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Bent-chetlers too big for me?

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sk00t3r
Posts: 88 - Karma: 10
I'm 5' 11", around 140-145lbs, and ski aggressively. Would the 183 bent-chetlers be to big for me?
Nov 12 2009 1:18AM
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Brian.
Posts: 466 - Karma: 210
don't think so.... that about fits atomic's height and weight recommendation
im 5'8 and 120 pounds and im getting them
Nov 12 2009 2:48AM
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sk00t3r
Posts: 88 - Karma: 10
sweet thanks man
Nov 12 2009 7:52PM
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Ski.Ballet
Posts: 2860 - Karma: 200
If anything, they'd be too small
Nov 12 2009 8:07PM
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no_steeze
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I'm 6 ft and I own 191 and 192cm skis...183 would be way too short
Nov 12 2009 8:11PM
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special_k10101
Posts: 1498 - Karma: 72
Lengthwise they're decent for you. I own a pair and I'm about 6'2" 165. At your weight it's gonna seem stiff compared to other similar skis but as long as you're not looking for a super buttery, playful ski it will work just fine. My brother is just about your height and weight and Today he buttered around in them and commented on how much stiffer they are than his bacons. I personally really like mine and would recommend them.
Nov 12 2009 11:33PM
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madsskaar
Posts: 492 - Karma: 191
i am also 5'11 (180cm ??), and im also getting them.. stoked!
Nov 13 2009 2:50AM
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DirtyMick
Posts: 1496 - Karma: 21
Bigger is ALWAYS better.

Yup, she lied to you boys.
Nov 13 2009 1:00PM
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KramerC
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no not at all. I ski 189 hellbents for pow and im only 5'9". Rockers seem small when you ski them. And a longer ski lets you hall ass and stomp the shit out of every cliff.
Nov 13 2009 2:04PM
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[~_~]
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Short powder skis suck.

You'll be fine.
Nov 13 2009 2:31PM
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