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skiingswitch
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I am 5'10' 140 pounds should i get the 171 or 181 2004 salomon 1080's. I am an intermideate skier what do you think.
I know there have been 100 posts and believe me i read them all but no one is the same as i am. Oh yea i have no way to demo them either so i need some opinions thanks.
Dec 19 2003 4:01PM
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DrPepper
Posts: 4130 - Karma: 11
intermediate skier? go with the 171s

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Dec 19 2003 4:03PM
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CHARLES.BRONSON
Posts: 3123 - Karma: 229
Or get a better ski
Dec 19 2003 4:04PM
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you should buy rollerblades instead.

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Dec 19 2003 4:06PM
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vtpublicenemy3
Posts: 952 - Karma: 10
i hate saloman, get pe's or lines
im just caught in the grip of the city......madness' del
Dec 19 2003 4:12PM
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edmonton_skier
Posts: 3210 - Karma: 110
well since you are getting salomon, get the 171's and salomon bindings for the 2 year warrenty cuz youll need it. i just broke my 10 lat sunday and im now on scratches as of 5 o clock today!!
Dec 19 2003 4:15PM
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DrPepper
Posts: 4130 - Karma: 11
all he asked was for your opinion on the two sizes. obviously he wants those skis. telling him to get a different ski is kind of like him asking that question and then you telling him nooooo get the sessions coat instead.

-The Dr.-

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Dec 19 2003 4:16PM
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Typical
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H2O
Dec 19 2003 4:22PM
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freeskiing04
Posts: 4454 - Karma: 10
yea line or K2.....or 4FRNT...armada..not salomon skis
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Dec 19 2003 4:45PM
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skimack
Posts: 2458 - Karma: 33
If you buy salomons you will have a great pair of skis until they either snap in half, or the foam dies after a month. I ride them, buy something good.

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Dec 19 2003 4:51PM
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winterparksuks
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181 dont be a pussy





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Dec 19 2003 4:53PM
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real9999
Posts: 652 - Karma: 10
5'10 and 140. You're a skinny mofo. You should be able to get by with either. It's going to come down to a matter of preference, and only you can decide that.

I would gain some weight and get the 181's.
Dec 19 2003 5:25PM
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PocketRocketRipper
Posts: 3193 - Karma: 9
because the salomons carve like race skis, and I'm an ex-racer, I say go for the 171's. I'm about 5'7' 130lbs, and the 165cm Pocket Rockets are plenty of ski for me.
Dec 19 2003 5:31PM
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Ghost
Posts: 7116 - Karma: 339
I'm right around the same height/weight as you.
You can't go wrong either with the 171 or 181. The size difference is really not that much, so you shouldn't worry about it. The 171 is going to be a little easier and lighter to throw around. The way 1080's are designed (shape, mounting, etc) they ride like a much smaller ski. So even with the 181 you shouldn't have a problem making a bunch of little turns with them. Personally, I ride the 171's, I've ridden the 181s before and will say that I reccomend them more. The 181s are going to be a little stabler on landings and handle a little better in powder.

Either way, you can't lose. you're talking about the only difference is what? 2/3 inches in ski length? Do you really think it's going to dramatically effect how you ride?

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Dec 19 2003 7:10PM
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StriderMG
Posts: 707 - Karma: 10
171, i'm fine w/ the 171's, even though is should be on a much bigger ski, as i am about 6 ft, i.e. i should be riding the 181's cause i'm past learning how to spin, but they still work for me, so for you, get the 171's no doubt

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Dec 19 2003 9:55PM
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P-JO
Posts: 6853 - Karma: 75
If you can spin okay or pretty well, and grind rails good, I would get the 181. Otherwise if you can't do that, get the 171. And if you spend a lot of time in park, trying 270s on to flat rails to 270 out, I would get the 171s.




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Dec 19 2003 10:08PM
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real9999
Posts: 652 - Karma: 10
psssshhh, I learned how to spin on 190 mogul skis with bindings mounted way back from center. Get the skis based on how they perform on the snow. You won't have any trouble spinning with 181's.
Dec 20 2003 1:00AM
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BallinBU
Posts: 882 - Karma: 6
i agree. how much is 10cm going to affect how well you can spin?
Dec 20 2003 1:46AM
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