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Armada TST sizing

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lwolf
Posts: 6 - Karma: 11
Im 5'7 and i was wondering if i should get the Armada TST in a 174 or 183
Dec 17 2012 3:03AM
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CDdesign
Posts: 1015 - Karma: 92
depends on what you want to ski... if you like tight skis, then 174, however, that ski feels way short, Im 5'6 145 and i rock the 183, and 185 JJ, they are big, but its nice to get that flotation...

that being said, i have a 175 pair of a similar waist ski for trees and tight places
Dec 17 2012 10:46AM
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.[sanhedrin].
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You're 5"7 now. Are you growing? If you're young, I'd go 183 for sure. They ski really short due to the tip rocker. I've never regretted going up a size when in doubt.
Dec 17 2012 10:50AM
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razors-chaz
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Go long. Due to the fairly agressive rocker and the silly (IMO) turn radius it rides a little snow blade like so you want the loner running distance, effective edge and larger turn radius.
Dec 17 2012 1:35PM
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YewTard
Posts: 619 - Karma: 196
Def go longer. I'm 6'1 and ride the 183s and I kinda wish I'd sized up to the 192. Tip rocker is huge so your effective edge isn't nearly as long as you probably think it is.
Dec 17 2012 4:27PM
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RubberSoul
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threads. also if anyone's looking to sell some 183s i have a friend in need of some haha
Dec 17 2012 10:06PM
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lwolf
Posts: 6 - Karma: 11
Tanks so much for the input
Dec 17 2012 10:23PM
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