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T.O.
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I thinking of getting next life surface skis and im wondering if i should get 160 or 145 length because of the 3 stage rocker they may ski short. im 5'8

Sep 27 2009 11:08PM
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twsnow22
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your pretty tall, and if you are looking at a kid skis you might still be growing..look into their adult skis, unless your like really little, or want a short ski..definatly dont go with the 145 thought..it would be like skiblading
Sep 27 2009 11:10PM
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no_steeze
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145's for sure
Sep 27 2009 11:11PM
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G.R.E.G.
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dude i was jus in causwell 2 days ago and either of them would be way too small... im 4 inches taller than u and getting either the 189 one life or 184 new lifes... if i were you id go for the 172 watch life
Sep 27 2009 11:26PM
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chase.
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no i really think the 145 would be perfect..

160 is a little too big
Sep 28 2009 12:43AM
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TheBeardedOne
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This thread makes my head hurt.
Sep 28 2009 1:01AM
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El_Barto.
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Sep 28 2009 1:07AM
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SEABURN
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if you ski AK, wouldn't you want a long ski. 175ish?
Sep 28 2009 11:57AM
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DAPSKI
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you should be using the 179 at the least im 5'8 and have 189 they do measure a few cm short though
Sep 28 2009 3:24PM
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Ski.Ballet
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You should be deciding between 179 and 189.
Sep 28 2009 3:28PM
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TheWeaz
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hey in was looking at the same skis and i was wonder wich size im 4'11
Sep 28 2009 4:20PM
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blackoutbill
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Go for the 160

Sep 28 2009 6:25PM
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You're the exact same height as me! The 3 stage rocker definitely makes them ski MUCH shorter. I normally ride a 179 Watch Life, but for my pow sticks I go longer to 189 because I can get the agility and maneuverability of a shorter ski with the support of a longer ski. It also depends on how you like your skis; long/short/etc. If you're 5'8" I would definitely recommend at least a 179. I rode that size in park and pow last year and it worked wonders.
Sep 28 2009 6:52PM
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