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tommyk141
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Im almost 5'8 and my skis are pretty much crapped out and im looking at buying k2 recoils for the end of this year and for next year. should i go for the 174 or 179
Jan 22 2015 10:55PM
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MitchT
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174 IMO

Depends what type of skiing you do. Assuming park mainly, I'd say 174.
Jan 22 2015 11:33PM
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tommyk141
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MitchThatcher174 IMO

Depends what type of skiing you do. Assuming park mainly, I'd say 174.


I live in minnesota so ya but even if i grew to like 5'10 next year would i still be good on the 174
Jan 22 2015 11:38PM
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icydope
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K2 underestimates the length, 174 in fact about ~178.
Jan 23 2015 12:22AM
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MitchT
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tommyk141I live in minnesota so ya but even if i grew to like 5'10 next year would i still be good on the 174


Yes you would still be fine. I ride about 95% park and 6'2 skiing a 176 pair and a 179 cm pair.
Jan 25 2015 7:58PM
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