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Ski size???

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50in07
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So the skis im skiing on right now are super short and im getting suspects this week. I'm like 5' 10" 170 and ski mainly park 60% rails 40% jumps should i get 171s, 176s, or 181s
Jan 11 2009 9:15PM
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Tinga
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176
Jan 11 2009 9:17PM
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JacheOReally
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Ski size is personal preference, I had 171 thrusters when I was about 5'10  so maybe 171, I ski 179 seths   176 anthems now (6'1')

Jan 11 2009 9:17PM
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scratchskier321
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im 6'. got 181's. im not sure for you. maybe 176
Jan 11 2009 9:19PM
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PaleCelery
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I'd go 176 probably, but if you anticipate getting heavier in the near future 181 might be better. Its really a matter of personal preference. You probably could get away with the 181's and I'm sure they'd be super stable, but a little harder to spin. I ski on 179 blends, and I wouldn't want to go any shorter (6'1" 180 lbs). Also, if you're going to have your stance moved forward the skis will ski shorter, so you'll want to take that into consideration. Or you could just go 176. 
Jan 11 2009 9:22PM
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BravoWhiskey5280
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I'm about 5'8" and ride 171 invaders. There centered mounted so the size makes up for it in the tail. But I'd go 176 for sure if I were you. Depends on how your gonna mount them though.
Jan 11 2009 10:31PM
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TheBeardedOne
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Jan 11 2009 10:37PM
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skibum2292
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i think u mean 178 anthems.
Jan 11 2009 10:42PM
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joly.sp
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Depending on your age I would almost say 181. I am 5'9 145 and ski 176 dumonts on like 50/50 rails+jumps and I could ski the 181 no problem. I havent grown much lately so i got 176 and they are great. So if I were you I go 181, its only a 5cm diff so I dont think you will find them too long.

Jan 11 2009 10:46PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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Jan 11 2009 11:16PM
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eastcoastplanker
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176 would be good but you could get by on any of them
Jan 12 2009 12:10AM
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