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Bensun
Posts: 480 - Karma: 1,654
I waited too long to nab the size I wanted (171) but there is 176.  I am 5'8 and 155 but am used to a shorter ski. I have skied a 167 my whole life. I know there is rocker so I should go a little longer but how much.
Mar 30 2014 12:00AM
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Bensun
Posts: 480 - Karma: 1,654
also would alternatives be the moment vice or icelantic de nollie,
Mar 30 2014 12:05AM
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HyphyHusky
Posts: 381 - Karma: 135
176 would be fine, if anything you might even want to go with the 181 because of all the rocker.
Mar 30 2014 12:36AM
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YouAllSuck
Posts: 632 - Karma: 1,177
I think 181 would be too long even with rocker. You should be good with the 176 because of the rocker.
Mar 30 2014 9:23AM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,883
You need 176s anyways.

I'm 5'8, I first got the FRs in 171...way too small, washed out on everything, went up to 181s...much more stable and fun, but I didn't find them ideal. Now I'm 176s and they are perfection on skis. Very stable yet still easy to whip around.
Mar 30 2014 9:40AM
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Chupbru
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Go 176. I'm 5'10'' 170 and ride the 181s, and they definitely feel shorter than most skis I've ridden in that size
Mar 31 2014 5:57PM
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DP*
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im 5'8 and the 181 was ideal wouldnt have wanted anything shorter
Apr 1 2014 3:00PM
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