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The Infamous 181 vs. 176 sizing question

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LineBoarder
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5'11".... 190 pounds...... 60% park/40% all mountain..... I like to feel more in control then I do bombing runs...  I am going to center mount.... 176 or 181 you think?  I was leaning towards 176, but any insight would be cool.
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p-oskier
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At 5'11 you should get 181 cause if you center them they are going to feel short.
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onenerdykid
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Truth
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Luc.
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since you are 190lbs, the 181 will be much better for you.

not to mention you are center-mounting which will make the ski feel shorter anyways.

what skis is this regarding?
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lineC88
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no question! 181 for sure
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LineBoarder
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these are for Armada Ar6's as well...
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danbrown
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Definitely 181. I'm 5'11, 175 lbs and I ride 181 Armada's true center and they're perfect.
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triebby
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Def go with the 181.
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LineBoarder
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word... 181's it is... which has always been the size I have been skiing in general,I  just never had the option between 181s and 176 before.  Thanks dudes...
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Luc.
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off topic...i wouldnt center mount those skis if i were you
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greyninja
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when center mounting, always round up
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ONE-UP
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181
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LineBoarder
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how come?
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mak
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181 most definitely. I got 181's this year and I'm 5'9", bout 145 pounds.
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T_orageskiier
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181 for sure i have 171 and i'm 5'9 125 pounds
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T_orageskiier
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sorry for double post i ment to say i have 177***
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