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Another size question, please help!

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wellaye
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Hi, basicaly i can get a pair of icelantic da nollies for cheap but the only size left is 180cm. Im 5,11 and around 135lbs do you think these will be to big? Also i wont just be using them in the park i will be messing around over the mountain aswell.
Any help would be great.

cheers
May 20 2010 10:53AM
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STEEZZZZ
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180 might be a little big, but its definately skiable, and if you can get them for super cheap, i would
May 20 2010 11:22AM
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mattdayro
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Dont worry about it, you will have a few feeler runs that will be wearde but you will get used to them in no time.
May 20 2010 11:27AM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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180s a good size for you buddy.

im 5ft7 use 174 in the park and 183 everywhere else.
May 20 2010 11:35AM
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wellaye
Posts: 110 - Karma: 10
Really? Last year i was using 170s ( i was 5ft9) and i lacked control over them on steep sections or bumps. Also does weight play a big part? Im pretty skinny and not really an agressive skier.

May 20 2010 11:42AM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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You'll get used to the length its much more stable on steeps etc to have longer skis.
May 20 2010 11:59AM
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wellaye
Posts: 110 - Karma: 10
Fair crack, Im thinking they might be really hard to control on rails and doing quick spins etc, If im lacking control they might lose their playfulness. Any thoughts?
May 20 2010 12:03PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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Never rode the da nolies. But I take my Ninthward Rorys into the park alot (being 183 and heavy) and still have fun on rails and can spin just as fast as on my park skis.
May 20 2010 12:20PM
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wellaye
Posts: 110 - Karma: 10
Ok, just wondering would you say youre an agressive skier? I can get these super cheap so i might buy them anyway..
May 20 2010 12:30PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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I'd say im an agressive big mountain skier. But im not to great in the park can spin up to a 720 thats about it haha.

If you getting a good deal on them id say go for it. They have pre postive reviews.
May 20 2010 12:32PM
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wellaye
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Probaly will go for it, if im struggling i can always sell them on, i cant really resist as im getting some for £75!

Thanks for all the help.
May 20 2010 12:38PM
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