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Armada 2021 Bdog Sizing

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Diego_M
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I have recently been wanting to purchase a new setup for the oncoming season, and I was looking at the Bdogs and wondering if anybody can help me with the sizing?

Im 5,9, 140 Pounds, and planning on getting them center mounted…

Would 172 work?
Jul 20 2021 2:44AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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172 would work but I say get 180. Armada cuts 2cm short so 172 is really more like 170 and 180 is more like 178. You are 5’9” which is around 175. You will appreciate the extra length if you are trying butters and stuff.
Jul 20 2021 4:14AM
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weastcoat
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do not get anything shorter than 180 unless you want to look like an assclown, you’ll thank me later
Jul 20 2021 12:46PM
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DesertStix
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Get 180, I want edgeless bdogs so bad but I’m 6’1 and they don’t make them tall enough
Jul 20 2021 2:11PM
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yev.ski
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DesertStixGet 180, I want edgeless bdogs so bad but I’m 6’1 and they don’t make them tall enough


I'm 6'1 as well and have been riding the BDog's all spring and summer and lovin them. Ik homies my size that love the edgeless too. Usually like skiing 184 but the 180 doesn't feel too short
Jul 20 2021 4:20PM
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yev.ski
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to reply to ur thread tho get the 180, 172 honestly feels more like a "big kids" ski. you'll appreciate the extra length with the flex pattern
Jul 20 2021 4:21PM
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DesertStix
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Bruh don’t tempt me. I usually am on 184’s/188’s but didn’t want to look like a clown with kid skis
yev.skiI'm 6'1 as well and have been riding the BDog's all spring and summer and lovin them. Ik homies my size that love the edgeless too. Usually like skiing 184 but the 180 doesn't feel too short
Jul 20 2021 4:23PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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no 189

wtf, 189 guys
Jul 20 2021 4:27PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I promise you the only ones who will notice are 13 year olds on Vishnu’s.
DesertStixBruh don’t tempt me. I usually am on 184’s/188’s but didn’t want to look like a clown with kid skis
Jul 20 2021 5:14PM
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skiP.E.I.
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Depends on what you're doing. If you like to do tech stuff on rails, lower speed jibbing or you are new to park skiing you might have more fun on the 172s. If you like skiing fast, going big, these will be your only skis and/or you will be skiing some powder with them, the 180 is the move.
Jul 20 2021 5:17PM
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DesertStix
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That’s what I’m afraid of. Those kids are already smoking hand rolled cigarettes and drive a 2003 Subaru wagon before 8th grade. I can’t handle that kinda emotional abuse
BradFiAusNzCoCaI promise you the only ones who will notice are 13 year olds on Vishnu’s.
Jul 20 2021 7:32PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I’m sorry then…it’s over for you… even jets (the only way to out edge the edge 🔪) are only 180 😖
DesertStixThat’s what I’m afraid of. Those kids are already smoking hand rolled cigarettes and drive a 2003 Subaru wagon before 8th grade. I can’t handle that kinda emotional abuse
Jul 21 2021 2:31AM
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DesertStix
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But wait…isn’t the SBH a 189?!?! 🙏🙏🙏


But for real OP, get 180
BradFiAusNzCoCaI’m sorry then…it’s over for you… even jets (the only way to out edge the edge 🔪) are only 180 😖
Jul 21 2021 9:51AM
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colorado_frenchy
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weastcoastdo not get anything shorter than 180 unless you want to look like an assclown, you’ll thank me later


Nah get whatever fits you best, don't worry about what size is cool and shred, that's what's real cool. If you have skis too long for you and can't maneuver them, you'll actually look like a clown
Jul 21 2021 12:32PM
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weastcoat
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colorado_frenchyNah get whatever fits you best, don't worry about what size is cool and shred, that's what's real cool. If you have skis too long for you and can't maneuver them, you'll actually look like a clown


If you’re 5 9 your skis will most certainly not be too long for you if they’re 180 lol
Jul 21 2021 2:50PM
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colorado_frenchy
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weastcoastIf you’re 5 9 your skis will most certainly not be too long for you if they’re 180 lol

I tend to agree with you and I'd personally size up, but he's also not asking about a stiff hard charger, we're talking about the Bdog here, a low speed soft jib ski, my point is if he thinks he'll progress faster and will be more comfortable spinning on a shorter skis he shouldn't feel pressured to get a ski taller than him you know, to answer his questions 172 technically works for him if that what he prefers. 🤷‍♂️
Jul 21 2021 8:31PM
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crustyboot.420
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Yeah no 172 wouldn't work. They run pretty short and have a lot of rocker I'm 5'7 and my 172s are kinda too short for me.
Jul 22 2021 7:08AM
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Eightsails
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im 5'8.5" 170lbs and just got the 180s. Looking foward to this season, they look the perfect size for me. Get the 180s. 178cm straight tape-ish.
Jul 22 2021 2:36PM
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Diego_M
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Sounds good!
Eightsailsim 5'8.5" 170lbs and just got the 180s. Looking foward to this season, they look the perfect size for me. Get the 180s. 178cm straight tape-ish.
Jul 22 2021 2:57PM
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