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Ski Sizing

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Lilwalshie33
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Hello NS, just looking at a pair of demo 186 On3p Magnus and demo 171 On3P Kartel 98s. I currently ride Volkl 161 non rocketed and they feel way too small. Do you think the 186 will feel too big for the park or about right? Lmk what size you think would be best and if I should try and get a different size ski or even a different kind of ski. Thanks.
May 4 2017 5:55PM
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Bassin
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How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
May 4 2017 5:56PM
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Swandog7
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What your height, weight, ski hill, where you will ski these on the mountain, etc.
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Lilwalshie33
Posts: 61 - Karma: 48
Skora89How tall are you and how much do you weigh?
sorry
May 4 2017 6:05PM
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Lilwalshie33
Posts: 61 - Karma: 48
Lilwalshie33sorry


I am 5' 8" 186.7lbs and I ski East Coast barely skiing powder but trying to get into it.
May 4 2017 6:06PM
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Bassin
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The 171 would be a good fit for your height, if you're more of an advanced skier at your weight they still might feel short. I'd try to demo or borrow a few different sizes in that range and see what you prefer. At a certain point it comes down to preference, some people (myself included) prefer a longer ski, while some don't. If it were me I'd be looking for something in the mid-late 170s.
May 4 2017 7:39PM
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milk_man
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If your legs are strong get the 186 for sure. If you have weak legs maybe 171.. but 171 seems small for you
May 4 2017 8:45PM
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Lilwalshie33
Posts: 61 - Karma: 48
Skora89The 171 would be a good fit for your height, if you're more of an advanced skier at your weight they still might feel short. I'd try to demo or borrow a few different sizes in that range and see what you prefer. At a certain point it comes down to preference, some people (myself included) prefer a longer ski, while some don't. If it were me I'd be looking for something in the mid-late 170s.


milk_manIf your legs are strong get the 186 for sure. If you have weak legs maybe 171.. but 171 seems small for you


Okay, thanks guys
May 5 2017 7:16AM
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.lencon
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get the 186
May 6 2017 6:14PM
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Lilwalshie33
Posts: 61 - Karma: 48
.lenconget the 186


I can get 176 kartel 98s do u think they would be good?
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