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denvertrash
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I'm a big mountain skier looking at Kartel 108s, I'm 5' 8" and about 140 lbs, and I like to push the gas pedal...should I go for a 176 or 181? I think 181 could be a little long but Kartels seem pretty rockered.
Apr 9 2018 3:30PM
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f100prerunner
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181 no doubt granted you tend to ski mostly big mountain style...otherwise either length could go I think

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Apr 9 2018 3:39PM
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denvertrash
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f100prerunner181 no doubt


thanks
Apr 9 2018 3:40PM
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f100prerunner
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denvertrashthanks
edited my comment a bit so take a look but yeah np.
Apr 9 2018 3:44PM
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Saucedup
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Apr 9 2018 8:58PM
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Cade2
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186 or even 191 honestly, if you r doing big mountain stuff deffinently go long. I have a buddy whose the same size and hes a big mountain chargy guy who thinks his 188 s7's are too short
Apr 10 2018 12:31AM
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denvertrash
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Cade2186 or even 191 honestly, if you r doing big mountain stuff deffinently go long. I have a buddy whose the same size and hes a big mountain chargy guy who thinks his 188 s7's are too short

I still like getting into the park and ripping some bumps every once in a while so i think I'll stick with 181, but thanks
Apr 10 2018 4:22PM
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Rum_Ham
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Cade2186 or even 191 honestly, if you r doing big mountain stuff deffinently go long. I have a buddy whose the same size and hes a big mountain chargy guy who thinks his 188 s7's are too short


I mean they are super tapered but yeah definitely go long
Apr 10 2018 4:31PM
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Elimitch
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Long is the way to go for big mountain go 181
Apr 10 2018 4:41PM
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Saucedup
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Because of the rocker the 181 will ski shorter, also if you’re charging hard all the time hauling ass then a longer ski will be more stable and allow for that. I would go with the 181 based on what you said.
Apr 10 2018 8:33PM
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Cade2
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SaucedupBecause of the rocker the 181 will ski shorter, also if you’re charging hard all the time hauling ass then a longer ski will be more stable and allow for that. I would go with the 181 based on what you said.


If your like 5'5
Apr 10 2018 9:04PM
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