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EthanH*
Posts: 375 - Karma: 129
Okay, i searched, and couldn't find anything specific about my problem. Well, not really a problem, just a question.

Im 5'6"-5'7" using these skis for next year, so ill grow a bit. Thinking about buying some 179 hellbents, but wondering if these are gonna be to long... So. Would 169's or 179's be better? I would usually go 169, but becaue of the rocker, the 179 might be alright?

Thanks.
Apr 3 2010 10:43PM
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Testicles
Posts: 1432 - Karma: 13
179 for sure. 
Apr 3 2010 10:45PM
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Karma_Police
Posts: 2655 - Karma: 1,628
K2 measures there skis really long, for instance I have a pair of 191 scott p4s and they are about 6inches shorter than my 189 bents, I would still go with he 179 though because big skis fucking rule.
Apr 3 2010 10:47PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 111
big skis are so much better. im 5ft7 and getting the 179s next year.
Apr 3 2010 11:32PM
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Deletedtoday
Posts: 4060 - Karma: 398
179 for sure
Apr 3 2010 11:40PM
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ReetsAdeets
Posts: 1531 - Karma: 611
Im like 5'6 and have 169s that I got when I was like 5'2. They are great in trees and deep pow, but I tend to wheelie out on bigger drops that dont have an untouched landing. I think that the 179 would help with this since you would have more tail to support you. But if you're doing a lot of trees, definitely go with the 169. But from what you've said, I would get the 179s.
Apr 3 2010 11:57PM
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ski_ENDUB
Posts: 2535 - Karma: 86
go big or go home.
Apr 4 2010 2:55PM
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