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'11 Armada AR7 Sizing help

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BroncoTed
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Hey, This will be my first ski purchase in like 10 years....

I go 75% park and 25% All Mountain, decided on the AR7s, seem to get good reviews around here

I'm 5'9'' 165, and formerly have been skiing on 165s (non twins) and was wondering since i'll be center mounting, should I go up to 171?

Thanks for any input
Dec 22 2010 1:37PM
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triebby
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Honestly, I would say go for the 176.
Dec 22 2010 1:47PM
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Mr_pretzel
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181s.
Dec 22 2010 2:11PM
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.AR6rider.
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181 will probably be a little big.  I would go with the 176.
Dec 22 2010 2:23PM
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Mr.Fister
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dont go too small. 176 0r 181.
Dec 22 2010 2:39PM
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Klick_2_klaim
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76, but i know a french dude who will tell you the 81 will be funner.
Dec 22 2010 2:45PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Its 5 cm thats 2.5 cm on each side of the binding, it will be better for him in the long run.
Dec 22 2010 2:49PM
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Mestenberg
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I say like the rest, go for the 176 or 181s
Dec 22 2010 3:03PM
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BroncoTed
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Thanks for the advice, i had to get them online, really hard to find in my area
Dec 22 2010 4:21PM
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Dmarc
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get 176 for sure i almost got them in 171 so glad i got 176 and im 5'10 155
Dec 22 2010 4:28PM
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mmckechnie
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I'm 5'10" and weight 160 lbs. I got my AR7s in the 176 and couldn't be happier. Super stable, but so effortless to toss them around. I guess if I was doing a ton of pipe or larger jumps I might consider the 181 for a bit of extra stability, but for what I do the 176 is perfect. I also have mine mounted at -2.5. If you plan on going -1 or true center you might want to get the 181s.
Dec 22 2010 4:33PM
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ski4g
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176cm should be good. if you're going REAL big in the park 181 might be nice.
Dec 22 2010 5:07PM
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mr.skierman
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I'm 5'8 would 171 be okay?
Jan 3 2011 1:29AM
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