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Ski sizeing question

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IXIEASTcoastIXI
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if im about 5'3''-5'4'' is a 169 too big i have the option of 169 or 162 im about 125lb
Jan 29 2009 7:51AM
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Snowgoner
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I would think for park that would be a great size(169).
Jan 29 2009 7:56AM
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IXIEASTcoastIXI
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thanks +++++++++karma
Jan 29 2009 8:00AM
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afton_steeze
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yeah... it depends upon how good of a skier you are, your height and your weight.
i weigh 115 and i'm 5'4'', just got 166 armada's, and i've been riding 160s.
the tips at both ends will take off some height in general, and if you want to mount your skis true center then you're probably wanna go for a longer ski.

but yeah, i'd say 169 fosho.
Jan 29 2009 10:03AM
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dylansiggers
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nah dude thats fine, im your height and 110 and i ski a 177, youll be fine
Jan 29 2009 11:02AM
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pjbauer
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yeah thats perfect
Jan 29 2009 11:07AM
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headlight
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as sort of mentioned before - are u athletic / aggressive ? Is the ski stiff or soft...lotta people buying longer soft skis..... does turn radius matter to u ? Is the ski heavy....

U should be OK with 169 if u are more energetic...

Jan 29 2009 4:53PM
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