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178 cm skis, 5'8"

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JakeDalBon
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Im pretty dead set on them. Hg Junkyard Transfer. They have rocker so i dont think it will be a big problem just asking for others opinion justincase. Ik larger skis is more common nowadays but idk im used to shorter skis and it just feels weird lmao. thanks

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Apr 5 2018 10:08PM
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brett_fisher
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Im 5'6 and riped some 178 for a minute.
Apr 5 2018 10:12PM
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JakeDalBon
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brett_fisherIm 5'6 and riped some 178 for a minute.


how was it. Hard to butter?
Apr 5 2018 10:14PM
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old.man.tibbles
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I'm shorter than you and I would probably prefer something longer by the looks of that rocker profile. I also have grown man strength though
Apr 5 2018 10:17PM
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brett_fisher
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JakeDalBonhow was it. Hard to butter?


I felt like it took a lil getting used to. I usally ski like a 170-175 range and could do the same jump tricks,not as techie on rails.
Apr 5 2018 10:17PM
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JakeDalBon
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brett_fisherI felt like it took a lil getting used to. I usally ski like a 170-175 range and could do the same jump tricks,not as techie on rails.


aight daunke. Im still growing too so might even be an inch taller by the time i get them
Apr 5 2018 10:18PM
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ThomasH
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Take Henrik Harlaut for example, the dude is 5’5” ish and skis 178 edollos, which are stiffer than you’d think and he butters and spins all over the place. It may be a little awkward at first but you’ll learn to love them. Besides, better skier = longer ski
Apr 5 2018 10:47PM
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bryce.bassett
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I'm 5'8'' on 178 Moment Belafonte. You should be fine
Apr 6 2018 6:08AM
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clorox
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I'm 5'7" and won't buy a park ski under 175. My main park skis atm are Armada B dogs and head caddys, both 176, and I also use 185 Armada JJ zero for most tours. I like the balance on rails, and hitting bigger jumps feels way more stable. The more important question is how heavy/strong are you? I weigh around 160 and don't have a hard time driving bigger skis unless I'm trying to go mach 10 through narrow trees, which then I'd probably be using my B dogs due to their tighter turn radius. It all really comes down to personal preference.
Apr 6 2018 8:22AM
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JakeDalBon
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finderI'm 5'7" and won't buy a park ski under 175. My main park skis atm are Armada B dogs and head caddys, both 176, and I also use 185 Armada JJ zero for most tours. I like the balance on rails, and hitting bigger jumps feels way more stable. The more important question is how heavy/strong are you? I weigh around 160 and don't have a hard time driving bigger skis unless I'm trying to go mach 10 through narrow trees, which then I'd probably be using my B dogs due to their tighter turn radius. It all really comes down to personal preference.


Haha. Im taller than u and rn im on 165 bdogs. Guess ive been missing out
Apr 6 2018 8:24AM
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clorox
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JakeDalBonHaha. Im taller than u and rn im on 165 bdogs. Guess ive been missing out


The length definitely feels good for stability at high speeds and on big features. If I lived in the midwest and hit small jumps on a rope tow all day I'd probably be on smaller skis
Apr 6 2018 8:32AM
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CalumSKI
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JakeDalBonIm pretty dead set on them. Hg Junkyard Transfer. They have rocker so i dont think it will be a big problem just asking for others opinion justincase. Ik larger skis is more common nowadays but idk im used to shorter skis and it just feels weird lmao. thanks

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im 5"2 and i ride 155 cause i like shorter skis
Apr 6 2018 8:33AM
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JakeDalBon
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finderThe length definitely feels good for stability at high speeds and on big features. If I lived in the midwest and hit small jumps on a rope tow all day I'd probably be on smaller skis


yea i have ridden my friends 184 vishnus and i liked how they felt. Plus im starting to hit bigger features than before (like 20-30 ft jumps) so maybe its time to try something different
Apr 6 2018 8:37AM
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FabricatedFront4
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I am 5'5" and a half and I once skied the junkyard transfers for a park lap. Depends a lot on your weight. Was hard for me to butter and took a lot of energy to pop on to a rail because I am only around 106 pounds. You should get used to them after a little while though. Totally a great ski by the way.
Apr 9 2018 11:09AM
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JakeDalBon
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FabricatedFront4I am 5'5" and a half and I once skied the junkyard transfers for a park lap. Depends a lot on your weight. Was hard for me to butter and took a lot of energy to pop on to a rail because I am only around 106 pounds. You should get used to them after a little while though. Totally a great ski by the way.


Thanks dog. Im only 117lbs so this is prolly pretty accurate for me
Apr 9 2018 11:50AM
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FabricatedFront4
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JakeDalBonThanks dog. Im only 117lbs so this is prolly pretty accurate for me


I think I am also going to pick up a pair too haha
Apr 10 2018 11:45PM
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JakeDalBon
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FabricatedFront4I think I am also going to pick up a pair too haha


yeah they look sick. i ski around where they r made so ive seen a few and everyone says they love them
Apr 12 2018 8:29AM
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