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I have a question.

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I am about 5 8 and I weigh about 130. I am still growing. Right now I have 191 caylors. I ski 50% trees and 50% open faces. I don't do huge cliffs but I am looking to step my game up a little. I am wondering if i should keep the caylors or downsize to some 186 night trains.
Thanks!
Sep 24 2012 5:58PM
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profa_212
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Holy crap...I'm 5'11" 140lbs and I have 178 night trains....but I do like my skis on the short side. But those seem a little big for you in my opinion. Especially 191 caylors.
Sep 24 2012 7:33PM
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yea i think im gonna downsize. thanks man
Sep 24 2012 7:35PM
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profa_212
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The 186 night train would probably be pretty good, if your gunna grow. You could also look at a caylor Around the size of 186 ish.
Sep 24 2012 7:41PM
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Spiri7o
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Downsize to 186 trains
Sep 25 2012 3:49PM
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bump would like a few more opinions
Oct 1 2012 8:11PM
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50Kal
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If you feel like the 191 caylor is too big go smaller. If it feels good and can get everything out of the ski you want keep rocking it. It's what feels good under YOUR feet, not ours.

If you want a secondary plan Keep the caylors for when you get bigger and get some Rossignol sickles 186.
http://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/rossignol-sickle-2012.aspx#image=47362.Size.LengthCM_174_Image.jpg




I think Im gonna get some. $320 for a 110 full rocker ski is damn good. Especially when Blistergear guys like it. Just a cheaper plan. 
Or sell your Caylors and get NTs. Just throwing Ideas out.  Hope this helps.

http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/review-2011-2012-rossignol-sickle-2010-2011-rossignol-s6-186cm
Oct 1 2012 9:49PM
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thanks man
Oct 1 2012 10:37PM
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rylee.the.jedi
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Ive demoed the sickles and all I can say is you wont be disappointed with them.
Oct 1 2012 11:17PM
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50Kal
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I really wanna get some but I have brand new Billy goats sitting at home.  Hard to justify the buy. Maybe if I get an AT binding on it I can....
Oct 1 2012 11:58PM
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I'm 5' 7 and i ski a 189 bluehouse maven or whatever. They are way to big.

When mounted -3 i couldn't countrol the ski at all. I had to mount dead center to turn through the trees.

I need like a 181-183 and i couldn't imagine a 191
Oct 2 2012 1:02PM
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thanks man
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