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camski26
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I'm very interested in getting the Bluehouse Antics. Should I get 174cm or 182? I am 6ft tall, about 163 pounds. I am a intermediate skier but will be a highly advanced skier by the end of this season. I know some of this is personal preference but if i could get some help, and hear other's opinions that would be good. Thanks NS! And sorry for making a thead about ski sizing.


Oct 12 2009 1:17PM
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camski26
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+ for any help
Oct 12 2009 1:20PM
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Billek
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I am 5'10", 140 and I am considering the 182's, but I think I will get a size shorter.
Oct 12 2009 1:27PM
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camski26
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yeah. This will be my first park specific ski. I just want to make sure if i got 182 it wouldnt be hard to maneuver, and be harder to spin. That's my main reason for this thread.
Oct 12 2009 1:52PM
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Billek
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I think a 182 will suit you, especially with a center mount.
Oct 12 2009 1:58PM
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camski26
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Thank's man. +k
Oct 12 2009 2:00PM
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camski26
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bump. help me please.
Oct 12 2009 7:49PM
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summersover
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I think you should be fine with the 182s
If you mount them at center they will ski a bit shorter and even if they feel long at first you'll get used to them pretty quickly
Oct 12 2009 7:54PM
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camski26
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thanks man. some +k. I've decided to go with 182, after talking to my friends and such. so this thread's over.
Oct 12 2009 8:09PM
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BWalmer
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like everyone's said, 182s would be perfect for you, especially if you center mount.
Oct 12 2009 8:10PM
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camski26
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yeah, i've decided to go with the 182's.
Oct 12 2009 8:56PM
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dompuch
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182 No Doubt
Oct 12 2009 9:40PM
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camski26
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Bump. I'm not sure anymore, keep suggesting please.
Oct 13 2009 6:28PM
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Ski.Ballet
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There's really only about a 3 in difference between the two. If you really aren't very confident in your skiing and/or primarily do rails, you might be better off with the 174. However, if you're looking to do a lot of jumps, go with the 182. I think longer skis also help make you a better all around skier.
Oct 13 2009 6:34PM
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iFail
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Yeah, we need to know if you're doing more rails or jumps...  If you're doing mostly rails than get 174s.  Don't fear the longer ones though, you'll get used to them and they will be better everywhere except park.
Oct 13 2009 8:53PM
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camski26
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Idk exactly. But, let's say 60% rails, 40% jumps.
Oct 13 2009 9:37PM
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Billek
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I just sealed the deal on 174's.  Once again, I am 5'10" 140.

I had 179MR's last year and they were GREAT for pretty much everything.  I did have a problem with tech rail tricks for the most part, partly because of my huge SPK's, partly because of my giant skis, and I have to acknowledge my lack of tech rail skill.

I have Booters right now (they actually fit me unlike SPKs) so that will give some more control, and and antics are .3kg lighter, and a full cm thinner in size 174.

I know I said 182 before, but if you do ski a lot of rails, I think that the added rail benefit will make up for any problems with shortness.  HOWEVER, you wouldn't have a problem with the 182.
Oct 14 2009 10:49AM
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drumbumocdp
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182 will seem short with a center mount
Oct 14 2009 11:00AM
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Microcosm
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I'm about 5'9'' and skiing on 171s which I wish were a bit bigger so I'd go with 182 being that you're already a few inches taller than me.
Oct 14 2009 11:11AM
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Microcosm
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oh, and I'm also skiing on Bluehouses. The first year MR.
Oct 14 2009 11:13AM
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G.R.E.G.
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go with the 182s dude.. if you dont you'll regret it.. im 6' 210 and have 182 atomic punx and yes the 174s will be easier to throw around on tech tricks but landing both off rails and when hitting jumps you wont have ideal stability
Oct 14 2009 4:08PM
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Billek
Posts: 5665 - Karma: 98
Okay, I have obsessed over your dilemma, and I think 182's are what you should use.

period
Oct 14 2009 4:12PM
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jibjunkie
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agreed go with the 174
Oct 14 2009 4:43PM
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AustinR_25
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how the durability on them?
Feb 10 2010 3:27PM
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