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183 or 192 (6'1) +k

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Oldmann1584
Posts: 1399 - Karma: 95
k well i'm thinkin about getting the Atomic Bent chetler but I cant decide if i should get the 183 or 192. 192 most likely since i will be touring on these skis and using them for powder/bigger mountain lines. i'm about intermediate but i will improve and i plan on doing tricks etc off cliffs and stuff which is why i thought maybe a little shorter but i'm stuck in between

what do you guys think? all comments are appreciated and those that are helpful for me +K :)
May 13 2012 4:25AM
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Pastie
Posts: 676 - Karma: 146
You could probably manage 192 due to the amount of early rise, for example I'm 5.11ft and use 182s.
Using longer skis takes a bit to get used to, but in the long run I find I perform better on them as I feel more stable and am able to achieve higher speeds.
May 13 2012 4:30AM
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TheWakes.
Posts: 685 - Karma: 235
how tall are you and how much do you weigh? the 192 is burly and for someone who is over 6 feet tall and 200+ lbs. if you dont fall into that category AND you are a self proclaimed intermediate skier, get the 183.
May 13 2012 11:12AM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
for you it doesnt matter go for the 192 which is actually 190 for charging and just cruising through deep stuff you'll need all the surface area you need. even if you were only 5'10 id still recommend the 192
May 13 2012 11:32AM
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Session
Posts: 5389 - Karma: 22,281
Get the 192's if you're going Bent Chetlers. Ultimately I felt like they gave up on me in heavy skied up pow, but they were fun in the fresh. I wouldn't call them a burly charger as the tips and tails are still kind of floppy.
May 13 2012 12:07PM
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Caucasian_Asian
Posts: 2447 - Karma: 1,665
I'm 5'11" and I wouldn't even consider the 183. 

The only ski I own that is shorter than a 189 is a SL ski.
May 13 2012 12:10PM
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Oldmann1584
Posts: 1399 - Karma: 95
alright guess i'll go with the 192s,

for reference i'm about 205 pounds 6 foot 1

i just wanted to make sure before i got them

thanks for the replies! :)
May 13 2012 12:40PM
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RudyGarmisch
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192 for sure.
May 13 2012 4:46PM
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Blake.P
Posts: 9894 - Karma: 3,585
definitely 192 then., im 5'10 165 and i demoed both, and liked the 192 better
May 13 2012 5:38PM
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VD.
Posts: 4054 - Karma: 4,565
Definately 192, I'm 5'10 and wouldn't want anything shorter than 191 when I'm in the deep. Also the 192 is 50% stiffer (correct me if wrong) so at 200lbs+ and when you're charging it will be apprieciated.
May 13 2012 6:52PM
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Ben.
Posts: 21463 - Karma: 683
192. 183 with rocker will feel realllly short. 192 will be a nice longer landing platform, more stable at speed, just better.
192 should be prime.
May 13 2012 6:57PM
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minihef
Posts: 813 - Karma: 781
No question the 192s. I ski the 183s, am 7 inches shorter than you and wish they were a bit longer.
May 13 2012 10:30PM
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ikindalikeskiing
Posts: 1381 - Karma: 142
I believe it is 15% stiffer and 192s no doubt I'm 5'7" and I ski the 183
May 13 2012 11:17PM
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