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Skibumsam521
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Hey guys been lurking this site for quite a while and finally decided to sign up today. Have seen similar questions but just looking for a more specific response to help me out.

Wondering I'm anybody here is on the new shreditor 112s? Reading it sounds like they run a little long, but still debating 179 vs 189cm

Background: I'm a 17 yr old midwest skiier (MN) but have spent several weeks each year out west. Pretty hard charger, mostly directional skiier. Skied since age 4 and raced 3 yrs but out now with torn labrum(longboard/waterski accident). Looking to expand my college quiver this yr coming out of racing.155-165 lbs(winter lifting) 5' 8" current mountain ski 175 Rmu crm. Looking for a more playful resort ski that could also possibly handle some chutes, cliffs and aggressive straight lining. Vacation out in big sky so wold like something a little more capable for headwaters & A-z that's also fun on off days around the resort.
Thanks!
Dec 3 2015 10:23AM
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Aharrelson358
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179cm. 189 would be 13cm taller than you and you don't weigh enough to warrant that much extra length. I might suggest a more narrow ski if you're gonna ski mainly in the Midwest
Dec 3 2015 10:41AM
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Skibumsam521
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Thanks! Was really leaning toward 179 just know twins ski short and my 175 Rmu get squirrely at high speed. Also thinking mount at +3 cm. Should be capable at buttering the 179 but 189 too big. Won't be skiing these in the midwest. Only for big mtn
Dec 3 2015 10:53AM
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Shoey-Ski
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179 for sure
Dec 3 2015 10:57AM
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freeskibum82
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what about the shreditor 102 as a single quiver? id recommend the 179 size for you.
Dec 3 2015 11:16AM
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Burgy
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freeskibum82what about the shreditor 102 as a single quiver? id recommend the 179 size for you.

i think that would be too soft for his type of skiing, but yeah that waist size might be better.
Dec 3 2015 11:29AM
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Skibumsam521
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@freeskibum82 no need for 1 ski quiver. My Crms are 100 underfoot but ski almost like a light GS ski. Great for really all resort conditions but now just looking for something more playful and capable in powder. Also wanted a twin tip for backwards landings on smaller airs and butters. Grew out of old park skis 2 yrs ago and all my cash went to race gear!
Dec 3 2015 11:32AM
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