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profa_212
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Is this ski more buttery or is it stiff? Also wondering what size I should get. I am 5" 10' and 135 ish pounds. I do 50/50 jumps to rails. At max the jumps I will be hitting is probably like 40ft. And the biggest I will be throwing is maybe 720s or or rodeo 5s. Thx for ur help +k to good answers
Mar 29 2012 10:26PM
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Aiden-P
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Get the 171. I've never ridden it, but it has tip and tail rocker. So I'm guessing it will be quite playful! Supposed to be an amazing ski!
Mar 29 2012 11:31PM
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rudager
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No..

He's 5'10"..And seems like an aggressive park skier.
A 171 is incredibly short, then add in the rocker.. Go with a 181 for sure.

The rocker helps for buttering for sure.
Mar 29 2012 11:37PM
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dadunda
Posts: 447 - Karma: 219
No...

181 for sure OP
Mar 30 2012 12:15AM
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RudyGarmisch
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I'd go longer, it'll be a bit more to throw around, but the added stability it gives a person your height is nice.
Mar 30 2012 12:48AM
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Jaggy_Snake
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Wait until next season. Get 186. Kinda wish I had a 186 now, but I manage on my 181s.
Mar 30 2012 9:06AM
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BWalmer
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The rocker lets it butter, but it's still stable on jumps. Get the 181 at least, I have the 171s this year and they're a bit too short, I'm probably getting the 181 next season (I'm 5'8").
Mar 30 2012 9:42AM
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profa_212
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Thx you guys +k
Mar 30 2012 7:54PM
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Dr.Gonzo
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not to thread jack here, but im planning o picking up a pair of these also, im 6'0" and around 150 lbs, im currently skiing on like 167's or something, and was planning on going for the 171's but after this i may go for the 181's. what do you goys think?
Mar 30 2012 10:59PM
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BWalmer
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go no shorter than 181, honestly, you'd be good on a 186 even.
Mar 30 2012 11:07PM
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C_Thomps-12
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I'm thread jacking too, but i don't see a point in making a new thread.... if i was getting a soft-med flex park ski like t-hall or lte what size would i get if I'm 5-10 135lbs and I'm skiing east coast so icy and like 70-30 rails to jumps
Mar 31 2012 12:30PM
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BWalmer
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Either 176 or 181 THall (I'd lean more towards 181, but if you want a slightly smaller ski, you could do 176 too)
178 LTE (The better fit, honestly)
Mar 31 2012 2:09PM
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