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[Dawn
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im around 5'8 and i weigh 120, i want the k2 kungfujas... will 179 be too big for me?
Sep 2 2009 10:33PM
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[Dawn
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Sep 2 2009 11:22PM
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Ming
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yes / most likely
Sep 2 2009 11:24PM
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pommes_vertes.
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it'd probably be a little bit on the long side, but not terrible.  i'd get a size shorter if you can, and if not, go for the 179s.  my .02 anyway.
Sep 2 2009 11:30PM
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[Dawn
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yes but keep in mind they have rocker.., and if i go for the size shorter (169) there just a liiitle bit too small, and i will be growing more.
Sep 3 2009 1:18AM
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caylorswift
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171 ON3P Jeronimo would probably be more your style.
Sep 3 2009 1:38AM
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Balto
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this
Sep 3 2009 1:59AM
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[Dawn
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maybe so, but i have a k2 hook-up.
Sep 3 2009 2:00AM
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Big_Spence
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I have a feeling that the On3p's will still be cheaper or at least competitive with whatever deal you're getting.
Sep 3 2009 2:21AM
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ectreeskier11
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nah they should be fine, with the rocker and soft flex they'll ski a bit shorter than a true 179, even with the way k2 measures.
Sep 3 2009 2:24AM
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[Dawn
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i can get 09/10 years fujas for 120.
Sep 3 2009 2:36AM
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Big_Spence
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Fugas it is.
And you should also buy me a pair of 189 Bents.
I'll pay you good cash monys... ;-)
Sep 3 2009 10:06AM
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no_steeze
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no that's fine, might feel a little long at times but it'll be fine
Sep 3 2009 10:10AM
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ilikeplants
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if you're an alright skier then you shouldn't have a problem.
Sep 3 2009 10:36AM
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Ski.Ballet
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If you're a strong skier, you'll appreciate the length. And as you said, the rocker will make them feel shorter.
Sep 3 2009 10:58AM
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Ben.
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rocker will make them feel shorter, are you a confident skier? if so, you should be fine. also where are you planning on mounting em?
Sep 3 2009 1:40PM
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[Dawn
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centered. but i might get those dopesauce new marker bindings where you can change from center to back and st00f.
Sep 3 2009 8:41PM
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Ben.
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if your centering then yeah, definitely 179. your good to go.
Sep 3 2009 9:09PM
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*stew
Posts: 488 - Karma: 124
179 sounds fine to me... with some markers that would be sick! i could you you up with some cheap new markers from a rep friend?
Sep 3 2009 11:54PM
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beezey
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I'm 5'2 my prime pow length is 173 or 175 i like em big and ya thats a good enough size for you
Sep 4 2009 10:37AM
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Ben.
Posts: 21463 - Karma: 683
oh really now?
Sep 4 2009 1:44PM
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griffin.paisley
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Sep 7 2009 8:50PM
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ski-swagga
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can i get in on the deal too?
Sep 7 2009 8:54PM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
Someone else who likes big skis! I was 5'2 for most of the season and skiing on 173 atomic punx as my only ski all season.
Sep 7 2009 8:59PM
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Brows.
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you stole my bob saget bitchh
Sep 7 2009 9:38PM
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b-kul
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id say go a size down.
Sep 7 2009 10:07PM
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Valind
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pics or you dont exist.
Sep 7 2009 10:26PM
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OneLove_skier
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haha this
Sep 8 2009 1:49PM
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