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Is a 192mm ski to big for me?

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[J_Gasper]
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Planning on buying a pair of Atomic Coax. I can get a really solid deal on them for a ski in great condition, although, they are 192cm...

I am 5'11 215lbs and ski aggressively. These skis would be my dedicated ski to take out west. I live in Michigan, and need a dedicated ski to take out west that can handle everything. Out west, these need to rock steep groomers, tight tree skiing, and steep open bowls. I wouldn't really be playing around with them much as in trick wise. 3s and 5s off of small drops but thats really it.


Is this the right length for me?
Jan 23 2012 8:31PM
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Blake.P
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that sounds perfect for you. plus i think they are rockered/ have early rise, so they would ski a bit shorter. get them
Jan 23 2012 8:38PM
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[J_Gasper]
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word. thanks man. do you think i will have a problem in the trees?
Jan 23 2012 8:40PM
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Dr.Rick_Marshall
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No, you will actually be surprised at how easy they will handle. If you are a strong skier you will be very happy.
Jan 23 2012 8:43PM
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[J_Gasper]
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really? cool. do you own a pair of coax's or are you just speaking for general?
Jan 23 2012 8:45PM
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Goku
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Those are HUGE but they rip, The Atomics are about 3-4cm than anyother Ive seen in the same size. The Coax is a sweet ski though
Jan 23 2012 9:19PM
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AJizzle
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I've spent a lot of time on the coax, and it rips, I was suprised that even in the trees the 192 is exactly what I wanted, the 80's size ski ju ust felt too short. Btw i'm 6'0" 200.
Jan 24 2012 11:59AM
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VD.
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I'm about your hight and a bit lighter and I ride 191s
Jan 24 2012 12:23PM
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[J_Gasper]
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bump. thanks everyone for the help. i think i am going to purchase them. just want to get a little bit more input
Jan 24 2012 4:29PM
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EASYZ
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I'd say get em I am 5 10 and rock 186 on3p Jeffery's and love em 192 should be perfect
Jan 24 2012 6:02PM
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rudager
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I responded to your question in the Atomic thread. You'll love them, your weight will help you control them with ease
Jan 24 2012 6:11PM
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steezypink21
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Buy them. I'm 5 inches taller but about 15 lbs lighter than you and live out west and my new everyday ski this season is a 194 el Dictator. You'll love the atomics
Jan 24 2012 9:25PM
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holytoast
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Thats massive. I dont know much about it though
Jan 24 2012 9:56PM
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I.B
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I ski a 189, i'm 5'7' and 135 lbs. I ski super agressive, they ski awesome for me.

i have mine mounted -3 back and it was perfect. I fucking loved them, oh and they were the 189 bluehouse mavens.
Jan 25 2012 12:00AM
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Balto
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in the 190+ range i stick to a general rule, if you have to ask if it is to big, it probably is
Jan 25 2012 12:10AM
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wrichmond
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I demoed and didn't like the ski personally, but the length should work for you.
Jan 25 2012 12:11AM
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[J_Gasper]
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Word. Thanks for all the help guys.

working on getting a pair of 186 Jeffreys, the 192 Atomics are my back up to that.

Jan 25 2012 10:23AM
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