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175, too long?

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ATLskier
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I'm thinking about getting some 175 TM's for a good price. I have skiied for 3 years, and I ski pretty fast down mostly eastern blacks, and I progress every year. I don't plan on being a park rat, and I'm 5, 9-10 and 120 ibs. Should I ski anything shorter, or is the size the best for me.
Jun 11 2004 10:25AM
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SeanHolmz
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wow you are skinny...eat some food...anyways i would say that would be good size for you
Jun 11 2004 10:36AM
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bigairhuckster3
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perfect, id even go bigger...but thats just me



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Jun 11 2004 10:41AM
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bibs_skibum
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perfect size for you man

Jun 11 2004 12:23PM
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epimitheus
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depends on the ski really. the flex would be a key factor.

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Jun 11 2004 12:41PM
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dspin7x
Posts: 6414 - Karma: 63
Sounds like a perfect ski if you lived out west id say a 180 or something bigger. But for east thats fine

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Jun 11 2004 1:10PM
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martockpublicenemy
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def big enough id prolly ski a 180 if i was you!
Jun 11 2004 1:11PM
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Vtsnowski
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176+ yo



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Jun 11 2004 2:53PM
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Krongos
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175 is fine but if you arent a park rat you shouldnt get tm's, get some all mountain twins
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Jun 11 2004 4:44PM
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WONTON
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id go for a 180



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Jun 11 2004 4:53PM
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coldnicy
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yea I ride 183 at 6'1 160 and I wouldnt go shorter
Jun 11 2004 5:30PM
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bigairhuckster3
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im 6'1 and i would never go below a 180



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Jun 11 2004 5:33PM
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J.D.
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All the people telling you 180 are taking into account your height, but not your weight. 175 is perfect... but TMs? Ok... I'd suggest 174 Scratch FS. But your call.

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Jun 11 2004 5:34PM
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Kev
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how old are you? you might gain some wieght...
^ is right anything around that 171-175 range is good, but the lighter you are the harder it is goin' to be to flex those bad boys.

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Jun 11 2004 6:07PM
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ATLskier
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Thanks for the info. I'm 16, but I weigh around 120, maybe 130 or higher. I have no clue, just a rough guess. I eat a ton, but I don't gain weight.
Jun 11 2004 9:12PM
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bibs_skibum
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like i said...175 is perfect
Jun 12 2004 11:34PM
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dspin7x
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JDMAY- As usual you are an idiot, what are you ripping the trouble makers for honestly how differnt do you think they are than the scratches? Not much, im the same exact skier on either ski

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Jun 13 2004 1:28AM
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J.D.
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^I didn't rip on the TMs. I said, and I quote, 'TMs? Ok... I'd suggest 174 Scratch FS. But your call.' Not sure where I said anything bad about them there... I just happen to know from experience that FS are fairly durable and handle well outside the park for soft skis. Do you just eat asshole flakes for breakfast, or is there some other reason you insist on being a hopeless cock? I almost don't blame flanker for saying that about you, seeing as everything you say seems to be an attack on someone. If only he could ban you...

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Jun 13 2004 1:52AM
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ATLANTASKI
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^^ LOGAN(creator of the post) you dont ski that fast on blacks, YES 175 is too big

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Jun 13 2004 8:57PM
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ATLANTASKI
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and youre like 5'7 because im 5'9 and ur shorter bro, logan get 168 scrathcs

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Jun 13 2004 9:00PM
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SaraJ
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i'm 5'3'' and I almost bought the 168 scratch...go with the 175. perfect size.

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Jun 13 2004 11:18PM
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shawnm1260
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im 5'8 155 and ride 183 stl for park
Jun 14 2004 12:25AM
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J.D.
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Once again, you^ are 35 lbs heavier than him, which makes all the difference.

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Jun 14 2004 12:36AM
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CHARLES.BRONSON
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just get the 175, cause a stiffer ski is better if you want to do more than just park, plus the tms arent perticularly stiff to begin with, so a longer length wont hurt
Jun 14 2004 12:56AM
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DynastarriderGP
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I'm 5 7 and ski the 175 TM, it's a damn good ski.



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Jun 14 2004 9:16AM
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ThisAngelicRage
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ehhh what about me... I'm 5'3' ish and about 125 lbs. my 165's are fine but I am just interested and moving up a size...





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Jun 14 2004 12:30PM
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J.D.
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Low 170s would probably be good, Lauren... I mean you can ski whatever works for you, though. You should probably just demo and see what you like best.

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Jun 14 2004 12:43PM
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ThisAngelicRage
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yeah I want like... 170's but I am kind of attached to dynastar, and trouble makers. but i'm planning on buying some chronics... so I need to start considering these things. funny though, if i had 175 Tm's they'd be exactly a foot taller than me.





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Jun 14 2004 12:47PM
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ATLskier
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Let me clarify something. What I meant by eastern blacks was the blacks in NC, short upper 30 degree range ice. I straightline the blacks that are a little flatter. I am 5, 8 and I am still growing. I need these skis to last more than a year.
Jun 14 2004 9:35PM
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lineskier10
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holy shit your 5'9 120, thats really fucking skinny
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Jun 14 2004 9:56PM
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ATLANTASKI
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^the kid has hips though he's really skinny and has this huge ass gut its amazing

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Jun 15 2004 10:55AM
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freak_skia
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ok you arent going to be hiting the park y are you geting a park ski you need like a all mountian ski. How fast are you on avrage like 30 or 40 or in hi 60s?
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Jun 15 2004 11:14AM
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ATLANTASKI
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^like 30s 20s, i ski with him and he's good but not solid

girls poo, but they are giftwrapped, have a little bow on them, and smell like cinnimon and vanilla

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Jun 15 2004 11:29AM
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ATLskier
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shut the fuck up andrew, go back mansion. I will ski park, just not as much as all mountain. Prob 40% park 60% all mtn. I can't spend over $300 for skis and bindings.
Jun 15 2004 12:00PM
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Mike-O
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what a stupid fuck thar ATLANTASKI..calling your friends names.
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Jun 15 2004 12:15PM
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ATLANTASKI
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MIKE_O IS AFUCKING FAGGOT
APESTEAD WILL KILL YOU BITCH

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Jun 15 2004 12:59PM
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freak_skia
Posts: 43 - Karma: 10
If you dont want to do park i got a set of race skis they are 170s Atomic Beta Race carv 9.20s and they are faster than my dads 180s Il sell them to you for like 300
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Jun 15 2004 3:33PM
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ATLskier
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No, I want a park ski, but I want to ski all mtn. I'm just thinking about getting some 175 TM's for a really good price.
Jun 15 2004 7:55PM
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freak_skia
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ok

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Jun 15 2004 8:00PM
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freak_skia
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Id just go with ebay or Newschoolers
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Jun 16 2004 9:55AM
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ATLskier
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thanks for the help. It is just a really good offer witha private seller, that's all. Thanks again, and if you have any more information, I would appreciate it.
Jun 16 2004 3:23PM
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