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176's for a 6 footer?

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GetPitted
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Hello friends.  I have the opportunity to get some salomon suspects for cheap and I was wondering what you thought of a 176 for a 6 footer?  Last year I rode a 181. Basically the only reason I'm somewhat interested in the 176 is the price(can't get the 181 for the same price)....I ski very aggressively and these skis will only be used for park.  Thanks.

Oct 23 2008 2:39PM
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armadaskier86
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Yea I am a little over 6 foot and I ride some 176's and some 181's if you can get some 176's for a good deal I would not pass it up but trust me from experience I would not go any shorter then 176.

Oct 23 2008 4:44PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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hahahaha man i had a pair of 161 1080's and i weigh 190 @ 6'  they are so fun, but you pretty much have to stomp everything and only ride park. but if they are your only ski 176 should be fine for groomer and park and inbounds
Oct 23 2008 4:48PM
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regge
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if they are just for park u should be good bro
Oct 23 2008 5:00PM
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powderlvr23
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been on 176 AR5's for 4 years. love em. I wouldn't worry about it, especially if you're getting a good deal.
Oct 23 2008 6:01PM
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camohard
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ya, obviously if you could get bigger, that'd be the way to go. but 176 isn't too bad for pure park. i rode 176 armadas the past few seasons at 6'2" and was for sure a little mad about the size on occasion, but it wasn't a huge deal. basically, if it's like 50 bucks off, i wouldn't do it, but if it's a deal for real, go for it.
Oct 23 2008 6:25PM
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