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Should I get some new skis?

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animeallstar
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Hey NS,
Im in a little unsure of whether or not I should pick up some new skis for next season. I'm 5'9", 145 pounds and currently riding on some 166 Armada AR7's. They fit me when I bought them, but I have grown quite a bit since. My AR7's are just below my eyes.

Should I get some new skis NS? Obviously I would rather not since my skis are only 1 season old but I worked all summer so money aint a thang
Sep 22 2013 7:32PM
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beauchamp
Posts: 662 - Karma: 1,191
depends on your style ... if you're kind of a nick goepper or bobby brown who likes to hit jumps and spin a lot keep em ! however if your a jibber who presses on rails & boxes change them because your stability on rails is better if your skis are a little taller than you/exactly your height. be carefull to not take them to tall (if its your choice) 1-2 inches over your head is perfect.
Sep 22 2013 7:52PM
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Blake.P
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I would get new ones. Something like 176 would be good for you
Sep 23 2013 12:35AM
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animeallstar
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I was thinking that 175ish was a good idea too. Thanks a bunch!
Sep 23 2013 1:08AM
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Skarnold
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I'm 5'8" 145 and i ride the Surface Double Times in a 170 in the park. It's mostly personal preference but even at your height i would not recommend going below 170 and even that is a bit small the only reason double times work at that size is because they're super cambered and super stiff making them ride like a bigger ski. but like previously said it's all up to personal preference.
Sep 23 2013 2:21PM
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Huck_Norris
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The answer is ALWAYS yes- you should absolutely buy more pairs of skis.
Sep 23 2013 2:47PM
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