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Volkl sizing

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mmckechnie
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Just wondering how volkl sizes their skis.  Is it about average or do they measure up shorter or longer than what they are advertised as. 
Mar 18 2009 12:23AM
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Ski.Ballet
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They're about what they say they are. They're not like k2, where the skis are actually 3-4 cm bigger
Mar 18 2009 12:26AM
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HamFaceGirl
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yep i have a pair of walls and their 169 and they were 169 so they speak the truth
Mar 18 2009 6:24AM
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mmckechnie
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alright, sounds good, I'm definitely looking at the walls, how do you like them?  Seems that the 185 is either sold out really early or they didn't produce many in that size.  Would the 177 work for someone who is 5'9" or 5'10" around 150 to 180lbs?  +K for both of you
Mar 18 2009 8:19AM
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lepp0012
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I have the 08/09 Walls. I'm 5'9" 175lbs. I absolutely love them! Feel free to PM me if you have some specific questions.
Mar 18 2009 12:54PM
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Silence
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Go the 177
Mar 18 2009 4:39PM
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lepp0012
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Sorry, I forgot to add that I have the 177--perfect size.
Mar 18 2009 5:21PM
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0123456789
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i didnt read the thread, but im assuming you mean compartieve sizing.

my 177 08 walls, are mabye 2-3cm taller than my friends 09 171 octolands. so either line runs slightly longer, or volkl runs slightly shorter.

but im almost 5'11" and my 177s are perfect for park.
Mar 18 2009 5:27PM
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AJizzle
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177's will kick ass
Mar 18 2009 5:33PM
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B_Hubbell
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walls are super fun!!!! i've got '08 169s.  great for everything in the park.  NOT a durable ski, in my experience, though.
Mar 18 2009 6:27PM
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mmckechnie
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i've read that the 08's had durability issues, i think the 09s are a bit tougher, anyone know?
Mar 18 2009 7:28PM
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HamFaceGirl
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yep get the 09s thats what i have their durable and after the first season theres no major problems other thana little bit of  top sheet peeling but its not bad. it seemed alot of people who had the 08 had bad durability but the 09s fixed that.
Mar 19 2009 6:46AM
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lepp0012
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For sure. 09's have been solid.
Mar 19 2009 1:56PM
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