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Help with ski sizing (abangs)

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IanZed.
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so a local shop just called me and said they were sold out of the 177s and that he couldnt order any either b/c he called line and they are sold out too, so i need some input on whether or not 166s are good as well.  im 5'9 to 5'10 and 155-165 lbs.

thanks.
Dec 11 2009 3:15PM
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jibjunkie
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try and get a ski in 171 ahem: ANTHEMS
Dec 11 2009 3:16PM
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Krystian
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I ride 163 at 5 8. is that too short?

Dec 11 2009 3:29PM
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IanZed.
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they're too wide, my griffons only have 90 mm brakes.
Dec 11 2009 3:31PM
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jibjunkie
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bend those shits
Dec 11 2009 3:54PM
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BWalmer
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Get the 177 - I'm 5'8 160ish pounds, and I have the 177 Afterbang. Since its a center mount ski it'll ski a bit shorter. Such a fun ski.
Dec 11 2009 4:21PM
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Krystian
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i am 5 8 155lbs and i got 163 mojos and i cant seem to be able to throw them around easy even tho its center mount. hmm lol
Dec 11 2009 4:38PM
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IanZed.
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anyone know where i can get em? local shop sold out of 177s
Dec 11 2009 4:43PM
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Krystian
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where u from? NJ stores have them.

you can get them online for $359 though

Dec 11 2009 4:50PM
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BWalmer
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when I say center mount - I mean its a ski that is designed to be center mounted, so it's symmetrical.
Dec 11 2009 5:09PM
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messplay
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def go bigger man! im between 6'0 and 6'1 and although they are symmetrical i have 185 walls and a pair of 181 ghettos.

get in the 170's range
Dec 11 2009 5:15PM
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T_orageskiier
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the 166 will definitely be to short man
Dec 11 2009 6:04PM
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jamodeo
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def 177 i am 5 7 and 155 lbs and ski a 174 rossi s4 i dont really know what the flex comparatively but i am pretty sure mine are stiffer so go longer you will not regret it
Dec 11 2009 10:08PM
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Krystian
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I am getting the 166 afterbangs......

i ordered 161 invadders but returning them the day they come in.

I wish 166 had same grafix as the 177. 166 are the "least appealing" but thats not the biggest issue here haha.

Dec 11 2009 11:27PM
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