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181 too short?

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SwagtasticWalrus
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I'm 6'4 190lb. Really super tempted to get the Surface Lab 001. Should I go for it? Or get the New Life in 194? It's a 5 inch difference. Center mounted would be only 2.5 inches less in tip and tail. What are your thoughts NS?
Jan 23 2013 1:11AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Cummon guys, anyone? Just asking for your opinions. +k for help as always.
Jan 23 2013 1:37AM
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BE..
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depends on what type of skiing you want to do, if you're doing a lot spins then the 180 may be fine.
Jan 23 2013 1:43AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Surfing, buttering, booters, small cliffs, etc. Similar to Eric Pollards style. I'm just nowhere near as good. But I ski like him kinda
Jan 23 2013 1:46AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Mounting with guardians
Jan 23 2013 1:47AM
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BE..
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they may be a little short for big landings but if you can figure out how to land nice and centered. I'm about the same size as your and I ski 184 bacons mainly and I don't really have a problem with their length. For fucking around, I always prefer shorter skis.
Jan 23 2013 1:50AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Same here I just want to be sure before I drop $$
Jan 23 2013 1:52AM
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Shifties4Dayz
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im the exact same size as your. i ride a 181 jmo, but its pretty stiff. if i was going with something softer i would go longer
Jan 23 2013 11:00AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Well the lab is a 8/10 stiffness rating, so It's not that soft. I think I'm gonna go for it and see what happens
Jan 23 2013 11:03AM
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M.M
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they are messured in cm by the way so only 2.5 cm difference with is a bit over 1 inch
Jan 23 2013 3:04PM
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DUCKS
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It's actually a 13 cm difference. So a 6.5 cm difference tip and tail. So about 2.5 inch difference.
Jan 23 2013 9:57PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Well I got a proform, so im just gonna go for it.
Jan 24 2013 10:56AM
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