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Ski size? and mount? please help

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pigglywiggly
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so im 5 foot 3 right now and am going to be around 5 foot 5 when the season starts. i weight 110 pounds.

im an aggresive/advanced skier and ski 50% groomers/ hardpacked and 50% park (time spent on jumps {dont exceed 20 feet or so, they are usually around 10 or 15 feet} and rails is split, or sometimes a little more time on rails)

This is also my first true year of park, but i learned the basics last year i.e. pretzels, 1's, 3's, handdrag 3's (almost corked)

I just got some 166 ar6's and they come over my head. regarding my size i think they may be a little too big?

Also where should i mount? im think 2.5 back right now... 

Aug 2 2009 12:45AM
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Jesus-FlwrSubaru
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Center
Aug 2 2009 12:53AM
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pigglywiggly
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i heard mounting center screws up the ski..
Aug 2 2009 12:57AM
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yeahitsdave
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it will make it a bit more skiddish and unstable all mountain. the upside is more equal swing weight and stability on rails. if ur doing 50/50 id say mount +2/+3. its still gonna give you tons of tail and rule switch (both riding and landing)

makes the most sense to me
Aug 2 2009 1:01AM
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pigglywiggly
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yea, center just doesnt seem practical for all mountain ripping..

im most worried about the size.

Aug 2 2009 1:05AM
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Jesus-FlwrSubaru
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The size is not a big problem, you will grow into them... and i would recommend you do -2cm
Aug 2 2009 1:11AM
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wintersway
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for 50/50 allmountain/park id go with 2 back from center
i would really only center mount if it were a symmetrical ski

the skis will take some getting used to, but itll be better in the long run that you got the longer skis
Aug 2 2009 11:47AM
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DrZoidberg
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I'm 5'5'' right now and like 116 lbs. I rode 166cm ar6s once.They seemed like a really good size, and i ski like 50% mountain and 50% park, consisting of mostly small to medium jumps. I ride 166 chronics now.

I think you'll definitely like them, and -2 from center or -3 would probably be good, my chronics are at -3 and i like them, they still kill the entire mountain.


Aug 2 2009 12:04PM
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pigglywiggly
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thanks for all the responses guys.

i just have a feeling i wont be able to turn them when i go down the mountain for the first time.

about how many days of skiing does it take to get used to new skis?

Aug 2 2009 1:09PM
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ace_
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Well obviously your going to be rusty and turning right away will be a little different, especially with new skis. I would mount them 2 or 3 back.

It all depends on the skier and the skis to determine how long it takes to get "used" to the ski. I rode prophet 100's and i was used to them in a day, but i rode invaders and it took me forever to get used to them. You'll know when you are.
Aug 2 2009 1:23PM
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pigglywiggly
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bump

Aug 2 2009 11:58PM
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pigglywiggly
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anymore opinions on size of skis?

my brother keeps saying they are fucking huge and its starting to bother me that they may be...

Aug 5 2009 1:45PM
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ace_
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LOL no way are they too big hahaha i was like 5"4 and i was on 167 chronics. granted it took a little longer to get used to but you wont have a single problem skiing on them. dont listen to your bro
Aug 5 2009 2:05PM
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pigglywiggly
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haha thank you

your k is already 10 out of 10 sooo..thanks

Aug 5 2009 2:07PM
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pigglywiggly
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bump..

thinking -1.5 because ive heard going 2.5 back really screws it up for rails

But i also want 2.5 for all mountain and carving purposes

(keep in mind i came from like 5 or 6 back skis haha)

Aug 9 2009 10:50PM
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charmander
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do -1.5 yeah

you can still carve fine, dont worry, on my center mounted invaders i can get far enough over for some sweet boot drag falls.
Aug 9 2009 10:53PM
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pigglywiggly
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are you talking about getting up on your edges?
Aug 10 2009 11:13AM
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charmander
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si senor
Aug 10 2009 12:51PM
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JHDski47
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hah no they are not too big. I'm 5'6" and my park skis are 171 and my pow/all mountain skis are 179.....so you will be fine.  I recommend mounting your ar6s at 2 back from center. That should be perfect for 50% park 50% all mountain. 
Aug 10 2009 1:14PM
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camski26
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-2 to -3 sounds good if you also like to shred the mountain half the time.
Aug 10 2009 1:34PM
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pigglywiggly
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okay cool..is there a big difference from -1.5 and -2.5 on rails because i really want to progress on rails this year in the park
Aug 10 2009 2:05PM
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