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150 or 160?

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Candyman.
Posts: 433 - Karma: 87
Hey im wondering if i would be better with 150 or 160, Im 12 and 110 pounds and 5'1. thanks
Jul 29 2009 6:04PM
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Detroit_Steeze
Posts: 1076 - Karma: 193
short stuff eh? i say 160,but it depends on what you can handle, rent skis of each siz and see what you like.
Jul 29 2009 6:09PM
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Snowgoner
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160, i'm about 5'1" 100lbs. and i ride 160's, they can definitely be a little hard to get used to, but i love em. also they'll be a little big, so you can grow into them.

i'm assuming you're a good skier and can handel them, if not go like 155 or so.
Jul 29 2009 6:16PM
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Candyman.
Posts: 433 - Karma: 87
I think im getting 160 thrusters . i heard theyre light so. i think ill do good on em
Jul 29 2009 6:51PM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14486 - Karma: 10,632
160's center mounted and you should be fine.  You will grow into them.  I had 153's for my first twin tip and I quickly grew out of them.
Jul 29 2009 6:53PM
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Funnel
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Do the 160s because you will have a decent amount of room to grow into them.  You will get much more use out of 160s.
Jul 29 2009 6:54PM
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Octopus
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i'm 5' 100 pounds and have 161 anthems.
i think if your doing strictly park skiing 150's are going to be better because when i tried a pair of 150's compared to my anthems it did feel a little lighter.
but then if your gonna be doing some all mountain, the extra length will be good for that and it will help you balance on rails.

Jul 29 2009 6:55PM
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DR.SHRED
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yo im 5 3 110 lbs 13 years old and im getting 160s or 165 s get what ever looks right to you
Jul 29 2009 7:08PM
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Mt_Baker_Man
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 105
Your 12, which means you will be growing like a 12 year old, if you buy 150s you will probably have to buy 160s in like a year or less. Get the 160s. Even if they are a little hard to ski now, They will seem remarkably better when you fit them better.

It will be way cheaper to grow into skis, then out of them anyway.
Jul 29 2009 7:12PM
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Candyman.
Posts: 433 - Karma: 87
I 'm also crazy interested in invaders plus theyre flexible and light. but what length? 151 or 161? i know theyre light
Jul 29 2009 8:26PM
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Snowgoner
Posts: 5047 - Karma: 964
161 definitely, i ride 161 anthems, and they're perfect, no regrets on going a little big.

go 161.
Jul 29 2009 9:15PM
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wintersway
Posts: 5115 - Karma: 128
161 invaders for sure
i had 158 scratch pros when i was about the same weight and loved the length
Jul 29 2009 9:28PM
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Twig
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161 invaders > 161 thrusters IF you want to centre mount them and ski mostly park.
Jul 30 2009 6:11AM
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