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Urban punx size

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tnk*
Posts: 25 - Karma: 10
 allright, im about 5'10-5'11, weight about 150 , and i just bought 184 urban punx, i'm scared they are gonna be pretty hard to ride and to controle, Should i return them and a ski that's more around 179-181
Oct 15 2008 1:22PM
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08-Line_Rider
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yea those are a little big unless you are getting into some real big stuff, im 6'1" and i ride 171 they are little short.
Oct 15 2008 1:26PM
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t_rob
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don't worry aout it, you'll be fine. Have you ever mounted center before? if you haven't they'll actaully feel shorter, also don't let yourself start judging the ski on the 1-2 runs it takes to get the feeling to them and you'll like them even more.
Oct 15 2008 1:26PM
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edd1e
Posts: 679 - Karma: 16
unfortunately the next size down in the punx is a 173 which is too short for you especially with a symmetrical ski. You'll get used to it. The extra length gives you more stability and the confidence to go big.
Oct 15 2008 2:19PM
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B-runge
Posts: 16558 - Karma: 361
youll be fine i got 175 urban punx and wish they were 184. they look very short with center mount. and im the same hight as you. they go up a little higher than my eyebrows. and my bacons go to the top of my forehead and that seems like a better place for symetrical skis.
Oct 15 2008 9:11PM
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N_well23
Posts: 279 - Karma: 36
The difference between a 181 and a 184 is only slightly more than an inch(2.54 cm in an inch) and when you center mount them it's only about a half an inch on either side. So it really isnt a noticeable difference. You will get used to them and appreciate the length.
Oct 15 2008 9:25PM
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tnk*
Posts: 25 - Karma: 10
i was thinking maybe mounting them 1cm front of center, or should i stick with first idea of center mount them
Oct 15 2008 10:22PM
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B-runge
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^ dont unless you ski switch more than you do forward but even then still dont do it center is the best of both worlds
Oct 15 2008 11:23PM
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kabozo101
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not too jack your thread but im 5'6'' 130, would a 175 be good for me centermounted?
Oct 16 2008 8:28AM
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