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167 cm rossi scratch too big now what skis?

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snl093
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i just got done riding my rossi scratches, and after about 10 days on them they were good for me on rails but i could not spin. So i tried spinning on my last yers 155 afterbangs and i could spin. So now im going to return them and i need help deciding on which ski? im about 124 pounds 5'6 advanced skier. I want a not as stiff ski since im lighter and ski size 162- 165. Thanks so much for any help
Dec 4 2011 9:40PM
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hokkanee
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Good luck returning them after using them on rails for 10 days
Dec 4 2011 9:46PM
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jibcrew1
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go 166 a bangs or 165 ninthward hhps
Dec 4 2011 9:48PM
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BWalmer
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DO NOT TRADE THEM OUT!!! Just ski them and get used to the size...it does take a bit to get used to the size difference (155 to 167 is a major difference), but 167 is a good size for you (they're pretty much the same size as you, which is a perfect size for park skiing). Just trust me, keep working at it, once you get used to the size difference you'll be amazed at how much better bigger skis are than the little ones.
Dec 4 2011 9:54PM
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jibcrew1
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listen to the man
Dec 4 2011 9:57PM
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snl093
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i can return them b/c i got them off backcountry.com and ok well the guys at mammoth think there a lil to big for me throwing those spins
Dec 4 2011 9:57PM
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BWalmer
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Who are "the guys at mammoth"? Cause that statement makes no sense. Case in point (while size to ski ratio will be slightly different...it'll work), Simon Dumont is about 5'7"/5'8" and he rides 181s at times and he can spin like a beast...now I realize that he's Dumont...but my point is that ski length has nothing to do with how fast you can spin, you just have to get used to the length.
Dec 4 2011 10:04PM
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Kreech
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This, and I believe he's actually about 5'4", riding 181s nonetheless
Dec 4 2011 10:09PM
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snl093
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unbound shop guys and so just try a little harder to spin and ill get used to it soon? im young if you cant tell im 14

Dec 4 2011 10:12PM
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BWalmer
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Yup...you'll get it back soon enough...also, remember that it's the beginning of the season and going straight into what you learned last season is tricky, you gotta warm back up again and get your ski legs back.
Dec 4 2011 10:15PM
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snl093
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ok well thanks man i dont think i will now but if i do return them and get atomic punx would that be good choice? 164
Dec 4 2011 10:17PM
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BWalmer
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punx are pretty fun, and 164 wouldn't be bad, it would at least be a good transition to a size that you (theoretically) should be riding.
Dec 4 2011 10:18PM
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jason...
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sack up and learn to ski a proper sized ski. when i was 5'2 i went from 151 invaders to 173 punx, it took a few days but i got used to it and am definitely a better skier because of it.
Dec 4 2011 10:21PM
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snl093
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yeah cause my friend had 164 el reys and hes 5'8 5'9 130 pounds and his 2nd day skiing this season was spinning 3's and i couldnt but i could last year as well with 5's etc
Dec 4 2011 10:22PM
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jibcrew1
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holy shit dude
Dec 4 2011 10:23PM
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eastcoastrider22
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Probably just have to get used to the difference in length of the skis. Ive used the scratches for the past like 4-5 years and they are great. not stiff at all. Just get used to the greater length and they will be great skis.
Dec 5 2011 4:10PM
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LAME.
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Im 5'6 and trust me, I can spin fine on 175.
Dec 5 2011 5:45PM
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snl093
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ok thanks ill ride them some more and see
Dec 5 2011 5:45PM
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JakobS
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There is nothing wrong with the skis you have, you just suck at skiing. Just man up and learn it!
Dec 5 2011 6:25PM
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