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TM size question

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tripslip
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Just wondering how those who have trouble makers like their sizing. I have a choice between 165's and 180's and dont know if I should go longer or shorter.

any advice?
Feb 19 2004 10:54PM
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fdsa
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Well dude, one thing I can tell you is that there's no way that you can comfortable ride both of those sizes. How tall are you? What do you weigh? How long have you been skiing, and do you like park or big mtn more? I'm 5'8' 120 lbs bee skiing for 3 years and like big mtn. I ride the 165 and love it.
Feb 19 2004 11:06PM
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tripslip
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Well I'm 170 and 5'10 and I've been snowboarding for the better part of 15 years and just want to ski now. I dont have a prob' with sking bigger size skis but if the skis hold a good enuff' edge then I would like to ski it shorter for better spins. I dont plan on sking out of the park much except for hucking.
Feb 19 2004 11:19PM
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aoe
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wow a 175 would be best. im 5'10 155lbs and have the 182's and 175's i honestly dont know what to recommend the 165 is definatly too short and you could ride the 182 but what level are you at? if your just comming off a board you might want a shorter length.




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Feb 19 2004 11:22PM
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tripslip
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I just made the comitment to never board again this year but I'm already sliding boxes and trying rails...Landing switch and tryin' cabs and 3's. I'm starting to think 85's.
Feb 19 2004 11:29PM
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Triple_Strum
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you are plenty big enough for 182's man. plenty. the only reason you would need to go smaller is if you want to work on big spins. but hey, Chricton throws down 10s in the pipe with 182s, and he cant weigh any more than 160. if you are a good skier, go for the 182.

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Feb 19 2004 11:39PM
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tripslip
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Thaks for the input y'all, 82's is what I think I'll get.
Feb 19 2004 11:41PM
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