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Head Mad Trix length?

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plw
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I've been looking for some cheap twintips that can still do well on the piste and found a good deal on some unused 03/04 (black and white) Head Mad Trix, however they're 190 which I think is probably a bit long. However, as it would be my first ski purchase, I'm not sure about that.

I'm 6'2"-6'3"ish and 180lbs. I've normally skiied 1/2 weeks a year in the Alps but I'm doing a season in NZ this summer, and thought some skis would be a good idea, and will hopefully last me a few more years of holidays.

Any other suggestions for similar, cheap skis would help too.
Jan 3 2007 4:36PM
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skidemon22
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how good are you
Jan 3 2007 4:49PM
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Ryno
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They are a good stiff ski that carve really well for twins (almost GS ski like).

Sizes go 163, 172, 181, 190



Im 5'6 and I was rocking 172's no problem. I guess it would be preference for you to go 181 or 190
Jan 3 2007 4:52PM
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Ryno
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And they was super well built; you wont have any problem with durability.


What kind of skiing will you be doing ?
Jan 3 2007 4:53PM
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uni-corn
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They are VERY bombproof.
Jan 3 2007 4:54PM
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Ryno
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*were


God damn that sounded hick before!
Jan 3 2007 4:57PM
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whattheshit
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i am 6'3" and 160 pounds and i have the 2001 mad trix at 181 and i like it there.  and yes, it is a stiff ski, so think about that before thinking about length.
Jan 3 2007 5:03PM
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plw
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I try to ski a bit of everything, spend time in the park, and carving on the piste but I like to ski off piste a bit, particularly on powder days. I'm probably a good intermediate skiier, my technique goes a bit off on icy or bumpy blacks and my tricks are limited, but I can ski most conditions.

I guess my main question on the Mad Trix is whether 190 seems ok? They seem like a decent park ski that can carve well, and will last, but I generally get given 178/180ish skis at the shop.
Jan 3 2007 5:07PM
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RudyGarmisch
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I love those skis, so classy. I should get a pair just for the nostalgia.
Jan 3 2007 5:26PM
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skidemon22
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u could centermount them...
Jan 3 2007 6:20PM
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