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park-n-pow
Posts: 43 - Karma: 10
I'm 5'10''-5'11''ish and just got my PE's at 169 because I am currently skiing a 170 that is not twin tip. I thought 1 cm wouldn't make much difference but now that I have been reading up in this site I'm woundering if this is too short. Would it be worth it to send them back and wait another 5 days extra to ski these at 179
Dec 19 2003 10:06PM
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Itsbackfliptime
Posts: 18901 - Karma: 75
i'm 5'11'' - 6' and I have 164 1260's. I kind of wish I had longer skis but it really doesnt matter. I like my skis a lot.

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Dec 19 2003 10:09PM
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Frik
Posts: 1421 - Karma: 49
im 5'9 to like 5'11 cant remmebr anymore but i ride 164's and ive never reallly found it a problem







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Dec 19 2003 10:10PM
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cj
Posts: 4032 - Karma: 469
im 510 and i ski 179 pes
best ski ever.

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Dec 19 2003 10:10PM
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Knewnews
Posts: 2093 - Karma: 477
if your riding all mountain you might want to go bigger.
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Dec 19 2003 10:13PM
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360riginal
Posts: 43 - Karma: 10
if you were on a 170 then the 169 shoud be fine cus thats what your used to. the fact that its a twin tip and prob more forwardly mounted will just help you go switch and spin better.

im 5 11 and i ski 180's but thats cus i was used to a 184 beforehand. i say stick with the legth your on.
Dec 19 2003 10:15PM
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west
Posts: 5229 - Karma: 36
Yah, I'm 5'6 125lbs, and I'm riding 163 Mad Trix.....and they are a good soild all-mtn size for me.




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Dec 19 2003 10:16PM
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cj
Posts: 4032 - Karma: 469
get the 179 man
you wont regret it

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'Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.'
Benjamin Franklin.

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Dec 19 2003 10:20PM
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DFT1080
Posts: 998 - Karma: 12
i dont understand why you would care if anyone else thinks the skis are the right length for you or not. If you like that length then keep them. If you felt like you needed more ski when you were riding your 170's then by all means go for the 179's. Who the fuck cares what anyone else is riding, ride the length that you like the best not what other people say you should be on.

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Dec 19 2003 10:20PM
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park-n-pow
Posts: 43 - Karma: 10
thanks alot. you guys are like the only one's to tell me not to ski 180's because that's what tanner does and your a pussy if you ski a short ski. Now I'm relieved
Dec 19 2003 10:21PM
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action_shot
Posts: 1646 - Karma: 97
im not being and idiot telling you to ski longer skis but im saying that im 5 11' and ski 181 madtrix. honestly i can't tell the difference between these and my old 150s
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Dec 19 2003 10:47PM
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feezy
Posts: 2022 - Karma: 23
Dude, think about what you are saying...^ Oh, and I got the 169's too and I am like 5'11' and I heard somewhere that the k2 skis are different in terms of measurement. I heard that the PE's are measured in terms of effective edge, and hence would be about, I dont know, longer or something. I dont really know it could be a rumor.


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Dec 19 2003 10:51PM
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*cowboy*
Posts: 8830 - Karma: 214
i'm like 5 10 and i have 169 pe's.. they are a sick ski. It would depend on what type of skiing you do and if your planning on growing anymore.. Like, if you ski a lot of park and groomers, then i think i would just keep the 169 and save all the hastle.. But, if you ski out west and do a lot of powder/big mountain skiing, it might be worth it to step up to the 179s.. Either way, they are the best skis i've riden... Good choice!


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Dec 19 2003 10:54PM
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five0
Posts: 11466 - Karma: 36
im 5'11ish on 179 pe's
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Dec 19 2003 10:59PM
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jismontheslopes
Posts: 580 - Karma: 11
IM 5'7-5'8 and an i ride a 175
Dec 19 2003 11:02PM
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mattwalker
Posts: 5063 - Karma: 2,478
how are you 5'10 and on 164s? i am like 5'3 to 5'4 and am i fatty 160s... which rule, and are right for me... those are like snowblades for you..


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Dec 19 2003 11:39PM
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