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New 1080 171 or 181 ?

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Chris
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I have been skiing the original (yellow) 1080's in a 177 for the last few years. I ski everywhere including park, trees, powder, etc. The new 1080's come in 171 and 181. I am having a tough time trying to figure out what size to go with. I beleive the tip, waist, and tail sizes have also changed (wider)for the new model. I am 5'8 and 135. I just don't want to lose ski performance by going with the wrong length. Any suggestions would be nice.
Oct 17 2002 11:23AM
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shawnm1260
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for you size and weight id say 171, the 181 might be a little long for you, but if your use to the 177 maybe just step it up to 181
Oct 17 2002 4:15PM
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petek
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well, you pbly would get more performance out of a bigger ski, and some advice, gain some weight. My soon-to-be exgirlfriend is only 15 pounds lighter.


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Oct 17 2002 4:21PM
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freestyleskier14
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man thats a tuff one..how much park pipe rails u do?
yay for skiing
Oct 18 2002 12:09AM
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nealdawgdiamond
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i got the new 1080s in the 181 and i am 5'10 165, and they are a great size. but for your weight and size i would go with the 171, would probably be a little better performance wise


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Oct 18 2002 1:06AM
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east
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definetely 171, at 5'10 thats up to at least your forhead
Oct 18 2002 1:37AM
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pocket-rocket
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i am 5ft11 and weigth 175,i have both 171 and 181, if your a all around dude,go with 181,if youre always in the park,just take the 171...will be easier for you!.
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Oct 18 2002 11:32AM
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freestyleskier14
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ya pocket rocket said
yay for skiing
Oct 18 2002 2:02PM
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petek
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with your weight then the bigger ski would be more of a burden


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Oct 18 2002 3:13PM
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steve-o
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take the 171, im like the same hieight and weight as you and i ski 168 and they feel great, that extra 10cm mite be a lil bit of a burden spinning
Oct 18 2002 4:55PM
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Baker
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Def 181, they have better graphics and they are the right size for you. You probably won't notice a difference between 177 and 181.
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Oct 18 2002 11:06PM
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con_cept
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You are definately in between sizes, I can only guess that you are gonna get heavier. I'm rockn the 181s this year, I'm 6'1 and 155 pounds and it was an easy decision. You're gonna have to wait to demo them and decide which size is right for you. Remember if you are pure park then the 1080 might not be the ski for you. Based on your size and weight if I were you I'd maybe lean towards the 181 for more all mountain and about 40%-50% park. If you love the park but wanna ski the rest of the mountain well, or about 70% park and 30% all mountain maybe lean towards the 171s. Don't buy until you have tested both ski sizes because at your height and weight it's gonna be a personal preference.
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Oct 19 2002 9:57AM
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mntelebumper
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take the 171 one of myt friends got the 181 hes like 5'4'' and 120lbs and he can hardly flex the ski cause its too much for him
Oct 19 2002 1:56PM
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shawnm1260
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see your tall enough for the 181 but you dont weight enough.... just buy some weight gainer and go to the gym and eat alot untill the season and you will be fine
Oct 19 2002 4:07PM
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pikachu
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pika pikachu.
Oct 19 2002 7:55PM
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bibskis
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Im 5'8 too, but i weigh 160 and the 171 is a little small for me but not much, so id go with the 171
Oct 19 2002 8:06PM
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pikachu
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pika pikachu.
Oct 19 2002 8:17PM
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