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Ski size?

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AssMunch
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So hey guys! I'm about to buy my first pair of skis. I'm going to buy Salomon Suspect but I'm not quite sure what size I should buy? I'm 5.7" nearly 5.8" (175CM)
tall :)

Also! What boots should I get from Salomon?
Aug 25 2010 3:29PM
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.JPolster
Posts: 782 - Karma: 17
gear talk
Aug 25 2010 3:31PM
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AssMunch
Posts: 358 - Karma: 78
Fair enough
Aug 25 2010 3:31PM
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kootenayklaus
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Gear talk. And dont just get boots because they are from salomon. Buy a boot that fits you properly. and i would say 171-181 for ski size
Aug 25 2010 3:33PM
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AssMunch
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Moved it to gear talk and thank you kind sir. +karma and all that
Aug 25 2010 3:35PM
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kootenayklaus
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And fitting boots because it prevents shin bang in most cases and you most likely will not know what that is by the sounds of it but it is A BIIITTTTCCCHHHH. And im not sure if salomon increased their skis edge sizes but if youre doing rails 1.5 mm edges wont cut it for you.
Aug 25 2010 3:36PM
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AssMunch
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I am going to do alot of Urban rails, got no mountains where i live
Aug 25 2010 3:37PM
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kootenayklaus
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DO NOT BUY SUSPECTS THEN. I had a pair and hated them. Look into Line Afterbangs, this years K2 Domains, or ON3P Blue Steeles. You will most likely want a softer ski and Salomon's skis are as stiff as Chuck Norris's boner. And i also wouldnt get your hopes up on urban your first year of park skiing. Its hard and as sketchy as fuck.
Aug 25 2010 3:41PM
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AssMunch
Posts: 358 - Karma: 78
I love it when stuff gets hard :P
Aug 25 2010 3:43PM
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AssMunch
Posts: 358 - Karma: 78
Dear Nik. With your so called expertise could you please help me find some good boots and bindings? :)
Aug 25 2010 3:49PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Do somewhere and try on boots the boot that fits is the best boot for you.

And skis def get 177 afterbangs if your only skiing urban.
Aug 26 2010 1:09AM
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AssMunch
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I'm also going to be riding Park and I'm going to make some jumps on a hill
Aug 26 2010 1:37AM
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Mr_pretzel
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mabye step ups then 177.
Aug 26 2010 11:07AM
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