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I'm Sorry - thall sizing

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nstubler
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I'm sorry for creating this thread, but I gotta buy em tomorrow and need to know what size to get.

I'm 5'10" and 150 pounds, and the ski is pretty much only gonna only be used for park
Ski 60% rails, 40% jumps

Between 171 and 176

Love Help - Added Karma
Oct 16 2011 10:24PM
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SteezoSaurus
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You should go with the 176 cm. If you consider yourself to be an experienced skier, that extra length will come in handy especially at higher speeds.
Oct 16 2011 10:27PM
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nstubler
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aright dude, and I forgot to add that, Advanced type 3+ skier, intermediate to advanced in park

+K bro
Oct 16 2011 10:30PM
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Banane.
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176cm for sure , im 5'11 and 160 lbs and my park ski are 176cm and i love them. Plus the extra lenght will help you for landing big jump, sonce t-hall are kinda soft.
Oct 16 2011 10:34PM
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nstubler
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the last two seasons I had 164s
will transferring to a 176 be pretty noticable? Like force me to relearn rail tricks and what not?
Oct 16 2011 10:58PM
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SteezoSaurus
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Definitely not. It may be slightly weird the first run, but I have a feeling the park will be a bit easier than before because of it.
Oct 16 2011 11:01PM
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nstubler
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thats great to hear
thanks for the help man
Oct 16 2011 11:24PM
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LAME.
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176 is perfect for you.
Oct 16 2011 11:28PM
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Bumblesteeze
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Don't be sorry for making a thread like this.. You're in gear talk bud..

I'd go with the 176 and it won't take you that long to get used to them, you'll have a blast.
Oct 16 2011 11:31PM
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hollygrove
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176, i'd go longer if i were you even.
Oct 16 2011 11:32PM
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nstubler
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hooked it up with k and shit

and i think I'm sold on 176 now

Ive got some old Marker Griffons, will these guys be fine on the thalls?

Oct 16 2011 11:34PM
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Bumblesteeze
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Griffons will do the job on the thall.
Oct 16 2011 11:37PM
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Steezegull
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i figure this would be the best place to ask for advice, Im about 5'8 to 5'9 130 lbs and just picked up the 171s yesterday, but could've gone with the 176s and i can still bring them back and trade em for the bigger size. i have no idea what any of this experience classification shit is but ive been riding park for a couple years now and used to race so i know how to handle a ski. should i step it up to the 176?
Oct 17 2011 10:24AM
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Bumblesteeze
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If you can exchange it, go right ahead. Skis are expensive, so you don't want to end up with a product that you aren't satisfied with. I would definitely go with the 176, due to your height and ski experience.
Oct 17 2011 10:32AM
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Steezegull
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thanks man i wasn't really sure, but ill definitely exchange for the 176 as soon as i can
Oct 17 2011 12:29PM
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steve0
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Seconded. If in doubt, go bigger. Worst case it forces you to be a stronger skier.
Oct 17 2011 12:39PM
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p-fo
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Definitely go with the 176. I'm 5'8" 140 and I'd even consider it, though I ride 171 Anthems right now.
Oct 17 2011 12:41PM
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Legoman
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Just get the 181s and centre mount its only 2cm at even if you were smaller it would be more than manageable. You wont regret it.
Oct 17 2011 12:49PM
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TheAfterBang
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176 no doubt bro
Oct 17 2011 9:39PM
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That_One_Dude
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Same height as you and 10 pounds less. I just got 176 and there perfect.
Oct 17 2011 10:07PM
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