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Shreditor 189 Too Long??

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Crispy.
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Hi guys,

I'm thinking of buying a pair of K2 Shreditors from last year so I can get them $200 cheaper. Problem is, I can only get them in a 189, and considering k2 skis run long, I was wondering if you guys think they'd be too long for me.

I'm 6'1" 175 lbs. I ski the midwest about 80% park 20% all mountain. I've had 2 pairs of on3p filthy riches in a 186 and right now I'm rocking some beat to shit volkl walls that are 185 if that makes any difference. Neither ski felt too long for me in the park. Thanks!
Feb 18 2015 6:32PM
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TheOrigin
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Seems like a good length, especially if you intend to center mount them.
Feb 18 2015 6:52PM
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KneeDrop
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im on last years shreditor 102 in a 179. im 5'8" 160.
sometimes(big jumps and fast chop) i want it to be longer
Feb 19 2015 4:21AM
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AdamLoafer
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With the rocker they have 189 (even though it measures 191) feels like a 182.
Mar 4 2015 1:45PM
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cydwhit
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Yeah, I am an inch shorter than you and 5 pounds heavier and I am on the 189 112's as a one ski quiver. They can ski very short if you need them to, I would definitely not downsize to the 179's. I really love mine though, really want to give the 102's a shot as well.
Mar 4 2015 4:32PM
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.lencon
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Ive actually heard that K2 sizes spot on. Even check out Blister Gear Review (very reliable source) and they measure all of K2s skis to be exact.
Mar 4 2015 6:53PM
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KneeDrop
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.lenconIve actually heard that K2 sizes spot on. Even check out Blister Gear Review (very reliable source) and they measure all of K2s skis to be exact.


Just measured my 179s, and a straight-pull measurement is 181. a full length measure is something like 184-185..
They stand almost 5cm taller than my 180 Blizzards

But they ski like 175s or shorter.
Mar 4 2015 10:24PM
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kung_powpow
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You'll be fine, I ride pow skis that are 6" taller than me. I'm 5' 10" 160lb and ride 192 bent chetlers. No problems maneuvering them, even in tight trees. I guess the 20m turn radius helps too
Mar 4 2015 11:12PM
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profa_212
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KneeDropJust measured my 179s, and a straight-pull measurement is 181. a full length measure is something like 184-185..
They stand almost 5cm taller than my 180 Blizzards

But they ski like 175s or shorter.


Depends on what year you have. I know my older k2's measured about 183 in a 179. But I have heard they fixed this issue and now they measure much more accurate.
Mar 5 2015 12:25AM
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KneeDrop
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Profahoben_212Depends on what year you have. I know my older k2's measured about 183 in a 179. But I have heard they fixed this issue and now they measure much more accurate.


sounds legit. mine, and any k2s in my shop, are last years
Mar 5 2015 2:33PM
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BirtDike
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Im 6'2, 180 lbs, and I didn't find the 189 too long. It is very easy to ski for its length, like most k2s. I am selling my pair with only 10 days on them, with good bindings for $350. It is a great ski.
Mar 5 2015 9:10PM
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BirtDike
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Anyone been on the 2015 or 2016 191 Shreditor 102??

I didnt like the 2014 shreditor 102 (kung fujas) in 189 for jibbing around, it was too edgy and unforgiving, and felt like a beefy (but softer) Moment PBJ..

However I loved the 189 shreditor 112 for messing around. It was super forgiving and buttery. Im guessing when K2 changed the shape for 2015, that they made the 102 jibbier?

Is the 191 shreditor 102 more jibby and forgiving, like the shreditor 112 was? Or is it edgy and chargier like the kung fujas?
May 3 2017 11:40AM
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