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jibjunkie
Posts: 3807 - Karma: 191
hey erbody i am currently rollin on 159 public enemys but their mounted on the freeride binding point aka all the way back. i am looking at the kung fujas but am afraid they are too fat. i am 5'11 115 lbs.
Sep 20 2008 3:07PM
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J-Flow
Posts: 675 - Karma: 10
you need more ski under you. The width may be fine, but you need something longer.
Sep 20 2008 3:53PM
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jibjunkie
Posts: 3807 - Karma: 191
so would u say 169 and where should i monut them
Sep 20 2008 4:13PM
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Style+eeze
Posts: 6901 - Karma: 551
definately go 179, no questions about that

how could you even imagine buying rockered 169 skis if you are 5'11"???

only, i'm not sure where to mount them because you haven't specified where you will be skiing them...
i.e. park, bc, groomers, bunny hills, urban...
Sep 20 2008 4:38PM
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jibjunkie
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wait the kungs arent rockered are they? and 178 sounds huge
Sep 20 2008 5:26PM
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phishfood
Posts: 2542 - Karma: 298
no they're not rockered. and no, 179 is perfect...169s are too short and 159s are tiny. they'll feel long at first, but once u get used to it they'll be a lot more stable and solid.
Sep 20 2008 5:58PM
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t_wells
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178 would not be hugge at all.
it would be about perfect size
Sep 20 2008 8:09PM
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camohard
Posts: 343 - Karma: 22
are you for cereal? these are skis, not snowblades. ya, for park and groomers etc. thats a pretty good length.
Sep 21 2008 12:40AM
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EClay46
Posts: 2499 - Karma: 69
you guys are idiots, stop giving terrible advice.
he ways 115 pounds 179 would be too big, 169 would be the biggest i would go in a k2 ski if i was him, seeing as the 169 actually measures out to about 174 and the 179 to about 184 a ski that was 184 would be way too big for someone who ways 115 pounds. even the 169 could be a little big seeing as strength may be a problem for you(just a guess) but if you are strong enough i would go for the 169 and even if you arent very strong you will probably appreciate the size with improving skill, and your ability will be improved by a bunch
Sep 21 2008 3:27AM
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