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Surface new life 174 or 184

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pow.god
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I'm looking to buy surface new life's but can't decide on length I'm 5'7 and 175lbs. What do u guys think?
Aug 26 2013 11:46AM
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barberdude
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Definitely 184. I'm 5'7" and 160 pounds and ski 184. On groomers they ski like really short skis because of the true effective edge and the center mount. Also, you'll want them longer for powder to make up for the center mount.
Aug 26 2013 9:42PM
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pow.god
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Thanks for the answer
Aug 27 2013 10:18AM
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*SURFACE
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I agree with 'barberdude' - get a 184cm as you will center mount these and a 174cm will feel crazy short.
Aug 27 2013 11:29AM
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.squirrely.
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if 5'7" is definetly a 184, what height would ski the 174 and why do you guys choose to make that instead of a 179 or 189 or something?
Aug 27 2013 7:26PM
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*SURFACE
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We offer the One Life in 179 and 189. We try and mix up sizes among different skis.

Someone who would ski the 174cm New Life would be someone who is real lightweight and or questioning buying a fat rocker ski that is stiff.

Its all personal preference.
Aug 27 2013 7:36PM
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jabroni.
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i have 184's and im bigger than you.
but idk why im posting after surface the choice is clear
Aug 28 2013 3:08AM
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