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Longer skis=harder rails

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SkiingRocks89
Posts: 369 - Karma: 11
I was just wondering how much harder rails and boxes are going to be if I go from a 161 to a 179, and what do you guys mean by harder"?
Apr 7 2007 9:19AM
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milkdud951
Posts: 960 - Karma: 21
i went from a 159 to a 180...it made rails soooo much easier after like 2 days of getting used to it. It completely depends on your size, i was being held back by my skiboard length skis
Apr 7 2007 9:29AM
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lyndon
Posts: 7266 - Karma: 127
same, i went from 158 to 176..i wish i would have gone a 174, but im still growing, and armada is warrantying my 176 t-halls...we will see!
Apr 7 2007 10:53AM
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mattster
Posts: 4120 - Karma: 41
lowers your center of gravity
Apr 7 2007 11:01AM
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Dustin.
Posts: 13839 - Karma: 7,704
your skis could be 174 and you would never notice the difference
Apr 7 2007 11:14AM
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*Fujative*
Posts: 8554 - Karma: 183
i have 05 176 arvs and rails a so easy
Apr 7 2007 11:18AM
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SkiingRocks89
Posts: 369 - Karma: 11
but what did you size up from? and how long did it take you to get used to them?
Apr 7 2007 11:35AM
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dr_jib
Posts: 257 - Karma: 36
i went from 168's to 179's the 179's are real easy on rails i just have alot more balance everywhere almost
Apr 7 2007 11:43AM
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Lineskier-101
Posts: 7863 - Karma: 22
Think about it, longer skis would technically make rails easier, becuase they'd be more balanced, unless of course you can't control them.
Apr 7 2007 11:46AM
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CTD
Posts: 6300 - Karma: 348
with 180s, i can still easily 270 onto sidestep rails. long skis=better in every way
Apr 7 2007 12:35PM
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bhill2.0
Posts: 6573 - Karma: 197
whats a sidestep rail?
Apr 7 2007 1:07PM
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45.
Posts: 3164 - Karma: 170
im assuming it means u get on the rail from popping of a jump to the side instead of just jumping strait at it
Apr 7 2007 1:11PM
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SV420
Posts: 242 - Karma: 10
i went from a 158 to 180 and didn't have a problem
Apr 7 2007 4:24PM
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Ryanvdonk
Posts: 12808 - Karma: 1,945
won't make a difference, you'll find you have more control, it might take a day or two to get used to with lipslides and spins on due to the longer tail.
Apr 7 2007 4:29PM
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KG_
Posts: 2198 - Karma: 20
longer skis are allways better, more swing weight
Apr 7 2007 4:47PM
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bhill2.0
Posts: 6573 - Karma: 197
like an urban set up rail?
Apr 7 2007 6:17PM
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poofartpee
Posts: 7436 - Karma: 1,537
last year i went from 151 to 166 and i thought it was no harder or easier
Apr 7 2007 6:34PM
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bhill2.0
Posts: 6573 - Karma: 197
170-189-180 & 176
im over the map
Apr 7 2007 11:13PM
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Silence
Posts: 16030 - Karma: 149
you couldnt POSSIBLY notice a difference between 174 and 176


its seriously this much:

|.....| tip
|.....| tail
Apr 7 2007 11:17PM
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SkiMN
Posts: 4005 - Karma: 38
Exactly, shit there could be that much difference in the way 2 companies measure.

and to the thread maker- dont worry about it, if your on skis that fit you thats as easy as its going to get, so buy them to fit, it might take some getting used to but you'll be fine


Apr 7 2007 11:47PM
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uni-corn
Posts: 13846 - Karma: 651
153-178-170-180
Apr 7 2007 11:51PM
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paulbunyan
Posts: 3106 - Karma: 94
longer skis are more stable on everythin i went from 155 to 176 i wish i was always ridin bigger skis. the only thing is my spinning slowed down alot
Apr 8 2007 12:09AM
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JibEarth
Posts: 753 - Karma: 26

longer ski= more style

Apr 9 2007 8:41PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
how big are you? thats a rediculous jump in size
Apr 9 2007 8:52PM
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Max-Steeze
Posts: 448 - Karma: 171
get longer skis they look better and it doesint really make a difference you will just spin slower
Apr 9 2007 9:37PM
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Grimace.
Posts: 8345 - Karma: 25
i went from 158 to 180
Apr 12 2007 8:49AM
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skiEER
Posts: 4089 - Karma: 79
its not gonna make it any harder
Apr 12 2007 9:21AM
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Legit
Posts: 1411 - Karma: 28
i went from 165 to 181
Apr 12 2007 10:16AM
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DUBIE
Posts: 576 - Karma: 135
158 - > 176
Sep 25 2007 2:16PM
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fresshhhh
Posts: 792 - Karma: 9
what do you guys htink 174 foils to 185 arv's


