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6 feet tall 173 atomic punx???????

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Gerome.
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I am looking at getting some 173 2011 atomic punx for a pretty good deal. I am 6 feet tall and only around 140 pounds. I am by no means an expert, probably more a beginner/intermediate park skier and im not going to be hitting any huge jumps on them just rails,boxes,regular jumps ect. Are these two small? I know most people say go as long as you can, but would these be fine for some average park skiing and just cruising the mountain?
Oct 1 2012 8:32PM
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Gerome.
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I could actually get a 182cm I think I might do that?
Good idea?
Oct 4 2012 5:52PM
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.nasty
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I'm 6'1" and only go 180~ if it's a rockered park ski, otherwise I try and stick around 175-178. thats just me though
Oct 4 2012 5:54PM
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EasyEast
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yea at 6ft 173 is deff too small even if you don't ski that aggressively you should deff be getting the 182 they'll feel better under your feet and add stability especially since its a center mount symmetrical ski you'll like having the same amount of tail as tip just to give you an idea i'm 5'8" 145 and i ski a 178 so you'll be a good fit on a 182
Oct 4 2012 5:57PM
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50Kal
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182.  no doubt in my mind that you will like these better. Especially if your gonna get better. Maybe if you had never skied in your life I'd say 173 but that;s not the case.
Oct 4 2012 6:43PM
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Big_C
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182mwill work much better for you i would get those if you could
Oct 4 2012 10:23PM
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onenerdykid
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182cm for sure
Oct 5 2012 3:09AM
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Newschool_Pope
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way too short. im 6 ft 1 and even the 182s feel short at times. 186s would be dope!
Oct 5 2012 4:43AM
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k2andcannoli
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Sure if your gay
Oct 5 2012 6:00AM
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Gerome.
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Ya at first I couldnt find the 182's so I wasnt sure if the 173s would be okay. but i found some and bought them new with look px12 bindings for under $400. I just need them mounted and, I was wondering if the "Team Center" marking point is the same as true center? thanks so much for the help.
Oct 5 2012 6:10PM
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Gerome.
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Any chance you would know if the "Team Center" mounting point is the same as true center??
Oct 5 2012 7:26PM
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ZAHNER
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im 5' 8" and i ride 175's. i wouldn't go below a 170
Oct 5 2012 8:17PM
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Lucas
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Oct 5 2012 8:43PM
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jjdsteeze
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im 5 10 and ride 182's
Oct 5 2012 10:02PM
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Gerome.
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Ya I already bought the 182s thanks guys for all the help Anybody with the punx know if the TEAM CENTER mounting point is true center??
Oct 5 2012 10:56PM
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bighomieflock
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Dude. Definitely get the 182's, it's the only way to go.
Oct 5 2012 11:55PM
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Gerome.
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^i know i already got them thanks...
Oct 6 2012 1:13AM
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Gerome.
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Thanks so much to everybody for the help so far... I really need to know from anybody who has the punx, and true center mounted them, is the TEAM CENTER mounting mark the same as true center???
Oct 6 2012 1:16AM
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Lemuel
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I would assume that it is, but I'm not positive. They are symmetrical, there should ONLY be a center mount line. I know volkl puts other lines on the wall which is retarded, not sure on the punx. Whip out a tape measure and see. And you should get the 182, it will be much more stable for you.
Oct 6 2012 9:13AM
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Gerome.
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OK thanks, I would measure them but I ordered them online and the guy is mounting them for me, I have heard that people say team center is not true center??
Oct 6 2012 12:16PM
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Bumblesteeze
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I'm 5'10 and lanky, I ride the 182 punx and they're perfect. The 173 will feel way to flimsy..
Oct 6 2012 12:38PM
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Gerome.
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OK guys thanks for the help so far..... just to clear things up I have already purchased the 182 punx I need to know from some who owns them and mounted them true center, is the team center mark the same as true center? Can't measure them myself because the guy Im buying them from online is mounting them for me at his shop
Oct 6 2012 12:42PM
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FuckAllOfYou
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just randomly putting in here I'm 6'1" and I ride 178z
Oct 6 2012 12:48PM
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CalebT
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yes. i'm 5'7 and i'm getting 170's so definitely get 182cm.
Oct 7 2012 6:13PM
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