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ownsthepark
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ok so im thinking of getting the pipe cleaner, im 52 110 pounds and im prob getting a 166 if that is too big PLEASE TELL ME. I want to get the 2010 version because it will be cheeper than the 2011 and correct me if im wrong but i was told that there was no change other than the color. my only concern with  getting the pc's is the base, I'm thumbs up for extra speed but worried about durability. I dont do tons and tons of rails but i want to get better at them this year so im worried that that will damage the base a ton i also want to take it ofer crud every wonce and a wile it would be rare but it will happen and im woried about deep scratches and how deep can a scratch be to the point where wax cant fix it I just want to make sure im not makeing a bad decision. +k for advise 
Aug 22 2010 9:58PM
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Mr_pretzel
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I would say the 161 ar6-ar7 would be a better choice.
You would have to wax the pipe cleaners a bunch for them to stay durable.
Aug 22 2010 11:17PM
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MRoden
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I have a pair of PC's and love them. If I were you I'd get the 171's. Use mine on rails all the time and haven't had a single problem with the bases. Real fun and poppy ski for sure. Really light swing weight too so spinning on and off rails is almost effortless. Get em for sure.
Aug 23 2010 4:33AM
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Mr_pretzel
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he is 5.2 110 lbs. i do not think a 171 is the right fit.
Aug 23 2010 7:17AM
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ownsthepark
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so should i get them bigger or smaller? and to mr pretzels do you own the pc's?
Aug 23 2010 9:18AM
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ownsthepark
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so what size should i get? and are the 2010s the same as the 2011s other than color or were they changed?
Aug 23 2010 2:03PM
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ownsthepark
Posts: 246 - Karma: 11
so what size should i get? and are the 2010s the same as the 2011s other than color or were they changed?
Aug 23 2010 2:06PM
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DBAKE
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166 sounds perfect for you, I wouldent go any smaller possibly a 171, but go 166, Pipe Cleaners do have a fast base, but the base doesnt, mean It wont be as durible, It just means you will take a bit better care, as far as waxing you might need too a couple times more then you would think, I used them all season and loved them, only waxed them one time a month and went up a good amount of times hitting 3 or 4 rails every run, dont worry about the bases there are no stories that i have herd about the bases getting messed up.
Aug 23 2010 7:32PM
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Dustin.
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I do, and they are just as durable as any other ski I've had.  Grab a 166ish size for your height and enjoy the speed!  If you don't wax, they slow down significantly so keep on it.
Aug 23 2010 8:08PM
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ownsthepark
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thanks guys +k advise
Aug 23 2010 9:54PM
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ownsthepark
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i just have one more question. where should i set the binding? im thinking true center because im almost only going to do park but i haer a lot of people saying that they set there park skis not true center what do you guys think?
Aug 23 2010 10:04PM
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DBAKE
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yes
Aug 23 2010 10:16PM
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joshua
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The race base will be just as strong as any other base, provided that you wax fairly often.
Aug 23 2010 11:43PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Yes i have owned pipe cleaners and i liked them a ton but i still think a small kid like you should at least get the 166 thall, it will be easier for you to flex it seeing as you weigh so little.
Aug 24 2010 12:05AM
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ownsthepark
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the reason i want the pc's is that they are much cheeper if i get last years model
Aug 24 2010 10:34AM
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ownsthepark
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bump
Aug 24 2010 11:22AM
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JStrathern
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All this advice makes me think I need new skis.. I'm 5'6"/5'7" and have 161s..
Aug 24 2010 12:23PM
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DBAKE
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Im 5'10 and and all I ride is 181 Its my exact hight with boots on.
Aug 24 2010 1:10PM
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Mr_pretzel
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same.
Aug 24 2010 2:13PM
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