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Ben.
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t im looking into the vct. im 6 foot 2 and about 160 and fairly aggressive but not rediculously slow. should i go 189 or 182 on the vct, wanting a fairly easy to turn ski.

Aug 18 2008 2:50AM
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DangerToes
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def 189, it rides a little short due to the tip shape Im 5'9'' ride the 182 and if i didnt ski so many trees id want the 189 but yea, absolutely go for the longer you wont regret it.
Aug 18 2008 5:02AM
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Ben.
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see theres the thing though is im gonna spend time in the trees
Aug 18 2008 9:09AM
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miroz
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You're a big guy, and I think you could handle it.  I'm 5'11 and 180, and ride 185 BCs through the east coast trees mounted at around -3.  They turn better than my 171 Salomon 1080s...you should be okay with 189, and he did say they run short. 

You're in a funky position though, I can see why you made this thread...

I think the biggest thing might be if you're truly aggressive or not, because I don't really understand what you wrote up there^.  If you think you're a strong enough skier to handle 189, then go for it.  You're size says yest, but what about ability?
Aug 18 2008 11:00AM
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Ben.
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hahaha that should have said "ridiculously so" not slow.
Aug 18 2008 6:56PM
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DangerToes
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yea dude youre a good 5 inches taller than me you wont have any problem with the 189s, id definitely go with them, especially because the midsole is a bit farther forward.
Aug 23 2008 5:30PM
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