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ABH
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Alright I live out east and I can get a sweet ass deal from liberty for some new skis. I am almost 6 foot tall and live out east. I was thinking about 180cm skis but all my friends say thats way to long for me and I should go with 170cm. I am a good skier and I actually instruct at my local mtn. Will goin 10 cm longer affect my park and pipe ability?

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Sep 20 2004 1:25PM
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skimack
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If you're 6' tall and weigh anywhere above 150 you need to get the longer skis. 10cm won't affect your ability to spin unless you just like to whip your body around to do 540s over 10' jumps. Plus 170 will look far too short on you.

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Sep 20 2004 1:29PM
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im about 5'9' and ride 177's







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Sep 20 2004 1:35PM
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PowderCanuck
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Depends if you're a heavy guy or not. If you weigh like 180 pounds you're best off with 180cm. If you're less than 160 lbs then maybe the 170s would be good (well 175s would be better than 170 if you can get em, cuz you are pretty tall)

a lot of people say 'it's gonna line up to your eyes' or stupid shit like that. That's wrong. It's both height and weight that matter.


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Sep 20 2004 1:36PM
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ABH
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I am just around 150 lbs




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Sep 20 2004 1:40PM
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PowderCanuck
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I would say go with the 170s, but I personnaly like a bit shorter skiis. A lot of guys like em a bit longer. Depends on your style and what you think you'd like best.

Demo em both if you can. Easyiest way to find out.

They don't make a 175-ish size?


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Sep 20 2004 1:44PM
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kyle_w
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does that mean im screwed, cuz im about 130 lbs







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Sep 20 2004 1:45PM
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PowderCanuck
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Dunno. I don't claim to be a skiing guru. I just like to read up on skiing and research shit so alot of what I know is from the web or asking pro shop guys. Probably best to ask someone who knows their shit a bit better than me.


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Sep 20 2004 1:51PM
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DirtyMick
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i am 6'4' and about 190lbs. i always ski 190's or try to. i am affraid if i go smaller i will just over power the skis. plus, longer skis go faster, and usually more stable at higher speeds.
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Sep 20 2004 4:04PM
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poor@$$skibum
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im 6'3, 150 and i have no problem spinning my 180's in the park. plus, the speed and stabilty forementioned are more reasons to go longer.


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Sep 20 2004 4:06PM
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TheStamos
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im 5'10 with 179 Fujatives i will have no prob.





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Sep 20 2004 4:09PM
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ABH
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Well see this is a problem, should I go liberty stealth (180cm) or the new ar5's (176cm)...will 4 cm even make a difference?




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Sep 20 2004 5:24PM
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epimitheus
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flex will have an impact too. tanner's a shrimp and skis fine one the 180 ar5s. i'd say that if you consider yourself advanced or want to do more actually skiiing, get 180, if you're more of a beginner or ski predominantly park, go a little shorter. i'm sure you'll have fun with either pick.

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Sep 20 2004 5:29PM
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poor@$$skibum
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just get what u r more comfortable with. if u have skied different sizes b4. it is my feeling that as long as u r in control u can't go too long.


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Sep 20 2004 6:02PM
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Kev
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word anything in the 175-180 range will be good.

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Sep 20 2004 6:09PM
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rk1080
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dude i'm 5' 10'' and about 135lbs and i just got ar5's in 176, i'm really confident in my choice, i'd go with 180 if i were you for sure.
Sep 20 2004 10:49PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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I'm 5'8 and I'm on 180's. Just curius what model are you getting and how much $$






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Sep 21 2004 8:49AM
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yeah im like 5'10 150 and im gettin 178s this year
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Sep 21 2004 9:28AM
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ABH
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I can get a good deal from liberty, or I might get the new ar5's in 176... I just cant decide!




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Sep 21 2004 7:18PM
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ABH
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argh, will the 3-4 inches effect my spins and pipe that much?




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Sep 21 2004 10:20PM
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