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Nordica soul rider size?

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mttobrn
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I am wondering what size nordica soul riders to get. I'm an advanced skier. 5'11" and 145 pounds . I ordered the 169 and they go to my just above the tip of my nose. Is that to short? I'm worried that the 177 May be to big.
Sep 25 2014 8:34AM
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filipoio
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I'm exactly the same size, both height and weight, and I have got the 176 ON3P Filthy Rich. They don't feel too long at all because of the rocker. The Soul Rider has quite a lot of rocker too, so I would definitely get the 177.
Sep 25 2014 9:44AM
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mttobrn
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Thanks. I already have the 169 and would have to pay 150$ more to get the 177. So I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it
Sep 25 2014 9:47AM
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.lencon
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mttobrnThanks. I already have the 169 and would have to pay 150$ more to get the 177. So I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it


$150 more? Why? Your just exchanging a size. Shouldn't be that much.
Sep 25 2014 10:09AM
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YUNG_milksteAk
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Get at least 177 don't be a bitch
Sep 25 2014 10:16AM
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mttobrn
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I got a deal on the 169s
Sep 25 2014 10:21AM
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They're gonna ski a little short because of the rocker. Do you plan on center mounting them? because that will also make them ski even shorter, on an already short ski for your height.
Sep 25 2014 10:25AM
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bieberhole69.
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As it is right now they're for sure on the short side and I'd go bigger, but if you're going to grow at all I'd definitely go bigger.
Sep 25 2014 11:04AM
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hamman
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All great info as I'm looking into the soul riders as well. Hope it works out for yea !
Sep 25 2014 11:28AM
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mttobrn
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That's for all the advice. Would the skiis being that short actually effect my skiing a lot ?
Sep 25 2014 11:38AM
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caderobinson
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I plan on riding the 169s and im about 5'6-5'7 ish
Sep 25 2014 10:33PM
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Al.Capone
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mttobrnThat's for all the advice. Would the skiis being that short actually effect my skiing a lot ?


I'm exactly 168 going off of the 168 4frnt turbos I have stored. This is my input. If you're an advanced skier you'll without a doubt be hauling ass. The skis are exactly as tall as me and last season, I felt like once I really got a feel for them and started bombing down, the rocker they have made them unstable at high speeds given the conditions. If you're easily taller than me at 5'11" and are riding 169 soul riders center mounted they'll most likely be pretty playful but if you want a stable platform I would suggest sizing up.
Sep 25 2014 10:56PM
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steezy_doge
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i agree^ if you want a ski that is more playful then go with the 169 if your looking at charging groomers or straight lining out of a line get the bigger ones
Sep 26 2014 12:23AM
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