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Is this the right powder ski length?

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D-Neuf
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Hi,

I'm looking at a used Atomic Bent Chetler 2011. The ski is 183cm and I'm 183cm as well. Would it be to long or is the size good enough? I've only ridden park so far, but now that I'm in Whistler, I would like to shred some powder.

/ Steffen
Nov 12 2011 8:47PM
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RudyGarmisch
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i'm 5'10, I ride 191's. I like bigger skis for pow, but to each their own.
Nov 12 2011 9:01PM
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rudager
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How much do you weigh?

Is the ski for charging? Or messing around? Or both?

I'd choose the longer one, it's going to ride shorter.
Nov 12 2011 9:05PM
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D-Neuf
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I'm weighing 62kg (137 pounds). I would like messing around, but also charging.
Nov 12 2011 9:13PM
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rudager
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Well you are lighter.

So, in my brain, you fall between both...I don't know how long the 192s run, but they'd be fun for charging.

As the 183s would be fun for pretty much everything. You also might find them a but more manageable when it comes to tighter areas like trees
Nov 12 2011 9:37PM
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Knowmadsfam
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Im 6 foot and i ride 176 bacons. They rip and have a good edge contact for a 176 and still charge hard
Nov 12 2011 9:46PM
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rudager
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See, I find that much too short.
I'm 6'2", and wouldn't dream of going below 186 for a pow ski, but that's just me though.
Nov 12 2011 9:54PM
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D-Neuf
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Bacons are sick! But I've paid a lot to get overseas to Canada, so I don't really got the money for brand new powder skis, when I'm going to buy some new park skis later on the season. I think, I'll go with the Atomic Bent Chetler (183cm).

Thanks for your help!

/ Steffen
Nov 12 2011 10:00PM
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