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Could I do this?

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@tlas
Posts: 1625 - Karma: 68
I may be getting k2 recoils. But they may be too big. I'm 5'8 145lbs and a pretty aggressive skier, but I ski a lot of rails but I do want to progress with jumps. I know the 174 would be perfects, but my only option is 179, which I think will end up to 182? so will a 182 ski be way to big?

thanks
Jul 15 2012 11:55AM
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jaredmdub
Posts: 2229 - Karma: 564
I don't think 5 extra cm is going to rape you. Just my opinion.
Jul 15 2012 2:04PM
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@tlas
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+k
Jul 15 2012 4:03PM
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avocado.
Posts: 262 - Karma: 247
then mount them center, and btw, youll be more stable at speeds and BIG jumps so think like progression
Jul 15 2012 4:13PM
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@tlas
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is the rocker on the recoil even noticeable?
Jul 15 2012 4:39PM
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crunkiest
Posts: 369 - Karma: 21
my bro has revivals (basically the same as the recoil) and you can hardly notice it
Jul 15 2012 4:45PM
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jmasterp
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ya, i have revivals, don't notice the rocker, other than when i get into a little crud.
Jul 15 2012 5:02PM
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@tlas
Posts: 1625 - Karma: 68
oh
Jul 15 2012 5:06PM
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@tlas
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and how's the flex on them, are they really stiff, or can you still have fun on them?
Jul 15 2012 5:10PM
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Mont.Tremblant
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@tlas.. your so gay. no one likes you. NOBODY BUY FROM HIM! He wanted to trade my skis for his stickers
Jul 15 2012 7:04PM
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ballsofsteeze
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it's not your only option.

Jul 15 2012 7:07PM
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@tlas
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well id be buyer them used.
Jul 15 2012 7:11PM
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COCKTOMUS_PRIME
Posts: 385 - Karma: 22
idk im your size and i jumped from a 168 to a 176 and i felt a huge difference but the skis were shaped noticeably different but you get used to it fairly quick they are much more pleasent in the air though
Jul 15 2012 7:20PM
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ballsofsteeze
Posts: 611 - Karma: 45
okay

Jul 16 2012 5:54PM
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Toaster-Tony
Posts: 3531 - Karma: 5,850
I have skied 171's the last three years and I'm about 5'7", 145 lbs. Last season I wore my friend's 178's for a day and I felt literally no difference on rails and they felt better on jumps. It may sound like a big jump but a few extra cm's won't throw you off too much, I say go for it.
Jul 16 2012 8:30PM
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qcSkier123
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even if you buy the 174 or the 179, you will get used to them so go for it
Jul 16 2012 10:02PM
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