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c4t_l0ver
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at the local ski shop there is 177 afterbangs. for 200 tax included, im 5,8 are they too big ? what do you gjuys think?
Apr 17 2010 8:43PM
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mfz
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get them, you'll get use to the lenght don't worry
Apr 17 2010 8:45PM
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c4t_l0ver
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yeh. i think i might get them. or the alpha 2's. but i donno.
Apr 17 2010 8:49PM
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blackoutbill
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That will be the perfect size for you
Apr 17 2010 8:53PM
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BWalmer
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I'm 5' 8" 155lbs, and I had the 177s this past season and loved having the extra length, it helps keep me from wheelie out of tricks if you land slightly backseat.
Apr 17 2010 9:00PM
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c4t_l0ver
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ME TOO. 5'8 155. so i think ill get them..
Apr 17 2010 9:04PM
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natty.
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yeah def get em. there are so many benefits of having a longer ski.
Apr 17 2010 9:09PM
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LAME.
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lol if anything they are to small. big skis are sick.
Apr 17 2010 9:11PM
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Ben.
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centermounted. chances are youll be fine after a few hours to get used to em.
Apr 17 2010 9:19PM
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c4t_l0ver
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thanks guys. i think i might head on over there and pick them up
Apr 17 2010 9:32PM
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leahey
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You would be a little better with a high 160 but the 177 is fine, 7 cm is not that much at all.
Apr 17 2010 9:55PM
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c4t_l0ver
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yeh the 177 is their last pair

Apr 17 2010 10:00PM
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LAME.
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getting skis to small is lame. big skis are the way to go. unless you are a noob you will like them.
Apr 17 2010 10:49PM
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Goosefiends
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what is your local shop? i live in kelowna so i want to go check them out
Apr 17 2010 11:07PM
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c4t_l0ver
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pentagon boardshop in prenticton, its the only place thats sells good twins in the south okanagan. if you but them, ill rip your eyes out.
Apr 17 2010 11:51PM
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ReetsAdeets
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Definitely go with the 177. 166s would be waaay to small.
Apr 18 2010 12:37AM
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Backyard.Skier
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get them you will be baller. and you will be able to ski fast.
Apr 18 2010 1:54AM
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binturong-qwerty
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i love super long skis im like 5'3'' without boots and i ski 166 a bangs
since its longer i can get more speed for bigger jumps, and it helps me not to wheelie out of landings, especially switch because ostrich landings suck dick
Apr 18 2010 6:11PM
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LAME.
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haha yeti 4 life! 166 is not long at all. next season im rocking the 175 and im 5'3

Apr 18 2010 6:51PM
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