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BananaCat
Posts: 21 - Karma: 165
Hello Guys

For my next Season, I want to get the Faction Prodigy 2.0, but I'm concerned about the length of the Skis.
Last Season I had the Armada ARV 96 in 170 and they were fine, but i want to try something a bit more playful.
I'm 80kg/176lbs and 1.70m/ 5'8 and ski 70% Rails/30% Jumps.

Should I get the 171 or the 177 model?

Thx for your awnsers
Jul 28 2021 7:57AM
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CatdickBojangles
Posts: 6200 - Karma: 62,949
177, the rocker will make the ski feel shorter.
Jul 28 2021 9:11AM
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SofaKingSick
Posts: 9292 - Karma: 60,983
you're between the 2 sizes so either will be fine. i'd say 177 but you said you wanted something more playful so maybe you don't want more length
Jul 28 2021 12:10PM
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Quaggy
Posts: 1150 - Karma: 19,159
You know what they say OP...
Big skis, big steez
Get the 189
Jul 28 2021 12:38PM
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colorado_frenchy
Posts: 198 - Karma: 1,329
I feel like the word "playful" has been so overused by ski brands it doesn't mean much anymore... When you say playful what kind of skiing do you like to do? What kinds of tricks do you have in mind?

If you ride 70% rail, and like to do swap, rotation on and out, maybe 171 might be easier to manoeuver. But if you're looking to ride faster/bigger, 177 we'll be a more stable platform.

Did you ever felt like the ARV were too short, or wish they were longer?
Jul 28 2021 12:44PM
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Dilldoes
Posts: 761 - Karma: 5,853
177 for sure.
Jul 28 2021 12:48PM
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Mackaroni_space
Posts: 1765 - Karma: 24,127
Definitely 177, bigger skis are usually more ideal at least in my opinion
Jul 28 2021 1:52PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
Posts: 6988 - Karma: 61,058
Faction prodigy cut short (like 2-3cm short) and given the rocker and your weight - definitely 177
Jul 28 2021 3:35PM
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BananaCat
Posts: 21 - Karma: 165
Thanks for your replies.

Just bought the 177
Jul 28 2021 3:46PM
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