57PM
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Peter.
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may i ask what you would use these pontoons for in the east?

Aug 24 2008 1:00PM
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_steezefiend8
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id go with the 179s
i rode 169s in park last year and im 5'8". i could have gone bigger so youll def be fine with the 179s. plus you are prolly a much stronger skier than me.
Aug 24 2008 1:16PM
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JaySkier107
Posts: 288 - Karma: 29
thanks for the input. ill definately buy the 08s
Aug 24 2008 1:44PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
might i ask? why not hellbents?

theyre much much more versatile. and in the east they shouldnt be any worse in the 8" of pow we get from time to time.
Aug 24 2008 1:51PM
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ct_steeze
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get the one 179's and i bet well get more than 10 powder days at jay this year lol
Aug 24 2008 6:58PM
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ct_steeze
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cuz he skis jay.. which gets as much snow as out west
Aug 24 2008 6:59PM
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FUUUCK
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gotcha
Aug 24 2008 7:57PM
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JHDski47
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jay is my favorite place in the world
Aug 24 2008 8:04PM
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AALT
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just wondering but why not hellbents?
Aug 24 2008 8:06PM
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KravtZ
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why do u need those on the eastcoast?
Aug 24 2008 8:25PM
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the-big-lepowski
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^1. Did you read any of this thread before posting? 2. Jay peak gets 350 inches a year avg., more than many in Colorado.  He's gonna need some float. 
Oh, and to answer your question 179's definately, and last years ski will be cheaper.  Be sure to read McConkey's warning- something like "In the likely event of a powder landing, this device should be used as a floatation aid"  :)
Aug 24 2008 9:20PM
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Dr.smooth
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man up and ride the 79's
Aug 24 2008 9:21PM
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i.ski.troll.
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179's for sure.
Aug 24 2008 9:22PM
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alev
Posts: 7819 - Karma: 410
even on the good east coast days hellbents would be a better choice than pontoons. why not have a more versatile ski? actually get ep pros. do it
Aug 25 2008 12:15AM
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