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161 cm too big?

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ski4freee
Posts: 259 - Karma: 19
I currently have armada codas 150 cm , i am looking to get ar7's 161 cm. I am only 5'2.5-3 and hoping to grow within a few years. They would go about 3 inches over my head. I ski probably 70% park 30%groomers. I know they should be fine but im just kinda nervous jumping 11cm. so im just asking if they will be fine, or if they will be a bit long.. Thanks
Nov 15 2011 6:54PM
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egg.
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im like 5'3-4 and on 162s. i went from 151s and there fine. you should be alright
Nov 15 2011 6:58PM
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ButterItOut
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im 5' 41/2, 5' 5 and i went from 149 to 173. on the other hand 173 i got are one of the lightest skis so...
Nov 15 2011 7:07PM
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jason...
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no its fine. i've said this in a million other threads but i started skiing on 173's when i was 5'2. definitely a little big but i think it made me a better skier. i'd recommend mid-high 160's for someone your size
Nov 15 2011 7:22PM
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LAME.
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That size will fit you perfectly.
Nov 15 2011 7:24PM
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SamC
Posts: 84 - Karma: 31
I'm 4'11 and i ride a 160 so you get used to after a couple of days.
Nov 15 2011 7:27PM
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andstuff
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I skied 180cm Maiden AKs when I was 5'2". It made me a much stronger skier and now I ride 191s no problem (currently 5'8")
Nov 15 2011 7:29PM
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ski4freee
Posts: 259 - Karma: 19
Alright guys, thanks alot for the help +k to everyone
Nov 15 2011 7:53PM
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ORDEAL
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Nov 15 2011 8:06PM
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NEEDMOSNOW
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from 139 to 160
Nov 15 2011 9:05PM
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james6345789
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You do realize there's one t in Minnesota, right?
Nov 15 2011 10:51PM
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snl093
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155 afterbangs to 167 rossi scratch im 5'6
Nov 15 2011 10:53PM
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0steeze
Posts: 72 - Karma: 38

all about feel brah

Nov 16 2011 11:05AM
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DaysToCome
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go long. you may struggle at first but skiing a longer ski will pay off
Nov 16 2011 2:21PM
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QuinnBestwick
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im just 5 foot and ride 160s and they r fine

Nov 16 2011 6:21PM
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NEEDMOSNOW
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i do realize tha but that name was already taken
Nov 16 2011 6:54PM
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swagburg
Posts: 798 - Karma: 4,706
im 5'2 and i ski 160s. they are defiantly 3 inches over my head. there perfect
Nov 16 2011 7:16PM
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james6345789
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Good, I can't stand when people don't know things that are really relevant to them (not meaning you). You may want to get rid of the t and just put a period at the end. By the way, I also ski Buck. They're blowing snow tonight!
Nov 16 2011 9:41PM
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NEEDMOSNOW
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ya they tried last night but all they got was water
ps im gng to wild sat preseason baby
Nov 16 2011 10:12PM
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james6345789
Posts: 4763 - Karma: 467
Nice
Nov 16 2011 10:57PM
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peyton
Posts: 1475 - Karma: 1,062
you will be good. long skis = more thug. have fun man. if you can ski a long ski you are a better skier. and everything looks better haha
Nov 17 2011 1:16AM
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Hughes
Posts: 1023 - Karma: 940
what are they?
Nov 17 2011 2:55PM
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