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Need help on ski sizing

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mr_brown
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alright im a little over 6ft and and debating on weather i should get the 176's or the 181's anyone know whats best?
Sep 8 2012 1:18PM
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Pikachu.
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Sep 8 2012 1:31PM
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VD.
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What kind of skis are they and what are your intenending on using them for? Out of 176 and 181 at your hieght I would go 181 for whatever you want to use them for, and if you want to ski pow go longer; as a note I'm just of 6'0" and I ride 191 in pow.
Sep 8 2012 1:36PM
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mr_brown
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not for pow we dont get any of the good stuff around here thanks though it will be for park and a little groom il probably go with the 181s
Sep 8 2012 3:24PM
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snakerton
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181
Sep 8 2012 5:58PM
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50Kal
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181. 

What ski is it?
Sep 8 2012 6:33PM
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mr_brown
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4frnt switchblades the only reason I was considering the 176 is because of the conditions we get around here not to mention the size of the hills
Sep 9 2012 2:10PM
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50Kal
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At your size I would highly recommend the 181. You could go 176 but your gonna lose some stability cause its smaller.
The only thing I could see you gaining by going small is maybe a little easier to spin. Even than it wouldn't really matter unless your trying for future spins.

I think the 181 would be way better for your size.
Sep 9 2012 2:48PM
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mr_brown
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thanks the colour works out better at that size anyways I apreciate all the input guys
Sep 9 2012 4:08PM
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