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Right surface ski size?

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SapperDaddy
Posts: 191 - Karma: 1,168
I ordered a pair of 170 Surface Double Times. Im 5'11 170lbs. Should i return them and go with 180?
Dec 26 2013 11:09AM
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brov1
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my honest opinion: return them and get a different ski.

my opinion on the topic: yes go 180
Dec 26 2013 9:39PM
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SkiJay.
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yes, definatly get the 180, you will like them better in the long run.. (I am 6'1 150 and ski the 182 surface no time)
Dec 26 2013 9:45PM
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SapperDaddy
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They are outta 180s now. Do surfaces mesure bigger or smaller then most skis? Compared to an armada, salomon, or ninthward (owned all 3). I know certain companies ski sizes differ.
Dec 27 2013 2:51PM
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SapperDaddy
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I gave myself a few inches too im actually 68 inches aka 5'8 I suck at math and I weighted myself today and Im down 5 pounds since september (last time I weighted myself)
Dec 27 2013 3:43PM
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Gerome.
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haha ya if ur 5'8 ur probably fine
Dec 27 2013 9:15PM
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gr4
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they measure pretty dead on. you probably should work on getting a bigger ski.
Dec 28 2013 12:30AM
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