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Wheat
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Alright so I was gonna get some atomic punx but then I thought that there going to be big on me. Im about 5'5-6" and I weigh about 130-5. I am 15 years old. I ski park 95% of the time and I usually make 1-2 trips out to the mountains each year. I Ski about 65% jumps and 35% rails. I really want to progress on jumps next year. So far I have my eyes set on Alpha 1s but still need some help. If I get punx in a 173, would they be way too big? Thanks dudes.
Mar 16 2013 10:50PM
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Wheat
Posts: 375 - Karma: 1,633
Also forgot to add that this year was my first year of skiing. Also the ski that i get needs to hold up on rails aswell. I hit about 35-60 foot jumps. My ability is about an intermediate because I can 3,5,7 and backflip. I really want to get cork 7s next year and so forth.
Mar 16 2013 10:57PM
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Slowbro
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Those sound like a good size, Punx are really good skis for jumps and rails, and will definitely be able to hold up for you.
Mar 16 2013 11:05PM
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Wheat
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I can get punx for 275 aswell so as long as the size will be fine im sold on them
Mar 16 2013 11:10PM
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DeRizzo
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I'm 5'6" and I have 168's. IMO the skis I have now are a perfect size for me but yours should be fine too. 5 cm is not a big difference
Mar 17 2013 10:22PM
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Wheat
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So I should go ahead and pull the trigger on them?
Mar 17 2013 10:50PM
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DBL
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Yes, you will grow and be thankful for the length
Mar 17 2013 10:59PM
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