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What size AR7 for me!!?? + K

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HipSnip
Posts: 273 - Karma: 97

im 5'8" and 134 lbs. Im skiing on a 151cm center mounted ski as of now. i want a length that i can really work with and jib. Im gunna be doing alot of rails! so im thinking of 166cm for a low weight?

Jan 1 2011 1:29PM
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NoCoastSkier
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im 510 weigh 145 i ride 176 ar6s they seem perfect
Jan 1 2011 2:09PM
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HipSnip
Posts: 273 - Karma: 97
hmm, those seem big for me. what are you thoughts on the 166cm? pros? cons?
Jan 1 2011 2:16PM
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Tahoe_Steve
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My friend is 5'6-7"ish and 110lbs. He rides the 166s perfectly. I think that would be a fine size for you but if you grow anymore bump up a size for sure.
Jan 1 2011 2:16PM
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Out2Pasture
Posts: 98 - Karma: 16

If your young enough that you still got some growing to do get a longer ski so your not stuck on something too small.

I got an older pair of 160 ar5's that have never been drilled still in plastic for sale if your intrested.  Give you a ski for low $$ you don't have to worry about trashing up.,

Jan 1 2011 2:31PM
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iffe
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166 would be good if you're not growing anymore, otherwise it might be too short.
Jan 1 2011 3:20PM
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Creamy.Pies.
Posts: 126 - Karma: 118
If your more into rails I think 166 would be a good size...but If you do alot of jumps go with the next size up. I'm 5 foot 4 and I have 166 because I like jumps more.
Jan 1 2011 7:47PM
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mr.skierman
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I'm getting the same ski.. And I'm about the same dimensions.. But I ordered the 171 for more stability. Even though I do more rails.. I'll let you know how they are once I start skiing them
Jan 1 2011 9:31PM
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mr.skierman
Posts: 442 - Karma: 11
You still have those? (ar5's)
Jan 1 2011 10:19PM
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Out2Pasture
Posts: 98 - Karma: 16
Sure do PM sent
Jan 1 2011 10:32PM
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mr.skierman
Posts: 442 - Karma: 11
Gotcha
Jan 1 2011 10:34PM
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mr.skierman
Posts: 442 - Karma: 11
The 171's are perfect. Cause since they're mounted pretty close to center, it's no hard to handle or anything. Basic rule . Park ski= big
Jan 15 2011 9:37AM
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drumbumocdp
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dont be afraid of a long ski. I got some long boards last year and i really like having a long ski, especially when center mounting. I would say the 171 wouldnt be a bad choice since the ar7's are hopefully going to last a long time and you will grow
Jan 15 2011 9:48AM
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skiRay
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yeah i agree. definitly go 171
Jan 15 2011 4:28PM
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Mr_pretzel
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176s. Longer is better.

Also they ski short as fuck.
Jan 15 2011 4:31PM
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