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Help With Skis

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OldManFinkyBeans
Posts: 217 - Karma: 16
I have search-barred and researched like crazy but i realize that there is so many different factors that determine the length of ski that you need to get. so for anyone that is pretty experienced i would love some help...

i have the choice between a 165 and a 175 dynastar trouble maker.

2nd year skiing; although i LOVE the park and am in there everyday. i can do about 70-80% of whats in there.

weight: 140 ish pounds

height: 5'8 ish

i live in B.C. so we get a fair amount of powder throughout the year. so will be riding nearly all conditions.



thanks in advance for any help!
cheers,
chris
Aug 13 2009 2:20AM
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Spacekroft
Posts: 1332 - Karma: 41
size is mostly a prefrence thing like im 5'9 and like my skis around 174-179 my 5'6 friend likes his skis to be 180+ at all times, but if you want my thoughts i would go for the 175 one for your size
Aug 13 2009 2:43AM
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BEagle
Posts: 330 - Karma: 59
100% for the 175, do not get the 165 you will regret it
Aug 13 2009 2:45AM
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Franny
Posts: 3980 - Karma: 77
You should buy the coreupt urban rise if you want the trouble makers. 100% exact same ski as the troublemakers except for different graphics. They are so cheap too. $160 plus free shipping to canada.
Aug 13 2009 2:53AM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,885
I'm 5' 8" and 155lbs and I ski either 172 or 176s so I would go with the 175s.
Aug 13 2009 9:43AM
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camski26
Posts: 679 - Karma: 16
175
Aug 13 2009 9:50AM
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Steeze-On-Toast
Posts: 679 - Karma: 92
yeahh, i went for 166 last year for the same reason, i regretted it after a couple of months of washing out backwards on heavy landings, not having enough ski infront and behind you isnt nice.

175 FTW
Aug 13 2009 9:57AM
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.newman.
Posts: 1552 - Karma: 236
75 mos def
Aug 13 2009 10:17AM
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OldManFinkyBeans
Posts: 217 - Karma: 16
haha landslide.

thanks everyone for the help!
much appreciated
Aug 13 2009 12:39PM
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