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Size Dilemma (help!)

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c-fries
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Alright I understand this kind of thread has been posted and reposted a bunch of times but i need some help. I bought a pair of Surface No Times 2012 for 200 at a big sale a few days ago (OG price was 400). I had heard mixed things about surface skis but I figured for 200 bucks why not try them out. I rode a pair of line anthems 171 last year and kinda wanted two pairs of skis ( one to beat up and stuff). These surface skis are 172, they have early rise and they're pretty stiff but I'm 5'11 and 135 pounds, but I'm questioning whether or not I bought the right size. They didn't have the next size up (182) and I couldn't find it anywhere online. I have a kid that wants to buy them from me, but I'm not sure if I can find the same ski in a size up. Should I just mount them and ride them this winter (they're about up to my eyebrows) or sell them and look for something else that's pretty similar in the flex pattern and everything? Help me out
Sep 2 2012 12:12PM
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AndyGreen
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just ride them.
Sep 2 2012 5:47PM
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50Kal
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It's gonna feel short. Not sure on the amount of rocker on that ski but it'll feel like a 160 or smaller. Thats your decision.
Personally I say diversify your quiver. Unless those Anthems you have are ready to fall apart , I say go for a more all mnt ski. Something like K2 Kung fujas or something similar would fit the bill. Gives you another ski, more all mnt and some pow capabilities. Can still hit the park.
Unless your planning to never leave the park. Then get another park ski.
Sep 2 2012 6:49PM
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Gmart
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rocker does make a ski feel short but it cant be rockered that much. Plus, you dont weigh that much so i wouldnt hesitate too much about it. Ski em, and dont forget and ski that has early rise (rocker) is gonna feel super short
Sep 2 2012 8:52PM
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c-fries
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Word thanks very much
Sep 3 2012 8:08AM
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