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Ski Size Change k+++

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sskkrrtt
Posts: 171 - Karma: 293

yoo,

So atm im riding 164 atomic punx. Theyre perfect size if not a little bit to small. Im getting Line Afterbangs but having trouble desiding whether to get 166 or 177? Im 5,10 

Please give me some advice.

Thanks

Jun 7 2010 2:54AM
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T.O.
Posts: 740 - Karma: 97
first this thread should be in gear talk and second u should get 177's
Jun 7 2010 2:58AM
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tacobellslayer
Posts: 1493 - Karma: 214
If 164 is just too small, then wouldn't 166 be the obvious step up? Your not gonna want an extra 13cms on top of a perfect size..
Jun 7 2010 2:59AM
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sskkrrtt
Posts: 171 - Karma: 293
true! but i just think the 166 aftebangs look like a massive shit! sick icon btw
Jun 7 2010 3:01AM
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freestyle016
Posts: 119 - Karma: 14

dude i know they dont have it in the size but if i was you go for something in the 168-175 because the 177 will be massive im like 5ft 9 and i got 170 and they are perfect dude.

also depends what you want to use them obvious its oing to be park.

but the smaller they are the easier you spin and flip because of the wieght and size but you loose stability and its the opposite if they get bigger but you also get more speed the larger as well i think.

i hope this helped kinda.

Jun 7 2010 3:42AM
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skiierman
Posts: 28699 - Karma: -5,563
cut your fucking head off and see where that leaves ya. its how all the pros do it.
Jun 7 2010 3:50AM
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sskkrrtt
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word
Jun 7 2010 4:34AM
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Noss.
Posts: 4059 - Karma: 149
I'm 5,10 and I have 177 afterbangs and love em. Pm me for more questions
Jun 7 2010 7:36AM
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jjdsteeze
Posts: 2562 - Karma: 4,136
def get 177
Jun 7 2010 7:38AM
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STEEZZZZ
Posts: 88 - Karma: 21
i am 5 11 with 178 cryptonites and love the size, and while its a different ski, theyr both lines so they running length should be similar
Jun 7 2010 11:23AM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
go with 177
Jun 7 2010 11:33AM
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Kogu
Posts: 377 - Karma: 64
Yeah, I'd say unless you like the feel of shorter skis go with the 177. You're 3 in taller than me and riding skis 3cm longer and mine are hella short
Jun 7 2010 11:41AM
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No_Dub
Posts: 3357 - Karma: 294
Get 177 bc they are soft.
Jun 7 2010 11:46AM
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Caucasian_Asian
Posts: 2447 - Karma: 1,665
Get the 177s.  You going to have to learn how to ski adult sized skis sooner or later.
Jun 7 2010 2:01PM
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Mr_pretzel
Posts: 4616 - Karma: 1,290
im 5.8 and i ski 181 pipe cleaners i feel like a want longer. you will regret getting the short ones.
Jun 7 2010 2:05PM
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eddy9
Posts: 383 - Karma: 216
I say that you should get 177 simply because everyone says so.
Jun 7 2010 2:18PM
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-ROY-
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fa sho this
Jun 7 2010 3:15PM
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aSkiingWarPig
Posts: 92 - Karma: 48
I would also say get 177. I was scared to go from 158 straight to 178 but I got used to it in a couple days and now I would never go back to shorter skis. Imo the extra lenght is less noticeable in symmetrical skis than in traditional sidecut skis.
Jun 10 2010 8:22AM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14504 - Karma: 10,751
Definitely 177. I got 181's when I was like 5'8" because my 171's were too short. I can't stand skiing on anything under 170. They are just terrible.
Jun 10 2010 9:46AM
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