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bdieter1d3
Posts: 279 - Karma: 15
sorry for making a repeat thread but i havent found exactly what im looking for and ive search barred and googled the shit out of this but here goes


I'm gonna be picking up some hellbents soon and i dont know whether to get the 189 or 179,

im 6' 175 lbs. and my current ski is a 183 scott mission. i know the 179's run about 185 but i have heard they aren't great going down steeps due to the soft tail but the 189 handles it better. i like to ski steep and drop cliffs but i also really like skiing the trees. Im really torn between the two sizes, any info would be greatly appreciated
Apr 8 2009 10:43PM
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asian_andy
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if i were 6' i would rock the 179..but if u not doin any park. go 189 shuoldnt make much of a difference
Apr 8 2009 10:46PM
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JCsteezy
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yes it will. its 10 cm. i would agree to go with the 179 makes more sence if you like skiing trees.
Apr 8 2009 10:50PM
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Z06
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I'm 6'1" and rock 189s.
Apr 8 2009 10:51PM
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Ski.Ballet
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I think you'll appreciate the stability of the 189, especially if you're gonna mount them forward of recommended.
Apr 8 2009 10:52PM
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bdieter1d3
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for those with 189's do you have trouble toss them around in the trees
Apr 8 2009 10:53PM
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asian_andy
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well  hes 6 foot
thts roughly around 183..
ur right inbetween 179 and 189
and i would think most ppl ski a couple cm
bigger.. 5 cm not much of a difference
u could prob ski both and be fine
Apr 8 2009 11:12PM
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bdieter1d3
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any more advice? tons of people on here have bents. let the knowledge flow!
Apr 9 2009 1:13AM
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Silence
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You have about a metre of contact area, so theyu will ski super short.. i'd go 189 if you are a confident skier
Apr 9 2009 1:32AM
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