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Armada jj size and mount

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silex
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im considering getting the new jjs. i weigh 140 and im 5'10' so im wondering if 175 or 185 would be better. i also wanna know were they should be mounted a little bit back or true center?
Sep 17 2008 2:53PM
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MANDER
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bumping this thread so i dont need to make a new one. 5"7 and still growing. 175 or 185?
Jan 2 2010 6:04PM
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Skirehpot
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well im 5' 8" and would probably rock the 175s. thats just my opinion.
Jan 2 2010 6:10PM
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MANDER
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but i heard that because of the rocker on groomers they ski like a 150cm ski
Jan 2 2010 6:19PM
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Skirehpot
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they are going to ski shorter because of the rocker, but i dont think you are going to buy them to ski on groomers though.
Jan 2 2010 6:21PM
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kronickrew
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im 5"9 and i ride the 175s and its perfect i mounted mine 1 inch back

Jan 2 2010 6:26PM
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MANDER
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thanks +k
Jan 2 2010 6:40PM
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Elephant_Snot
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5cm back

Jan 2 2010 6:52PM
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Jorgen.
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I'm 5'10 and about 180 now and I'm on the 185s. I love them but there are times that I wish they made a larger size, but that is only my eyes playing tricks on me. Mounted mine at -3cm from true center and couldn't be happier. Such a great ski! I'd say go with the 185s if your still growing but don't deviate too far from the recommended (-5cm). They are super light too. My 185 JJs with Jesters are lighter then my 176 Dumonts with Axial 120s.
Jan 2 2010 9:40PM
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ReetsAdeets
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My friend has them and is 5'6, about 120lbs. He has 175s. I have skied his for a bit, an found them too ski shorter. So definetily get 185s.
Jan 3 2010 12:59AM
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