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178 or 183 Silvas?

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DietCoke
Posts: 1317 - Karma: 7
Lookin at some 09/10 rory silva pros and can get them in either the 178 (137-111-128) or 183 (140-113-130) lengths.

I ride mostly east coast, trees, pow and park, whichever is best for the day, but also make some treks to the left coast every year. Im thinking the 178s for the maneuverability in the trees but what do you guys think?

Also what binding to go with them? Would a px12 or comparable not be strong enough because of the extra weight/width of the boards? Right now i have px12 jibs on my liberty hazmats (95 underfoot) and never go above about 8-9 on the din for those.

thank and +k for help!
Jul 21 2010 3:42PM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
whats wrong with the hazmats
Jul 21 2010 5:38PM
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Avifarer
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i would say go 183. i dont think you would really regret it.
178 and 183 is such a small difference. 5 cm is literally [ ]
and underfoot the difference would be [ ]
Jul 21 2010 5:50PM
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Pfrizzle420
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If you want Ninthwards, I just saw that levelninesports.com has a bunch on their site for over 50% off.  They are last years skis but the selection is great.
Jul 21 2010 5:54PM
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DietCoke
Posts: 1317 - Karma: 7
Nothing wrong with the 'mats just want a wider ski for deeper pow days amd so I can use the libertys more as my park all mtn ski. Plus I'm getting an absolutely sick deal on em (75 percent + off) so I can't really say no. As for the length , I know its a somewhat small difference but pros/cons on the length vs versatility and tree skills? I ride 181 hazs now and am 6' 175 lbs. Also concerned about what to do for bindings ...
Jul 21 2010 7:03PM
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jibjunkie
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definitely the 183. ninthwards measure short and 5 cm isnt that huge of a difference but would benefit in the pooder
Jul 21 2010 7:38PM
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greyninja
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theyre a lil stiff. i've flexed the 183 orange ones and they look and feel like a sweet ski. good for like a ~6ft or 175lb person

i'm 6'3" and looking forward to riding my new NGPs
Jul 21 2010 9:18PM
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DietCoke
Posts: 1317 - Karma: 7
shibby.

what about bindings though? could a 12 din setting hold it in or should i look at a 14+ binding?
Jul 21 2010 9:58PM
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DietCoke
Posts: 1317 - Karma: 7
bump for fresh input
Jul 22 2010 11:17AM
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Caucasian_Asian
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The 183 is a pretty stiff ski for a twin, but it will make you a stronger skier.  The Slovenian factory has silly good quality control and their edge and base finishing is superb.


I'm 5'11" 190lbs and my NGPs kill it.     
Jul 22 2010 9:42PM
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