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cush8124
Posts: 19 - Karma: 10

so im ordering blends and i was wandering a couple of things. I dont know if i should get 168 or 178 im 5"10 205 will be sking mostly park and all mountain on the east coast. Does anyone have them please pm me on how you like them.

Jan 24 2009 7:52PM
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Commonwealth
Posts: 3729 - Karma: 11
178, you'll like them because they rip in the park and in the glades and groomers
Jan 24 2009 7:54PM
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eli112233
Posts: 1028 - Karma: 15
178 for sure.
Jan 24 2009 8:06PM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14502 - Karma: 10,728
def. 183 dude. with your height and weight, it would be perfect. plus its basically the same size as the 178. i am 5'10" 140 and i ski on 181 chronics. perfect length for everything but the trees really.
Jan 24 2009 8:43PM
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Cudder.
Posts: 2248 - Karma: 307
5 10              140 lb deffinitely should not be riding a 183
Jan 24 2009 9:02PM
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ReedSkis~
Posts: 2122 - Karma: 98
bigger the better
i'm 5'4" and i have 168 and they work perfectly for my hight
go big
Jan 24 2009 10:37PM
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cush8124
Posts: 19 - Karma: 10
Do you guys have them center mounted?
Jan 25 2009 9:13AM
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PaleCelery
Posts: 7228 - Karma: 609
I got last years, 179. they rip. I'm 6 ft 175. mounted them -2.5 from center. perfect spot
Jan 25 2009 1:18PM
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Dcestylzdtailer
Posts: 59 - Karma: 10
Agreed.
Jan 26 2009 9:44AM
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SteezethePirate
Posts: 506 - Karma: 34
178, can't go wrong there
Jan 26 2009 12:35PM
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Bamski
Posts: 814 - Karma: 79
At 205 lbs, I would 100% for sure go with the 183's. They are not that much bigger than the 178's but the benefits you would gain from a slightly bigger ski can't be over looked.

You are a big guy, the 178's might start feeling mighty small once you get accustomed to them. Last thing you want it to wish you'd have gone a size bigger.
Jan 26 2009 2:09PM
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fssnivek
Posts: 283 - Karma: 10
what are your guys main reasons for going with a bigger ski? maybe im just not as good as some ppl here, but im about 5-6 5-7 125lbs and i ride on 161s, and they're fine for me...but i havent tried anything bigger so who knows
Jan 26 2009 3:17PM
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kowski
Posts: 63 - Karma: 10
Exactly. Kids are adding useless babble about a commenter who said he likes his 180 chrons at 5 10" and 140lbs. This when the actual originator of the thread weighs 205 and would probably fair better on 183s.  if the other kid is comfortable on a long ski then who the hell cares. Lets help the person with the question.
Jan 26 2009 3:38PM
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Casey
Posts: 7875 - Karma: 24,683
What? He even says he likes riding 181. Time to man up and ride a ski thats long enough.
Jan 26 2009 6:06PM
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rudager
Posts: 11335 - Karma: 4,626
Go for them man,I have them and love them. Although i ski big mountain in the Rockies, They're great.
Im 6'2" 165lbs and ski the 183. it kills it for everything. Perfect stiffness and junk
Jan 26 2009 7:04PM
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