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FACTION 176 or 182

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getboards
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Done with the research and for some NS advice.

Long story short, looking at grabbing a pair of Faction 3.0s this season. Park skis have been primarily a 172/174. Since this will be more of a backcountry/pow ski, I was thinking of upping the size, just concerned on the 182 size being a bit big.

5'5/5’6 ish
140lbs
Type 3+ skier

Would like to hear some info from others on Factions.

**This thread was edited on Oct 26th 2017 at 11:09:06pm
Oct 25 2017 6:33PM
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Crispy.
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People on newschoolers too often recommend long, long skis. I like a longer ski, and if I were you I still wouldn't go 182. At 140lbs and 5'5" I think 176 will be plenty of ski.
Oct 25 2017 10:31PM
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Swandog7
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Imo 176 might be a safer bet. Im lighter but 5'11 and have started to feel out sizes and a 182 park ski is a bit long, I like my 179s and 176s. Imo a 176 wouldn't be bad. I'd walk into store and line then up next you and feel it out more but at 5'5 it would be a tad tough to ride 182s more likely than not, especially on a wider and bigger platform
Oct 25 2017 10:43PM
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SkiTheYeast
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im a fan of longer skis. I always used to ride 177s then made the switch to 183 don't think ill ever go back. sure its a bit more to throw around but IMO the extra stability far out weighs the whole half pound extra that you have to throw around.
Oct 30 2017 12:22PM
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jckstein
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you can always ski up to a longer ski. im 5'6 135 and skied the 182cm 4.0 all last season. Wont be going below 180cm for a charging ski ever again I dont think.
Nov 2 2017 12:56AM
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