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Is 186 to big?

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TheChosenOne
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Im 6 foot 1 and like to think of myself as a pretty decent skiier. I ski the midwest and am going to buy a pair of On3p Filthy Rich skis... They only have 186 in stock rite now. They are really rockered but are thry going to be to big?
Feb 11 2013 5:17PM
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HWW
Posts: 3084 - Karma: 3,436
186 is definitely not too big if you're 6'1. in fact if you're a decent skier, having skis taller than you is almost recommended (unless you only ski park), although i doubt that a 186 ski will even be taller than you.
Feb 11 2013 5:32PM
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DeRizzo
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This is all true. Also, since the skis are rockered they ski shorter so you definitely will be fine with these.
Feb 11 2013 8:26PM
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coolflash8
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nope. u will have much more fun on 186 than 181
Feb 11 2013 8:48PM
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BWalmer
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I'm 5'8" and I ski on 181 FRs...you'll have a blast with the 186.
Feb 11 2013 8:51PM
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TheChosenOne
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I do ski absolutely 100% park and am really into rails. So far wat iv seen is most people say go for it, anybody against? And why?
Feb 11 2013 10:27PM
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GrumpisPringle
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youll be fine... they should be perfect
Feb 11 2013 10:28PM
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BirtDike
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No its not too big. Not for your size. If you're used to a shorter ski, it will take a little getting used to, but 186 is what a proficient skier your size should be skiing.
Feb 12 2013 2:37AM
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Jewschoolers
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no i am 5'11" and ski 186 jmos
Feb 12 2013 2:49AM
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