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winter.is.coming
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hey I'm living in jasper national park in the Canadian Rockies, I have a lift pass at the local hill (Marmot Basin) but will also be doing some snowcat riding this winter.

I bought a pair of Salomon 115 rocker 2, 188cm long. I'm 5'11 and 155 pound and was worried that the skis might be big.

I would consider myself am advanced skier but I am unexperienced on big mountain terrain.
Oct 26 2015 3:50PM
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powderwhor
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The rocker makes them ski shorter and they're pretty light. My pow and touring skis are 188 and 190, and I'm also 5'11'' 155.
Oct 26 2015 6:15PM
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brov1
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that depends if you are a really good skier than that shouldnt be a problem at all. but if you are new to the game then yes that is way too big i would prolly put you on like a 183-185
Oct 26 2015 6:33PM
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shin-bang
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Nah, not at all.

back in my second year of skiing and being a 5'11 160 lb noob, i rode 188s. granted i didnt know how to drive them, i rode them. about a year later, and a lot better at skiing, i was glad i got them long and appreciated the extra length.
Oct 26 2015 11:57PM
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gapersarefriends
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no, sack up and you'll be thankful you did
Oct 27 2015 12:25AM
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.lencon
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Just grow OP
Oct 27 2015 9:06AM
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KravtZ
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If your good skier than they are perfect size for a big mountain ski. If you suck go smaller.

I rock 180's everyday and they feel almost to small perhaps im just use to them now.

Recently got 189 pow sticks and they look MASSIVE. But I have a feeling as a pow slaying beasts they will be so nice.
Oct 27 2015 3:51PM
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kung_powpow
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I'm the exact same height and weight as you and I ride 192 bentchetlers no problem
Oct 27 2015 4:45PM
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OregonDead
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Have fun with your news skis. That looks like one heck of a local 'hill' btw. Just a little jelly.
Oct 27 2015 5:00PM
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