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179 or 189 2011 Hellbents

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gnarcal
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I am looking to get a pair of 2011 hellbents but I'm not sure what size to go with. I am 5' 11" and about 165 lbs give or take 5 lbs. I consider myself an expert skier and love skiing steeps, trees, cliffs, and bumps. What size is gonna be the best for me? I'm skiing in Crested Butte, CO this year.
Dec 22 2010 11:17AM
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Mr.Fister
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huge rocker+super soft= go long.
189
Dec 22 2010 11:23AM
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MEGAZORD
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Just a heads up, the 189 measures out to 195
Dec 22 2010 11:25AM
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Mr.Fister
Posts: 526 - Karma: 10
dont be afraid of long reverse camber skis, they feel much shorter than they really are.
Dec 22 2010 11:34AM
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MEGAZORD
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I know this. Its just a heavy ski.
Dec 22 2010 12:03PM
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Lemuel
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I thought they fixed it? I am pretty sure that the new k2's measure accurately. Either way, go 189. I am 6' 155lbs and ski a 189 one life. So glad I went longer.
Dec 22 2010 12:05PM
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Dmarc
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189s for sure
Dec 22 2010 1:01PM
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whegrodamus.
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189s, more ski mo' betta esp in pow + rockered skis ski shorter
Dec 22 2010 1:45PM
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Mr.Fister
Posts: 526 - Karma: 10
derp de derp de derpity derp.
Dec 22 2010 2:40PM
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gnarcal
Posts: 88 - Karma: 13
Thanks for the help guys sounds like 189s for sure. Any thoughts on mounting points? I was thinking plus 6 which is 1.5 cm back of true center.
Dec 22 2010 2:57PM
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TallTom
Posts: 422 - Karma: 71
189's....sexy orange bases!


Dec 22 2010 2:58PM
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Mestenberg
Posts: 164 - Karma: 10
189 cause they have rocker
Dec 22 2010 3:01PM
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Mr.Fister
Posts: 526 - Karma: 10
-1.5 or center would be goodies.
dead center if you wanna surf.you do.
Dec 22 2010 3:24PM
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gnarcal
Posts: 88 - Karma: 13
bump
Dec 24 2010 12:27PM
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eatinpow
Posts: 434 - Karma: 16
I would go check out a 189 before you just buy them. They are huge and heavy! the 179's are like a 185, and like the other guy said the 189's are more of a 195. Just check them out before you buy them
Dec 24 2010 4:08PM
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