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What size ar6's?

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miken110
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I am planning on purchasing the armada ar6's for this winter. I am about 5'6" and weigh about 140 lb. I will be working more on park this winter but I also like skiing around the mountain. I was just wondering if i should get the 161's or the the 166's. I wold also like to know what bindings i should get with these skis also. Thanks.
Nov 22 2007 1:16AM
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Hairspray
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Im almost ur exact same size, and i got the ar6's this year, 161's. Theyre awesome, go with the 161's
Nov 22 2007 2:00AM
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Hairspray
Posts: 298 - Karma: 14
Oh, i also have the PX12's, and i havent had an unwanted release yet.
Nov 22 2007 2:04AM
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alaskakid
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With your size, I'd say a 171
Nov 22 2007 2:20AM
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Silence
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I'd say no shorter than 171
Nov 22 2007 2:31AM
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Rippy087
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I'm also assuming that your still growing? so no shorter than 171^^
Nov 22 2007 3:16AM
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mychal
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i would go 176, but im partial to taller skis
Nov 22 2007 3:32AM
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lyndon
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Yeah man, if your still growing, the 171's would be your best bet. Ive got about 4 inches on you, and i have the 176's.

I just think that after a season, your going to be too tall for a 166cm ski. If you want them to last, go 171 for sure.
Nov 22 2007 7:48AM
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White-Goblin
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im gonna have to say def not the 161... i got a pair of 160 ar5's last season and i would like a longer ski now but cant afford that so im stuck with it... soo go with the 171
Nov 22 2007 8:59AM
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-NY-STeeZE-
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word, at least 171
Nov 22 2007 9:50AM
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tjsnover
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if your interested in 161 then i have some i PMed you

Nov 22 2007 12:21PM
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thedutchmayn
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171 cause 161 is too short, 166 would be nice for like half a season then you will want the 171.  the 171 will be better for next season which is a major factor.  seeing as how skis are expensive.
Nov 22 2007 12:34PM
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mychal
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when I first got my ar5 176's I was about 5'7 and 130lbs.  Im now 5'11 145lbs, and skiing an arv185 for everything.  its all preference. I guarentee you could ski a 176 totally fine. 
Nov 22 2007 12:56PM
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