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Ski Advice. Please Help.

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andrew.jenkins
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Hi im new to skiing and I am looking into a pair of park skis. Im pretty much settled on line afterbangs but dont know what size to get. DONT HATE. I weigh 145 and am exactly 6 feet. They will be used for park only.



155cm

166cm

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177cm

THANKS.
Apr 30 2011 11:34AM
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andrew.jenkins
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Apr 30 2011 11:34AM
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Twig
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177. I think there's also a 184 next year but since you're a beginner I'd say 177.
Apr 30 2011 11:41AM
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RudyGarmisch
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155's would be snowblades for you.
Apr 30 2011 12:25PM
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andrew.jenkins
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May 1 2011 5:11PM
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RIP_leos_shack
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At 6'0" I wouldn't go much under 170ish.  166 would probably be easier to learn on, but as you progress they're gonna feel really short.
May 1 2011 8:44PM
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andrew.jenkins
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Jul 18 2011 11:48PM
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.ste
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177 sounds good
Jul 22 2011 11:02AM
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[J_Gasper]
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145lbs 6 feet? holy shit. eat something
Jul 22 2011 11:45AM
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Jonny7
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stfu
Jul 22 2011 12:33PM
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