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I just got some 189 ll2s...

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En_Route
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and im concerned they may be too big. Im like 5 '10 165 170 and im just a little paranoid theyll be too much ski for me. i have been skiing since i was 5 so im ok at skiing. what do you guys think

Aug 16 2009 2:38PM
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iFail
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you weigh 170lbs and think a super rockered ski that measure 187-188(that's along the base..) might be too big?  Not a chance..people 120lbs ski the 189 no problem.  What do you normally ski?
Aug 16 2009 2:42PM
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Big_Spence
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If you don't want them you could always sell them to me. :-)
Aug 17 2009 2:26PM
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B-runge
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ill pay for shipping if you send em to me
Aug 17 2009 2:36PM
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Commonwealth
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You're set man. I believe Slandis has said in the past that he rides his center mounted. Do that and with your size you will be fine.

It will always feel weird riding a new pair of skis, but you'll get used to them soon enough.
Aug 17 2009 3:00PM
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blackoutbill
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Thread jack.

I'm 5'7" 145lbs, and I got 179. Will they be too short?
Aug 17 2009 6:59PM
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stevenc
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I think you'll be fine.  Always better to go a bit to long, then too short.
Aug 18 2009 1:18AM
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Spacekroft
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probably not, size is all about prefrence, im 5'10 and 275 and ski 179 i like em short and my buddy who is shorter and lighter likes em longer, i dont think either of you will have any problems
Aug 18 2009 1:21AM
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iFail
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i can't imagine myself loving that(the large rocker makes the 189s ski tiny) and would sell them and get 189s, but I guess some bigger guys are on chetlers(183, I didn't buy because they were too short for me even though they were fun).  Big reason the impulse buy of my 189s went through was because they are a bit longer and stiffer than other largely tip+ tail rockered skis.

Aug 18 2009 1:25AM
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El_Barto.
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im 5'7 125-130 lbs and my 179 LL2s are mounted dead center and they could be 10 cm longer no problem.  189 will be fine for you
Aug 18 2009 1:50AM
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twinpride34
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Sell to me man ill pay top $$!
Aug 18 2009 1:34PM
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soup
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you all have to remember that they are rockered which makes them just a bit shortar than you think.  not only that but rockered skis ride a hell of a lot shorter than normal skis.  they are a nice light ski underfoot so you shouldn't have too much of a problem whipping them around.
Aug 18 2009 3:42PM
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iFail
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We've all said that
Aug 18 2009 3:47PM
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En_Route
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thanks guys that makes me feel better. and sorry there not for sale. to sick.
Aug 18 2009 5:37PM
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Big_Spence
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:-(
Aug 18 2009 7:56PM
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