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Another annoying question. Please help!

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stayfly
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I am about to purchase some on3p cartel 98s and can't decide on a size. I'm 5,11' 150 pounds. Aggressive skier probably 85% all mountain play and 15% park. Was looking at the 181 and 186. Skiing the east coast, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia. Help me out please, whats your suggestions?!?!
Dec 20 2015 7:09PM
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iggyskier
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stayflyI am about to purchase some on3p cartel 98s and can't decide on a size. I'm 5,11' 150 pounds. Aggressive skier probably 85% all mountain play and 15% park. Was looking at the 181 and 186. Skiing the east coast, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia. Help me out please, whats your suggestions?!?!


For East Coast, I would go 181cm.
Dec 20 2015 7:14PM
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Gmart
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181. No need for a 86, plus a shorter ski is easier to turn. 181 is still longish for someone with your weight so you're good
Dec 20 2015 8:13PM
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stayfly
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Thanks guys! Putting an order in now. I need some snow on the east coast can anyone help with that??
Dec 20 2015 9:33PM
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Aparker
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Is it bad to be 130 pounds 5' 9 and using 182's in east coast?
Dec 21 2015 9:42PM
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freeballer
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AparkerIs it bad to be 130 pounds 5' 9 and using 182's in east coast?

Fuck no. Long skis are the bees knees.
Dec 23 2015 2:56PM
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