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messplay
Posts: 4483 - Karma: 1,065
my volkl walls for a 185?
they are currently 177 and barefoot right now standing next to them they hit me right above the eyebrow

i guess im about 6'0 and lightweight at 150lbs.

im EXTREMELY novice at park

but ive been skiing since for 11+ years



Nov 28 2007 1:36AM
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JockinJLoads
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id keep them if i was a beginner, even for an intermediate level skier they arent that small
Nov 28 2007 1:37AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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I'm 5'9 144 lbs. and going to be riding 178 Anthems.  Been skiing for 12 years, alright in park.

You should be good with a 185 and they are symmetrical so they aren't really as long.
Nov 28 2007 1:39AM
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mike720b
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keep the shorter ones.
Nov 28 2007 2:26AM
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messplay
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what is so benefical about an extra 8cm? i know it will probably give me more speed but ill be using these to jib and in the park because i might get the ghettos or elreys as my all mtn ski.

does it really make more more stable on boxes/rails? cuz i dont ride those much at ALL maybe boxes but not many rails at my park. also, more stable landings or is it same dimensions underfoot and at tip/tail in the 185 compared to the 177?
Nov 28 2007 9:53AM
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AndyBill
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keep the 177's
Nov 28 2007 9:55AM
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wils.
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 48
personally i would say keep them cause I like a ski that is about my height and not much taller than me
it spins easier and since your a beginer in park you will have more fun with the 177
Nov 28 2007 10:34AM
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Matty_C
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thats retarded, get 185 walls centred which would be perfect for park and just as good as gtho/elrey all mtn. if you're gonna get an all mtn ski, go for a wider pow ski. seriously.
Nov 28 2007 10:37AM
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B.Snow
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nah its really up to you man... do whatever you feel more comfortable with but i think if you're novice i'd stick with the 77's cause it will save you the hassle of going back to teh store.
Nov 28 2007 10:50AM
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