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CainTuckee
Posts: 160 - Karma: 60
this is kind of a dumb question, but 171's too small for me? I am 6 foot. And they are for park.
Sep 25 2008 6:05PM
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SteezyMcDizzle
Posts: 514 - Karma: 31
don't go any shorter...

how much do you weight and what kind of skis are they..
if they are super light skis and you are heavy they might be really chattery
Sep 25 2008 6:07PM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
how much do you weigh and how good are you?
Sep 25 2008 6:07PM
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Jacuse
Posts: 1792 - Karma: 1,549
they will work, but you really should get something in the high 170's and possibly in the 180's. how much do you weigh?
Sep 25 2008 6:08PM
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CainTuckee
Posts: 160 - Karma: 60
09 invaders, i wanted the next biggest size but line warranty sent me 171. i weigh 150 and no claimsies but i can do like doubles if that answers 'good'?
Sep 25 2008 6:10PM
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Lake-Dog
Posts: 762 - Karma: 2,900
go bigger holmes...
you will wash out all the time with them being so short..
Sep 25 2008 6:13PM
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CainTuckee
Posts: 160 - Karma: 60
i want to but a local dealer wont trade me.
Sep 25 2008 6:15PM
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Tinga
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its kinda a claim since you could have just said im good enough to ski a bigger ski than what i have.
Sep 25 2008 6:17PM
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CainTuckee
Posts: 160 - Karma: 60
just needed help, thanks man. if i knew i needed bigger i wouldnt have started the thread. ha
Sep 25 2008 6:22PM
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Aaaron.
Posts: 11817 - Karma: 903
i am 6'1" and i use 161 TMs  (real stiff)
for the ice coast it's fine
just how i like it
Sep 25 2008 7:03PM
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K-Thomas
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i'm hoping that was sarcastic.
Sep 25 2008 7:05PM
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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
you need to go bigger, especially if ur a good skier, and you have skis as light and soft as vaders.
Sep 25 2008 7:07PM
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Aaaron.
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plus im mad skinny at 145 lbs
Sep 25 2008 7:08PM
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ryan.c
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you said you got 171's with warranty...were the ones that got warrantied 171's? if they were then you wont be able to "trade" but if they weren't then you should get the same length that you originally had.


im 5'6", 145lbs, and use 171s. i dont think they will really hurt you, deff dont go any shorter, but you might want to jump up to a 179.


if you can do doubles, then shouldnt you know what size you need anyway?
Sep 25 2008 7:10PM
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CainTuckee
Posts: 160 - Karma: 60
i know i need bigger, I guess i shouldve said, would it look silly with 171
Sep 25 2008 8:11PM
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Jacuse
Posts: 1792 - Karma: 1,549
not really
Sep 25 2008 8:14PM
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CainTuckee
Posts: 160 - Karma: 60
thanks bro
Sep 25 2008 8:30PM
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smooticus
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THATS WHAT SHE SAID
Sep 25 2008 8:31PM
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CainTuckee
Posts: 160 - Karma: 60
ha you wish
Sep 25 2008 10:22PM
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rynmartn
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ahhhh, every one makes such a huge deal about yer skis being long enough. if you are 6 ft, 150 lbs. and just getting into park. 171 is perfect. however...if you are 6ft, 200lbs, and a very strong skier...then its probly not enough ski for you. hope that helps
Sep 25 2008 11:10PM
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CainTuckee
Posts: 160 - Karma: 60
for sure. thanks man
Sep 26 2008 12:18AM
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snowbladesforlife
Posts: 2033 - Karma: -3
You must look like a fucking gaper.
Sep 26 2008 12:34AM
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MC_POUTINE
Posts: 1380 - Karma: 112
really... snowblading was NEVER in style
Sep 26 2008 1:18AM
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snowbladesforlife
Posts: 2033 - Karma: -3
That's not what 1999 said.
Sep 26 2008 1:29AM
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rynmartn
Posts: 2697 - Karma: 21
yea well....1999 just called me. and she's hot. wait...wat?
Sep 26 2008 1:47AM
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snowbladesforlife
Posts: 2033 - Karma: -3
I want to hit you.
Sep 26 2008 1:51AM
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Rachy
Posts: 4355 - Karma: 2,761
I'm 5' 7, 110 lbs, female, and ski everything from ice to sierra cement and I use 160's...

Are you a junior slalom racer? cause then 160's would make sense.
Sep 26 2008 2:09AM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
ouch
Sep 26 2008 10:23AM
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