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Sizing for a powder ski.

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ericmaser
Posts: 8 - Karma: 46
Hi,

So I was considering buying armada magic j's and I need some advice on the sizing.

I'm 5'10 but still growing, 140 pounds, 16 years old, have been skiing since I could walk.

I can't decide if I want to buy the 170 magic j or the 180. PLEASE HELP! I haven't been able to find any advice on this.

P.s. if you feel like there is a better ski out there please let me know I haven't made a final decision yet.

Thanks!
Jan 9 2015 8:03PM
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B.Quincy
Posts: 1074 - Karma: 963
So im almost exactly the same as you but 20 pounds heavier and i ski the 180 and love them they are awesome pow skis and do ski a little shorter due to the rocker so you should be fine.
Jan 9 2015 10:09PM
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slimeball
Posts: 592 - Karma: 668
Probably 180 because it will ski short but 170 will be really fun and playful but will not float as well. But its up to you. 180 for charging and 170 for playing around and having fun
Jan 9 2015 10:35PM
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drew.p.weener
Posts: 75 - Karma: 58
Get the 180, 170 would be a good length for a park ski. Pow skis ski really short though.
Jan 10 2015 1:39AM
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profa_212
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You should definitely go 180. I find my 178 moment night trains too short and I am just a little heavier than you. My current powder ski is 192.
Jan 10 2015 1:54AM
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