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Anybody have Surface New Lifes? I have some questions...

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sierraskier.
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So I am going to buy some Surface New Lifes, but I can't decide if I should get the 174 or the 184. I am only 5' 5", 135-140 lbs, but I don't want to end up with a ski that's too short for me. I know that New Lifes have quite a bit of rocker, so they will ski much shorter, I just don't know how much. Any experience out there?
Also, I know that they are fully symmetrical, but I feel really weird mounting bindings at center for pow skis. Do I really need to mount them center, or can a move them back a bit?
Thanks!
Oct 13 2011 6:55PM
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sierraskier.
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Anybody have suggestions?
Oct 14 2011 2:20PM
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Pretzel___Slaya
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I'm 5ft 9in. and i ride a 174 so I would so 174 or smaller
Oct 14 2011 2:26PM
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BROSEIDON
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I'm 6'2" and have 184s, since the 194s sold out. But if i was you I'd definitely get the 174's.
Oct 14 2011 2:38PM
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sierraskier.
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Alright thanks guys, do you have yours center mounted?
Oct 14 2011 8:39PM
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BROSEIDON
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thats where theyre supposed to be mounted, so yes. They're fully symetrical
Oct 14 2011 8:41PM
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Pretzel___Slaya
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Yep I have them mounted True-Centered
Oct 14 2011 9:12PM
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H-Slice
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im 5'5 and i ski 175s seem perfect for me and they are JJs soi a pow ski 174 would be pretty ideal i think hope this helps
Oct 15 2011 1:56AM
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sierraskier.
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Schweet thanks for the help.
Oct 15 2011 2:20AM
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