im 6 foot 170 and the foils were center mounted and the arvs are plus 4 i believe
Sep 25 2007 2:29PM
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steezyjibber
Posts: 15967 - Karma: 11,016
i have 148's and 171s the 171s arent really much bigger
Sep 25 2007 3:11PM
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grams.
Posts: 7406 - Karma: 186
I saw this thread, and I thought someone jumped on my username to make a n00b thread. Please change your icon. :)
Sep 25 2007 3:16PM
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Jwenz
Posts: 8893 - Karma: 7,633
I went from 153 to 169, and everything was so much easier, it helps you balance i think
Sep 25 2007 3:24PM
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nhjibber
Posts: 761 - Karma: 38
well the arv and foil arent in the smae class. but If your riding some pow, which I would assume you are the 185 at 6 ft will ride great.
Sep 25 2007 3:52PM
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fresshhhh
Posts: 792 - Karma: 9
so i should keep the foils around for park
Sep 25 2007 3:53PM
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little_ey
Posts: 609 - Karma: 392
unless you go too big. i'm 5'3" and ride a 171 for park. sometimes it's a bit of weight to be spinning around for one my size
Sep 25 2007 5:56PM
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chrismoJBEATS
Posts: 5898 - Karma: 44
i went from 155 to a 167 now a 179
Sep 25 2007 6:22PM
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DopeSauce
Posts: 1677 - Karma: 26
I went from a 141 to 168 (168s over my head) and it was the biggest difference everywhere. It helps if they're centred though. Now im exactly 168cm tall and on 175s and 171s, both centred, they both kill it everywhere, but my 175s feel alot more stable.
Sep 25 2007 6:25PM
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13stripes
Posts: 3795 - Karma: 273
well when i went from my 165 trouble makers to the 204 K2 TR Comps only the approcah was different you dont notice any major change on the rail
Sep 25 2007 6:30PM
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Piste.Off
Posts: 11586 - Karma: 1,861
i went from my 150s almost ski blades to 169s this year and from what i can tell on a little rail in my yard is that theses are waaay easier.
Sep 25 2007 6:45PM
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Shpadoinkle
Posts: 10437 - Karma: 84
how tall are you?
i'm 5'11 and i have 169s. they feel so short.
Sep 25 2007 6:50PM
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Piste.Off
Posts: 11586 - Karma: 1,861
im not really sure exactly but i am from 5'8-5'10 they feel fine for me
Sep 25 2007 6:55PM
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KJones
Posts: 410 - Karma: 10
well last year i had 141's and i am buying 175 arvs. my 141 ones were mounted way back to so they had no tail. so i hope rails are easier
Sep 25 2007 7:15PM
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holyDINOSAURS
Posts: 7038 - Karma: 639
mine are actually quite well sized for me. 5'8 with 175 park skis and 181 Thugs for pow jibbing
Sep 25 2007 7:46PM
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lyndon
Posts: 7266 - Karma: 127
I went from a 158 Scratch pro to a 176 T-Hall. IM not on 176 Ar6s, but moving down to some 171 watchlifes next season. Im 5'8.
Sep 25 2007 7:49PM
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lineskier2334
Posts: 895 - Karma: 15
i went from a 158 to a 178 not that big of a deal
Sep 25 2007 8:32PM
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borskee
Posts: 796 - Karma: 127
im going from a 137 LOLOLLOLOLLO to a 161 its gonna be a lot easier cause i skied my friends skis that were 159s and i like them so much more
Sep 25 2007 8:35PM
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max.
Posts: 2022 - Karma: 12
eh not really. im going from 157 to 176 this year.
Sep 25 2007 9:03PM
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paulbunyan
Posts: 3106 - Karma: 94
beet you im 155 to 176 haha
Sep 25 2007 9:06PM
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TWoods
Posts: 10014 - Karma: 8,385
If you are that size and weight you should have never been skiing on 174 foils to begin with. get yoself some bigger skis man
Sep 25 2007 9:20PM
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JibEarth
Posts: 753 - Karma: 26
i jsut bought 181's and i am 5'10  160 pounds with peoples experience on long skis how do you think that it wll work out?
Sep 25 2007 9:35PM
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