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Kartel 96 Sizing

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matt_720
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Wanna know what sizes of the kartel would be best for me, I'm around 5 foot 5 Advanced level. Not sure if I should get the 161 which might be a bit short or the 171 which would be a bit long, I usually ski glades moguls and rarely park
Any input appreicated
Sep 25 2018 11:06PM
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N41v131355
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I'd say go 161, as ON3P are true to size. Actually, they are even little bigger than stated. My K108 186 is 187,1
But also consider that Kartels have very aggressive and big rocker
Sep 25 2018 11:29PM
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JoeF2661
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171
Sep 25 2018 11:56PM
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eheeth
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go 171
Sep 26 2018 12:34AM
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iggyskier
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Do you ski east coast or west coast? You can also reach out to us over email/chat/phone if you want to talk directly. Thanks!
Sep 26 2018 1:25AM
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matt_720
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iggyskierDo you ski east coast or west coast? You can also reach out to us over email/chat/phone if you want to talk directly. Thanks!


West coast but my mountain doesn't get much snow. I am a couple hours away from Revy/Whis though and Am likely gonna go to both a couple of times
Sep 26 2018 1:27AM
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iggyskier
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_newschooler_720West coast but my mountain doesn't get much snow. I am a couple hours away from Revy/Whis though and Am likely gonna go to both a couple of times


How much do you weigh? Are you still growing? One ski quiver or do you have any other skis?
Sep 26 2018 1:27AM
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matt_720
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iggyskierHow much do you weigh? Are you still growing? One ski quiver or do you have any other skis?

Looking for one ski as I don't have the money for more than one, still growing a bit and weight is somewhere in the mid hundreds
Sep 26 2018 1:29AM
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iggyskier
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_newschooler_720Looking for one ski as I don't have the money for more than one, still growing a bit and weight is somewhere in the mid hundreds


If you are still growing, I'd likely size up with the rocker if you are a strong skier. That will let you grow into the skis for awhile. 166 would be ideal now, but if you grown another inch or so, then I would be fully behind the 171cm. Hope that helps! If you want to chat more, just let us know.
Sep 26 2018 1:32AM
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matt_720
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iggyskierIf you are still growing, I'd likely size up with the rocker if you are a strong skier. That will let you grow into the skis for awhile. 166 would be ideal now, but if you grown another inch or so, then I would be fully behind the 171cm. Hope that helps! If you want to chat more, just let us know.


Think I'll go with the 171 since by the time I start using it mid this season I'll most likely be at least an inch taller and would prefer a longer ski
Thanks for all the help
Sep 26 2018 1:41AM
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iggyskier
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_newschooler_720Think I'll go with the 171 since by the time I start using it mid this season I'll most likely be at least an inch taller and would prefer a longer ski
Thanks for all the help


Happy to help!
Sep 26 2018 1:48AM
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