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Stick with 176 or go to 171?

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meow.
Posts: 21 - Karma: 10
sup buddies, yeah you read it right the first time, im thinking of going from a 176 to a 171, Im pretty sure of the response im gonna get from this, but here goes...Last 2 seasons ive skied the AR6 in 176. im 6ft and 160 pounds. i need to get new ones as mine are super beat up but im thinkin of getting the 171. last season i got confident on 3s/5s/switch riding/rails/boxes. (i spent last season in Fernie, sick but no booter park) this season im heading to meribel and im going to session the park day in day out. ive always felt my skis have been too long to really progress my spinning/rails and  i reckon getting the 171 will help this? i used to rollerblade before i started skiing so im used to spinning/grinding. when i bought the skis i had them slightly set back from centre, but im thinking of getting my next pair centre mounted? i know you properly know your shit and im a bit of a rookie so any input you can give will be much appreciated.
Sep 22 2009 12:27PM
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TheBlurredChrons
Posts: 61 - Karma: 11
If you're focused on only skiing the park, go with the shorter skis.

Sep 22 2009 12:29PM
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R@ggaMuffin
Posts: 321 - Karma: 34
171 is wayy to small for you. go 181
Sep 22 2009 12:30PM
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Oreos
Posts: 1207 - Karma: 38
i wouldn't go any shorter than 176 my fellow englishman. i can imagine skis feeling "long" and weird if you're used to rollerblades but that's what skis are...long planks on wood on feet.
Sep 22 2009 12:30PM
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Kornn101
Posts: 3534 - Karma: 25
a. you're lanky
b. anything under 175 would be too small for a guy who is 6 feet tall. dont regress. progress.
Sep 22 2009 12:30PM
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TheBlurredChrons
Posts: 61 - Karma: 11
Also keep in mind that 5 centimeters is only about 2 inches.
That's an inch on the tip and an inch on the tail. It really is much difference.
Sep 22 2009 12:34PM
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DBeck
Posts: 1275 - Karma: 63
for a novice park skier that feels his 176's are bit much why would you suggest 181? i understand he's tall 6ft. but armada's run a little long anyways. the 181's would probably be the same height as him and 176 would probably be like forehead-eyebrowish? which would more ideal for a skier of his ability.. the size of your skis won't make your dick bigger so just go with what fits you needs.
Sep 22 2009 1:13PM
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JonnyH
Posts: 239 - Karma: 28
176 seems right and if you centre mount they will feel slightly shorter anyway if your not used to riding true centre!
Sep 22 2009 3:14PM
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PaleCelery
Posts: 7228 - Karma: 609
Dont go shorter, you will regret it. You lose so much stability on bigger hits.
Sep 22 2009 3:16PM
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Shredaholic
Posts: 96 - Karma: 10
Stick with 176 ... you ll actually "over-work" the 171 offering and thus render it "thrashed" sooner than desirable ... And yea mount em true center :P
Sep 23 2009 2:32AM
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meow.
Posts: 21 - Karma: 10
ok cheers guys, im gonna go with 176 and get them centre mounted. thanks for all your input!
Sep 28 2009 8:32AM
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