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Atomic Punx Sizing help

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skiSBmaine
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I'm interested in getting the 2013 atomic punx, but I'm not sure what size to ride. The ski comes in 173 and 182. I'm about 6' 1"/ 6'2" ish and around 148 pounds. I previously skied the line mastermind size 177. I'm afraid the 173 will be too small, however I think I'll be more comfortable on these...182 just seems like a massive ski to throw around. Any advice?
Jan 14 2013 9:23PM
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b-meyer
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go with the 182 im 5'7 and ski the 173 punx and its perfect. plus its a pretty light ski so if it is a little big it makes up for it. the ski is great tho
Jan 14 2013 9:48PM
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joshwyat
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182.
Jan 14 2013 10:14PM
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skiSBmaine
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bump, Im barely 150 lbs, won't the 182 just be massive for me even at almost 6'2"?
Jan 15 2013 7:02AM
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boo10159
Posts: 270 - Karma: 137
No. Hight is a bigger problem. And I hear the longer the ski, the more the butter.
Jan 15 2013 9:06AM
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onenerdykid
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not at all, go for the 182. this ski is so light you won't even feel it. If you take the 173 you will regret it
Jan 15 2013 9:10AM
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skiSBmaine
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I'm just afraid that they'll be clumsy for rails and around the mountain...the 177 is the biggest I've ever skied, idk if its worth it to go to 182 or pick another ski with a 176-79 ish length
Jan 15 2013 10:37AM
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coolflash8
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182!!!!! go long ALWAYS
Jan 15 2013 10:40AM
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Bumblesteeze
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I'm 5'10 and weight almost 20 pounds less than you and I couldn't be happier with the 182.
Jan 15 2013 11:49AM
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iffe
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182. Seriously. I'm 6'2" as well and I have 183 cm park skis now. If anything, I'd want them to be longer. Probably gonna try to find some 185 cm skis next.

Do not get the 173. They will be too short.
Jan 15 2013 11:53AM
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onenerdykid
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You will not feel the extra 2 inches of the 182cm Punx compared to your 177cm. It's only one inch in front of your boot, and one inch behind. Think of it that way. But you will gain stability on landings and edge grip on the groomers. This ski is so light that you will never have a problem with swing weight.
Jan 15 2013 12:00PM
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joshc97
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I'm 5'10'' and ride 181's. seriously just go long. You must be a very thin person
Jan 15 2013 10:55PM
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J-Wile
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I'm skinny as fuck bro, 6 2 or 3 and only weigh 130 pounds. I just got 182 Punx, and I love them. It took a little getting used to, but they are awesome now.


I also work out 3 days a week and bench 125. Still skinny as ballz...
Jan 15 2013 10:59PM
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joshc97
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Get some whey protein and consume that shit like it's your job
Jan 16 2013 8:59PM
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fennjack
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182
Jan 16 2013 9:09PM
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Gerome.
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im 6 feet 145 pounds and the 182 dosn't feel too big at all... almost feels small
Jan 17 2013 12:56AM
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