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I.Am.Lorde.
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HELLO NS! I am looking at getting a pair of domains for next year but i dont know what size to get I am 5' 10" and 155 and i live in the midwest So 169 or 179 and do rockered skis like these handle well in icy conditions Help gets k+
Jun 11 2011 11:31PM
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.RYAN66
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the 169 will be perfect. the rocker in the domain isnt that much of a difference to bump up in size to much. as far as how they handle on ice, they arent bad if you dont charge to hard. one of my friends has them and he used to be a racer, when he would try and make some nice gs turns on them at highspeeds he would just washout ( its was the funniest thing ever). but most people who buy this ski wont be doing that. so if you are going to be mostly lapping park and just goofing around on the mountain than this ski will be perfect.
Jun 11 2011 11:38PM
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I.Am.Lorde.
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thanks +k
Jun 11 2011 11:44PM
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Paul.Marik
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i was wondering the same thing. i live in the midwest too and am the same height so this helps alot. +K as well!
Jun 12 2011 12:07AM
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-AP-
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I'm 5'8" and I have the 174 revival so I'd say go 179. It's up to your preference though
Jun 12 2011 12:35AM
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I.Am.Lorde.
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Ya, i heard that since its early rise, you have less surface area so you should go bigger. Is that true
Jun 12 2011 8:07AM
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Paul.Marik
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thats what i thought too, but K2 size bigger so a 169 is more like a 174 and a 179 is like 182 or something. And the early rise makes it seem a little easier to handle but it won't be that much of a difference. hope that helps
Jun 12 2011 11:32AM
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-GL-
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yeah a 169 is gonna be actually bigger if you get 10/11 domains because of k2's weird sizing but if your getting 11/12 its gonna actually be 169 becuase they fixed all their sizing issues
Jun 12 2011 11:43AM
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Jonny7
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I'd like to hear someone saying something bad about the domains, cause I keep reading good comments and how people looooved them..Are they really that perfect?
Jun 12 2011 11:49AM
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Billek
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Id be happy with another pair of '10-'11 domains. I plan on getting them if I can't afford the new model. Such a fun ski, such nice quality... everything I want is met by the domains.
Jun 12 2011 12:59PM
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Paul.Marik
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so basically if you get the 10/11s then get 169, but if u get the 11/12 you should get the 179s
Jun 12 2011 8:06PM
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.RYAN66
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i think you have that backwards..
Jun 12 2011 8:10PM
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Paul.Marik
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well the 10/11s are longer than what they say so 169. but if he gets 179 from 11/12s then they will be more there actual size so I think I had it right?
Jun 12 2011 8:20PM
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I.Am.Lorde.
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Ok so go 179. Im just worried cause im not sure how heavy these are and im not the strongest person, and will the 2012 model be true 179 or a bit bigger or smaller?
Jun 12 2011 10:00PM
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Billek
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From my understanding, it will measure more true to it's advertised size. I have the same build as you, and I owned last years 169's, and I plan on getting the 179's this year. I'm also a fellow ice jibber so you'd appreciate the added contact that comes from this size.

Basically, get last years 169's if you want to save some skrill, or get this years in 179.
Jun 12 2011 10:06PM
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I.Am.Lorde.
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Thanks, k+
Jun 12 2011 10:10PM
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Billek
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Any time man. I put about 50-60 days on these skis and I have a lot to say about them. If you have any more questions about them, I'd be more than happy to help you out.
Jun 13 2011 3:17PM
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Jonny7
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durability? did you use them for urban as well?
Jun 13 2011 5:33PM
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Billek
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I pounded the shit out of them. Rock jibs all year, rails every day, lots of grass riding. The sidewall/cap hybrid construction minimizes topsheet gouges, and the base holds up really well. I had some edge cracks, and I lost an inch of edge at the end of April, but I totally expected that after the shit I put them through. I would totally use these for urban, but I would definitely minimize my rock jibbing if I was using them for that.

I can still use my skis now, and I plan on it during the early season, then allocating them for urban.

