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K2 Domain sizing.

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SamtheHoe
Posts: 33 - Karma: 12

Im 5'8, 155 lbs, intermediate skier, and am wondering if I should get the 169 or 179 domains. And yes I did use the search bar but couldn't come up with anybody my height and weight.

May 28 2012 10:13PM
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TheWakes.
Posts: 685 - Karma: 235
i would go 179, but if u only do smaller rails them the shorter one would be fine. keep in mind the long size is center-mounted, rockered, and soft flexing.
May 28 2012 11:33PM
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snakerton
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k2s are longer than they say
May 28 2012 11:35PM
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That_One_Dude
Posts: 1050 - Karma: 760
A 169 K2 would run more like a 174 which should be about perfect for someone 5'8. They 179 will run like a 184 which is really long if you're only 5'8. If it helps I am 5'11 and ride 176 Armada's
May 28 2012 11:46PM
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SamtheHoe
Posts: 33 - Karma: 12

 I will probably get the 169's now. Thanks for the help.

May 28 2012 11:52PM
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MRoden
Posts: 753 - Karma: 211
my friend and I both ride domains. he's your height and has 169. Im 6'4 and he tried my 179 for fun but ended up liking them better. I really think its up to you. If you're young and going to grow get 179.
May 29 2012 12:14AM
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Twig
Posts: 6407 - Karma: 60,031
i'ma post this here for now, i'm looking for a cheap summer jibbing ski, domain is the cheapest option other than abangs...
I'm 5'9 140... 169 (173-4) or 179 (183-4)?
Jun 20 2012 8:14PM
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@tlas
Posts: 1625 - Karma: 68
Wait until next season because they have a new size of them, now it goes 169, 174, 179
Jun 20 2012 8:23PM
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Twig
Posts: 6407 - Karma: 60,031
yeh i know, but i need skis now, i have 8 weeks skiing coming up and one pair of mashed Sir Francis Bacons and thats it.
Jun 20 2012 8:31PM
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schmies
Posts: 2032 - Karma: 511
Keep in mind that with Jib Rocker (flat base and slight tip and tail rocker), you can swing them around on snow and on features super quick.
Jun 20 2012 9:37PM
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
im 5' 10 and 140 and have the 169s, i measured them and they seemed to be like 173, but i find them perfect
Jun 20 2012 10:00PM
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QuinnBestwick
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i would say 179 unless your not that strong in the legs
Jun 20 2012 10:32PM
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Twig
Posts: 6407 - Karma: 60,031
i'm not that strong in the legs at the moment if i'm being honest, part of the reason i'm scaling down from my line bacons. just coming back from an injury.
Jun 21 2012 7:08AM
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