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GrumpisPringle
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was up guys.... im 5'3, and like 135 pounds, if I were to get the ar7, which size? im 14 so they would have to last a couple seasons. im mostly looking at the 161 or 166, but if you guys think thats too short just tell me
Sep 23 2012 12:39PM
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GrumpisPringle
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also, im getting pow skis this year too, would the sfb shorty 165 be too short? never had a pow ski, but i sure do love pow...
Sep 23 2012 12:42PM
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Forcillo
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161. You're 160 centimeters tall and 166 would be too far above your head, whereas the 161 would be perfect for your height.
Sep 23 2012 12:43PM
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Forcillo
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It would be just right for a pow ski.
Sep 23 2012 12:44PM
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rylee.the.jedi
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165 will work for pow because I'm just a little taller than you and I ski a 170 for pow
Sep 23 2012 12:45PM
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GrumpisPringle
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thanks guys, plus k to all, also, bindings? what din should i be at

Sep 23 2012 12:55PM
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50Kal
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OP whats your ability? If you can ski well I say buy bigger.
166 for Ar7 and 172 for SFB. Your at the age where you could shoot up like a rocket in size, so going bigger might be a better option in the long run.
If you can ski well the size wont make much difference. Also the you should get the 172 for powder ski   for sure cause it's a rockerd ski for powder. Always size bigger in Pow skis.

For bindings I'd put Axial 120 on the AR7. Shop around if you want a different color.

http://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-bindings/rossignol-axial2-120-l-90mm-brakes.aspx#image=59010/293426/rossignol-axial2-120-l-ski-bindings-90mm-brakes-2013-fluorescent-yellow.jpg

On the SFB you could go Salomon STH Driver 12. Or go Axial 120 again. The driver has more metal so more expensive but higher durability.

http://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-bindings/salomon-sth-12-driver-100mm-brakes.aspx

Sep 23 2012 2:08PM
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rylee.the.jedi
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good point when i was about 5'2 i skied a 169 obsethed and for powder and liked that long

Sep 23 2012 2:23PM
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Spiri7o
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166 if you will have the skis for more than 1 season, if not stick with the 161
Sep 23 2012 3:02PM
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GrumpisPringle
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thanks 50kal, you always help me with questions, i should just pm you when i have one
Sep 23 2012 6:24PM
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50Kal
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If you like longer skis deftly go bigger. maybe even go bigger on the SFB. 178?
Sep 23 2012 6:33PM
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GrumpisPringle
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also.. again,,, any other pow skis people like? Ive never had a pow ski so I need lots of input before I go spend 700$
Sep 23 2012 6:34PM
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rylee.the.jedi
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I have a the magic j in a 170 and though i haven't skied it I almost guarantee you to look at them
Sep 23 2012 6:47PM
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50Kal
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no need to spend more than $400 this year. Thanks to last years total lack of snow in the Lower 48, powder skis from last year are dirt cheap.

EX:

$360 for Salomon Czar (usually a $500 for last years) 174 for your size
http://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/salomon-czar.aspx

$390 for Rossignol Sickle (usually also Around $500 for last years) 174 your size.
http://www.departmentofgoods.com/rossignol-s7-caballero-alpine-ski-ros0732

$500 for Volkl Shiro 173. Heard it's a killer pow ski.
http://store.christysports.com/catalog/ski_shop/ski/mens_powder_big_mountain_skis/volkl_shiro_mens





You might need to look around but there are awesome last year deals going on. Comes down to what you want, Directional or do you wanna ride switch in the pow. Here's a list of places to look.

http://store.christysports.com/catalog/ski_shop/ski/mens_powder_big_mountain_skis/

http://www.evo.com/outlet-shop/ski/skis/powder/mens.aspx

http://www.departmentofgoods.com/skis



Sep 23 2012 7:30PM
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GrumpisPringle
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thanks bro
Sep 23 2012 11:16PM
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GrumpisPringle
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well, actually, i dont really know what mount to choose, Ill mostly be charging and jumping of small cliffs and stuff,,, I am a pretty good skier In pow,,, but in park im still kinda gaper... my last skis were afterbang 155 my first skis too. sooooooo, if you guys could tell me a proper park ski that wont kill my budget like the under 325. maybe the surface notimes. 162? I need help
Sep 23 2012 11:46PM
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