The one crippling damage I have have heard about with these skis is my friend snapping his tail. It is covered by warrantee so it's all good.
Jun 13 2011 6:14PM
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The_District.
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i have 10/11 169 and I am your height and they measure out to be 173 if that helps
Jun 13 2011 10:52PM
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stephengillboy
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ive got next years and they are a bit heavy, so if your not very strong you may want to go with the 169s
Jun 14 2011 1:06PM
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JakobS
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I'm 5'7 and I have 179, you should stop being a pussy and just get the longer ones.

And mine are just a bit over 180, and I really doubt that they have changed anything about the length for next year..
Jun 14 2011 4:54PM
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S-S-K
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Can someone confirm this? I am also looking at getting some Domains for next season. Thanks!
Jun 14 2011 5:55PM
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localonvolkls
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I have the 179 and I'm 5'10 and they're taller than me. The ski is a cool novelty ski but kind of weird when it comes to jumps and carving because they're so noodley. Because of the jib rocker the contact area on the ski is like your on ski blades basically. If all you want to do is rails and butters its a good ski. Its a cool design but its not for everyone.
Jun 19 2011 2:05AM
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Billek
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I have no problem turning on these things. They are nice and stable for me, even in icy conditions. In slush, these babies are KING!
Jun 19 2011 7:58PM
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-GL-
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http://http://blistergearreview.com/blister/?p=408 hopefully this works but it says somewhere in the article that k2 is fixing its sizing problems
Jun 19 2011 8:13PM
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localonvolkls
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they're just sloppy and i dont like that
Jun 20 2011 3:08AM
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DGski
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hey im 5 foot 4/5 inches and 115. what size domain? i might be demoing some soon
Jun 29 2011 6:01PM
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DGski
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oh and its next years model.
Jun 29 2011 6:06PM
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whitechocolate
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in my opinion, revival is a better ski
Jun 29 2011 6:28PM
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Pipe_Munky
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but the revival is gone next year replaced by the recoil
Jun 30 2011 10:12AM
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andrew95
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im 5'9 and i have the 169 (measures out to a 173) and its prefect for me and would be a great fit for you, mine handle ice very well but if you get a chance demo them!
Jun 30 2011 10:37AM
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Billek
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Yeah, the kids that have trouble riding these skis don't know what they're doing. They handle surprisingly well on ice.

How much fun are these on slushy spring days? These things power through sloppy moguls like a fuckin' champ.
Jun 30 2011 6:26PM
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SHampson
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http://www.evo.com/skis/k2-iron-maiden-revival-2012.aspx

Why do you guys like the revival more? The stiffness? I'm debating between the two for myself next year
Jul 1 2011 7:06PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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i just like the iron maiden graphic haha but basically directional and slightly stiffer or symmetrical and slightly softer, take your pick.
Jul 1 2011 11:13PM
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@tlas
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did they change the rocker in the new 11/12. on evo they say that last years iron maiden's rocker is rocker/flat/rocker. this year the rocker profile on the domain is rocker/camber/rocker.    does anyone know if evo just put that they're, or if k2 changed jib rocker?
Jul 2 2011 10:24AM
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Bumblesteeze
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Can someone confirm this?
Jul 2 2011 11:14AM
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OMGHEDIDNT
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last years domain's are definitely not flat. They do have some camber, not a lot but there's some noticeable camber.
Jul 2 2011 12:18PM
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@tlas
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yeah i thought that, i have them but i didnt know if they changed it
Jul 2 2011 2:15PM
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-KYLE-
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im 5'10 155 lbs and i ride 182's,

dont go with the 169s, get the 179s



Jul 2 2011 2:28PM
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Paul.Marik
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i'm getting mixed reviews from this thread, so just to clarify, if you do mostly jumps get 179 and if you spend more time on rails you should get 169s? at least thats what i hope cuz i just got 169s and i live in the midwest so hopefully this will be good for all the rails i do. oh yeah and im 5'10'' and they came up to my hairline
Jul 2 2011 4:34PM
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joshua
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Can anyone with 11/12's confirm if the actual running lengths have changed?
Sep 17 2011 6:25PM
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Black.Bird
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Sep 17 2011 8:25PM
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