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Ski Lenght

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vesko_p
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Hi. I'm about to buy a pair of k2 Public Enemy's but i was wondering which lenght i should choose. I'm 1m79. If i choose the 169 it wil be better on the pistes because of the shorter radius but the 179 will ofcourse be better in powder. Any suggestions? Right now i have a salomon 1080 171
Nov 11 2004 4:51AM
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dawilltoski
Posts: 1649 - Karma: 10
169 they are in reality 173-174cm



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Nov 11 2004 6:28AM
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k2 ski lengths are measured in running length.

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Nov 11 2004 7:30AM
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tandan83
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not all k2 skis are measured in running length. i think it's only the seth pistols. someone who has enemies, measure them and set us straight





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Nov 11 2004 10:04AM
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martockpublicenemy
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no there not,u guy are retards,maybe the pistols are,but i have the publics,and i mesured them,and they are exactly 169 cm.
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Nov 11 2004 10:04AM
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Justo8484
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we measured them at work. tip to tip in a straight line they are 169. if you hold the tape measure flast against the base and curve it up with the tip and the tail they are about 173.5cm. line measures with the holding the tape to the base method, so does salomon. that was our conclusion.
Nov 11 2004 10:28AM
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weird that they would measure different models of skis differently. my bad, i assumed they would measure at least all their twintips in the same way.

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Nov 12 2004 2:36AM
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Shaggy
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its weird how they do that, i never knew they did. but how much do you weigh? if you're heavier i'd say go with the 179s. well actually either way id say go with the 179s, but especially if you're a heavier guy
Nov 12 2004 2:52AM
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dawilltoski
Posts: 1649 - Karma: 10
i think line also measures skis before materials are all put together, i heard that somewhere. so they are 2cm shorter which is true cuz i compared 177 line with 175 armada and they were same lenght. but tails on lines are more tipped than armada which i guess you need to take that into account.



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Nov 12 2004 6:52AM
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TeenageWasteland
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They should just all do it the same way damnit
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Nov 12 2004 1:12PM
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Dr.Dealgood
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ALways go long, always. Better for landing, better pop, more stable. And once you get used to em, you got more ability to really crank the ski in turns. Where as you'll just overpower a short ski.
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Nov 12 2004 4:00PM
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PowderCanuck
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geez, who uses metric?
I'm canadian and everyone uses feet and pounds... I can't relate 1m79...well yes I can, close to 5'7' (i think?).

Kinda wierd eh? Most canadian use milimeters and centimers for really small measurements, feet and inches for medium measurements and kilometers for long measurements. Funny that eh?


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Nov 12 2004 5:10PM
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NWBakerBoy
Posts: 681 - Karma: 13
what the hell. have you guys ever skied before. just get what you had last year, unless it was too long or short. then adjust as need.
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Nov 12 2004 7:46PM
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SSteezle
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depends what kind you like.....smaller or bigger...up to you, not for us to decide




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Nov 12 2004 7:51PM
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kjfreerider
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179 unless ur a midget




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Nov 12 2004 7:56PM
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