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tvonny
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I am 6'0 and 150 lbs. and I ordered the 182 alpha 1's recently. I'm worried that they will be too big for me but I have heard that the rocker will make them smaller. Will they be too big on me?
Oct 19 2013 8:42PM
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srekem
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Assuming you're a competent skier you'll be fine. I have full camber 184's and I'm pretty much the same height/build as you, and I like that length

Oct 19 2013 8:45PM
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TheWakes.
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for an all mountain ski, good size.
for a big park/ jump ski, good size.
for smail rails, small whatever, u could go smaller.

i am 5'9" 140. i rode the 182 alpha x and the 176 halo II back to back.

the 182 was better all mountain with going big and carrying speed. going to feel big on really tiny rail yards but if u ride a bigger park u will like em.

the 176 was quicker and a little easier to flex. fun for park, and tight tress. u just notice the shorter length when u jump it.

both were good skis. u should be happy
Oct 19 2013 8:51PM
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SteezoSaurus
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The Alphas do run super short. Effectively that ski would still only be a 130 cm running length. If it were me I'd say you need to be on a 190 Alpha.
Oct 19 2013 8:51PM
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tvonny
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Much appreciated
Oct 19 2013 9:05PM
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tvonny
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Alright thanks! Are they solid on jumps too?
Oct 19 2013 9:06PM
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tvonny
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sweet! Thanks
Oct 19 2013 9:07PM
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JsNeagle
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If anything 182cm is a touch on the short side.  So if you're worried about them being too long, I think you're fine.

Source:  I sell skis for a living and am an Armada dealer
Oct 19 2013 9:15PM
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