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Ski length and skis

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afterbanginn
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So this summer i was looking on some cheap ski sales and i came across some line blends . They were super cheap like 350$ so i got them but the problem is that i could either get 171 or 195 . Im 6 foot 2 and 220 lbs so i got the 171 because 195 is just too dam big. I got them in the mail and they were small comparing to my 184 atomic patents . Question is are they to small do you think for my size and shape ?

Also thinking about getting the Armada alpha x's? are they as playful and buttery as the blends ?
Dec 17 2015 9:09AM
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Jon_Taffer
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so you got a pair of 171 skis, and were surprised when they were smaller than your 184s?
Dec 17 2015 9:36AM
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elcornholio
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There are better deals than 350 for incorrect sized lines... I saw some al dente's for $320 new the other day. A couple of seasons ago, I got a pair of ninthward HHP's for like $120 and they're some of my favorite skis, still going strong. Hate to possibly come off as a dick but if you look on sites like http://www.theclymb.com/ and https://www.levelninesports.com/ you'll find good shit for cheap. Also I highly suggest using promotive.com if you would qualify for an account. There are some crazy cheap top of the line stuff there. Hope this helps!
Dec 17 2015 10:22AM
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old-dirty11
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DUDE 6'2 220, for sure should have gotten 192
Dec 17 2015 10:28AM
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Aharrelson358
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Also, look at BST here. Ive found my best deals here. I paid $325 shipped for a brand new pair of Armada Pipe Cleaners and $175 for a brand new pair of FKS140s. Lots of new stuff is sold. You just have to check it often
Dec 17 2015 10:28AM
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Lab_or_bust
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Jon_Tafferso you got a pair of 171 skis, and were surprised when they were smaller than your 184s?






This has got me dead
Dec 18 2015 10:36AM
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The.Fish
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I was 5' 9" 120 and i got 171 1 park skis lol. They are perfect
Dec 18 2015 10:47AM
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InDeV.gif
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Should have gone with the 195s. I'm 5'9" 245lbs and I rock 173 T-Halls
Dec 18 2015 1:07PM
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TVRNTVPOOP
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Jon_Tafferso you got a pair of 171 skis, and were surprised when they were smaller than your 184s?

id be oddly prepared for that outcome
Dec 18 2015 2:30PM
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a_burger
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line doesnt even make a 195 blend.

you will snap those skis in a 171, or just fall over a lot
Dec 18 2015 2:57PM
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JAlps
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Yeah I'm 6' even and 145 and I ski 185 opuses, definitely should have gone larger assuming you are an aggressive skier.
Dec 18 2015 3:47PM
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bgeskior
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definitely too short. I'm 5'10 and used to ride the 185 blends and they were perfect
Dec 18 2015 4:05PM
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Bogs
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No it doesn't. 171 is way too short for him either way. 195 may not be a great length for park, but there's no way he can ski a 171 ski anywhere.
Dec 18 2015 6:19PM
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DBack1321
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6'2" 220 and riding 171s? Those must feel like ski blades
Dec 18 2015 6:51PM
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.Roockley.
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plus the early rise will make the ski feel shorter too, should have gone with the 185 i think
Dec 18 2015 7:16PM
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