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170 too big?

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fatherb
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hi,

im probably getting 09 surface WL's, and im in between 5'5" and 5'6" and i was wondering what would be the best size. i geuss i would have to get 170's, but i was wondering if that was too big? i just wanted your opinions before i bought them. thanks

Aug 3 2009 9:57PM
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DR.SHRED
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i think they would be perfict
Aug 3 2009 10:00PM
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phathat
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that hieghts pretty much ideal, mayb a tiny bit big
Aug 3 2009 10:17PM
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ski-swagga
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how much do u weigh?
Aug 3 2009 10:21PM
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fatherb
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i weigh around 105 lbs.

btw, +K for answers

Aug 3 2009 10:22PM
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sick-as-aids
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how old/strong are you?

if your 5'5 and 11 its different to if your 5'5 and 18
Aug 3 2009 10:31PM
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newengland72
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170 is fine, 181 would be too big.
Aug 3 2009 10:33PM
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fatherb
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im 13, and im not sure what you mean by "strong"
Aug 3 2009 10:35PM
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Jamestown
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you should be fine, i was a scrawny youngin' and rode a pair of 183s so you should be all good
Aug 3 2009 10:37PM
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sick-as-aids
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are you a strong skier
Aug 3 2009 10:39PM
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fatherb
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what classifies a strong skier?
Aug 3 2009 10:43PM
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Jamestown
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lifting cars, ripping phone books
Aug 3 2009 10:46PM
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DBeck
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strength, powerful, aggressive, confident.
Aug 3 2009 11:26PM
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fatherb
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i wouldnt say that im a super strong skier, but im not a wimp.
Aug 4 2009 10:36AM
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skijunkiedtm
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im the same hight and had 171's last season, i do wish i had some 166's but it worked out.
Aug 4 2009 10:46AM
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Shlogan
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im 5 10-11 and will be skiing 171 next year. theyll be a little small on me but its all good i think your hight would be more ideal for them.
Aug 4 2009 11:10AM
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camski26
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It's personal preference, but i'd say its perfect. I ski a 170 right now and im 6ft, getting new skis though, around 182.
Aug 4 2009 5:57PM
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Ski.Ballet
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Nah - they will be fine. I'm 5'8" and ride the WL in a 180.
Aug 4 2009 6:00PM
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Shabangarang
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like do u have good leg strength??
Aug 4 2009 6:18PM
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fatherb
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not super strong but not weak
Aug 4 2009 7:37PM
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DBeck
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i'll think you'll be fine man, i mean you could go shorter if you want more of a quick ski, but the length adds stability if you're looking for that. i'd say your perfect ski would be like a 167-168 so its close enough.
Aug 4 2009 8:30PM
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charmander
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id say you're a wee bit short, i think your more, 165-168.

but 170 is definately fine
Aug 4 2009 9:16PM
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k.thompson
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if your a really tank good skier, then they should be perfect

Aug 5 2009 12:00AM
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fatherb
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whats a tank skier?
Aug 15 2009 7:44PM
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fatherb
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and if i got them in a 170, since they may a little long, would they be harder to throw around in the park on spins and stuff?
Aug 15 2009 7:59PM
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