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Hellbent question

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Avifarer
Posts: 5926 - Karma: 598
is it true that they run 5 cm's longer then they say they are?
i am looking into getting some but i know i would get ass raped by the 179 in this case, and i might outgrow the 169 to fast.
Mar 4 2008 6:41PM
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slottyboom
Posts: 439 - Karma: 40
the 179 measures to like 184
they are longer than my 182 dynastar TMs
Mar 4 2008 6:43PM
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mccsteezy
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yeah i think they tried to compensate for the rocker in their mesurements.
Mar 4 2008 6:45PM
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DannyMac
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get the 179, they own

and you won't notice the difference because they are so easy to ride
Mar 4 2008 7:15PM
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poofartpee
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they ride like homoblades so they will feel shorter no matter what size u get
Mar 4 2008 7:44PM
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skinnylove
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179 measures to about 186. I am 5'9" and 130 pounds, and I can ski them perfectly. they run real short.
Mar 4 2008 7:46PM
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Avifarer
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i am only 5'5 122.
Mar 4 2008 8:01PM
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MrPantyDropper
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nope..just how k2 measure em.

they should meausure out to a 183-4
Mar 4 2008 8:03PM
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Avifarer
Posts: 5926 - Karma: 598
ya theres no way i can handle those....
where is the recommended mounting on hellbents?
Mar 4 2008 8:24PM
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Anti-Hero
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^you'd be surprised, unless you're like a legit midget you shouldn't really have any problems. they ski really short on groomers etc b/c of the rocker, and the extra length will just help in deep snow. they are a very soft forgiving ski. try out the 179's, you won't be disapointed
Mar 4 2008 8:27PM
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MrPantyDropper
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youd be fine bro...

the effective edge on those is like the same as a 150cm ski.
Mar 4 2008 8:27PM
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Tha_Grouch
Posts: 2216 - Karma: 14
I'm 6'3 and got the 179's. My justification for not getting the 89's is that the 79's measure like exactly the same as the EP's (185).. and I was sold on those till I saw the new 08/09 bents. Also the fact that I don't like super heavy skis, don't expect to be hitting enormous cliffs, etc. I want them to be quick and agile for summit co. trees.. 79's fit the bill over 89's.

So for you.. maybe thats more justification for 69's.. however if you're growing like crazy think 79.


Mar 13 2008 1:28PM
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Clifford996
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the ski skis alot smaller than it is because the rocker is so big .... so basicly... go big or go home
get the 189, its really like a 194... but i think you can handle it...just sac up and get the massive one ahah
Mar 13 2008 1:36PM
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coolhandluke
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i have a hellbent question too.......i heard these are the most awesomest skis ever?
Mar 13 2008 3:47PM
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JGP.
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how big are your feet? just wondering because I honestly think those are gonna feel tiny.  Hellbents have a big rocker and are made to be mounted more towards the center, so those are gonna feel real short. Im 6'2 and im getting 189s, tried 179s and they felt wayy too short.
Mar 13 2008 4:41PM
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Clifford996
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i also ski on my friends pontoons sometimes in a 169, and those feel really short and im 5'8 ... plus like he said ^^^^ there is a way bigger rocker on the hellbents ... dont get a 169, i think you will regret it
Mar 13 2008 4:53PM
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Tha_Grouch
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I have like a 316 BSL mounted core center.. I don't really see how'd they be that much different than an EP. I held the two together and they are exactly the same height, The EP has maybe 2 cm more contact length.. and I know plenty of peeps around my height on EP's. So I really don't think they'll be too short.
Mar 13 2008 5:15PM
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coolhandluke
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you are wise.  i'm an inch or two taller than you with centermounted 189s.  the only time i notice how big they are is when i sideslip into a chute or try to fit them in my jeep.
Mar 13 2008 7:24PM
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hollygrove
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a 189 is a good ways a bout my head and im 6'2. naturally im getting them though.
Mar 13 2008 7:28PM
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JGP.
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haha yep. that how i like em :)
Mar 13 2008 7:35PM
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GatoGordo
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Im 5'6-7, and 140, and i have the 179's and they are a perfect length. The reverse camber makes them feel shorter, but the added length helps in powder.
Mar 13 2008 7:36PM
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adam.
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so if i ride a 181 armada ar6 should i get the 179? or 189?
Mar 13 2008 9:52PM
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sktrkdo7
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im 5'8" and just a hair under 120 lbs and i have the 179s they rip do not worry about size with hellbents it doesnt matter that much unless u just plain suck at skiing
Mar 13 2008 9:59PM
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wiegz44
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they measure the running surface of the ski and dont include the tips and tails, only what touches the snow
Mar 13 2008 11:10PM
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buchanan.
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didnt wanna make a thread but, ive got 179 seths right now and get made tip dive on em, theyr at core but still its ridikulous. id deffinetly go for 189s in seths, but in the bents im wondering if the 189 mounted like 2 back from center would be alot to swing around in the trees. im a good skier, 5'11" one sixty.
Mar 13 2008 11:19PM
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JGP.
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i think you would probably be fine..
Mar 13 2008 11:27PM
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coolhandluke
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^^ mine are at core and they turn pretty damn quick.  they'll seem massive when you hold them, but they shrink once they're on your feet. 
Mar 13 2008 11:28PM
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hollygrove
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I'm 6'2 and the 189's are a couple inchs past my head, it's crazy.
Not saying the wouldnt be skiable, becasue we all know how short they ski, but it might just be ALOT of physical ski - bumping and cathing on things, that's the only thing.
Mar 13 2008 11:35PM
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Tha_Grouch
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^that was one of my issues. I think they'd be clunky in the stuff I'll be trying to get to. Its just so much ski. The 79's are right to the top of my head.
Mar 14 2008 2:13AM
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buchanan.
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yeah thats my problem, theyr like and inch taller than me. but ima try and get the 89's
Mar 14 2008 2:36AM
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coolhandluke
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^ solution: buy both
Mar 14 2008 10:29AM
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tjski
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189 it sounds like to me.
Mar 14 2008 10:38AM
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gkenworthy
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I skied on the Hellbents, and they are sooo sick.  I feel like short skis aren't very effective in powder, and the179's seem like your best choice.  I am about 5'10'' and the 179s were perfect, especially the closer to center you mount them. 
Mar 14 2008 11:53AM
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comeatmebro
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i wish i had this issue. it is such a good one really. instead it is, will this ski hold up on ice, rails and POS landings for a season? fuckkkkkkk
Mar 14 2008 12:00PM
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Clifford996
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there shouldnt be this much discussion on this... you just need to sac up and get the 189s ... you wont regret it
Mar 14 2008 12:36PM
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Alex_thedroog
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if he is too short he will regret it...but I will admit I was skeptical to get my 89's but now they are SOOO much fun, I couldn't even think of getting a smaller ski
Mar 14 2008 1:01PM
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Tha_Grouch
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Skied the 79's the last two days in waist deep pow/trees/groomers etc.. they ripped. I'm actually glad I didn't get the 89's. They wouldn't have fit in my car/the bus/the gondola.. it woulda been a pain the ass in that respect for sure.

But as far as skiing.. they are by far the BEST pow ski I have ever ridden. So amazing.
Mar 16 2008 8:31PM
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Aenigma
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Yeah, my 189's feel pretty short when I'm skiing and they're at +4.  Almost makes me wish they'd made a 199 or something; if you're over 180, like to ski hard, and are set on Seths you're kind of SOL. 
Mar 16 2008 8:40PM
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