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Alpha 1 sizing

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Knowmadsfam
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im 6 foot 155 and i cant decide between the 182 and the 176 alpha 1's. Its not that the larger ski is gonna be to much for me i just dont know how they will handle in the park. Any imput?
Nov 14 2011 7:09PM
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Knowmadsfam
Posts: 357 - Karma: 11
One more q. do the 182's ski like a 182 or do they ski shorter due to the early rise

Nov 14 2011 7:14PM
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steezysteeze
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I've heard they ride shorter.
Nov 14 2011 7:15PM
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Knowmadsfam
Posts: 357 - Karma: 11
Alright thanks man! anyone whose ridden them have an input?
Nov 14 2011 7:40PM
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openmindportrait
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I am same height and weight and i love my 176's but a 182 would be fine too They are amazing skis
Nov 14 2011 7:50PM
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Knowmadsfam
Posts: 357 - Karma: 11
Okay sweet I'm gonna go with the 182's i think. do your 76's ski a little shorter than a 176
Nov 14 2011 8:05PM
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