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169 or 177. Volkl Karma's

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Adamskinick
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5'11
140
17 years old.
I ski 60/40 park all mtn.
Park skiing near my home in Philly but when I go to Vermont mostly all mtn.
I want to be able to carve, Im not planning on mounting mine center. a little back. I was thinking 169 cause i want to be able to spin in the park and have movement and lighter.. is the advantage of the 177 in relation to me?
Oct 29 2005 5:52PM
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Scott_Morgan
Posts: 153 - Karma: 10
177's for shur, i checked them out and i thought the 169's were like 165's, they seem to fit small.
Oct 29 2005 5:56PM
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Scott_Morgan
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mite just be me.?.?
Oct 29 2005 5:56PM
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Adamskinick
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why though?
Oct 29 2005 6:41PM
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Twintipskier-101
Posts: 521 - Karma: 10
Go with the 177's you'll like the extra length.
Oct 29 2005 6:58PM
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Burrito
Posts: 1864 - Karma: 930
I was about the same size as you when I was 17 and got the 175 Trouble Makers. They were a step up from 165, but I got used to them in about a week. I'm so glad I went with the longer size. Granted the Karmas are a little beefier than the TMs, but I would still go with the 177s. In fact, 177 Karmas are what I'm looking for this year. So if you find a good deal, let me know.
Oct 29 2005 7:21PM
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Adamskinick
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O.k. I guess I'll go with the 177s. Still not totally convinced why I will like it better, but I have a sense of trust in NS. Wouldnt the extra weight slow me down in the park?
Oct 29 2005 10:45PM
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Tinga
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177 thats not even a question
Oct 29 2005 10:47PM
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Kev
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and your not going to out grow them.

and they'll rip everywhere.
Oct 29 2005 10:48PM
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tommyfresh
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what if your 5'9 140 still 177?
Nov 6 2005 3:05PM
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Burrito
Posts: 1864 - Karma: 930
I would say so. Especially if you're growning. I'm 5'10" 150 and I'm riding 180cm Liberty's this year.
Nov 7 2005 12:34PM
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Coalescent
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im a little bigger than you not much like 10lbs and one inch taller...i rode 164's last year and jumped up to 172's but i bought them used because i wasnt sure..but im going to get new ones hopefully pretty soon and im looking at 176-178...go bigger you will like it....where do you nomrally ride?
Nov 7 2005 4:05PM
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