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SURFACE One life sizing?

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Emills_
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they come in lengths 179 and 189 but with the rocker they will ski shorter
im not completely sure on which size to get if ill with em all year long
jumps
pow
all mountain

i am about 140 lbs.
and about 5'5"

thanks newschoolers!
Oct 23 2010 10:52PM 0 0
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Emills_
Posts: 120 - Karma: 0
bump!!!
Oct 23 2010 11:10PM 0 0
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Ski.307
Posts: 271 - Karma: 82
Hey man,

I'm 5'7'' and I ride the 179s! They slay the Pow. When you get them on hard pack/groomers they do ski like a a really short ski. I would say a 189 would be a lot of ski for us, but it's your preference. I have this helps
Oct 23 2010 11:15PM 0 0
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hollygrove
Posts: 7845 - Karma: 95
179
Oct 23 2010 11:17PM 0 0
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Emills_
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thanks man
lotta help

Oct 23 2010 11:20PM 0 0
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butteredpretzel
Posts: 1461 - Karma: 684
I would say 179 unless you forsee a growth spurt. Or if you have insane strength 189 but at your height 179. I have the 189s and I love them!
Oct 24 2010 12:54AM 0 0
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OnePlank
Posts: 1212 - Karma: 60
wait you've never ridden them before. they happen to be sitting in your room unmounted
Oct 24 2010 2:22AM 0 0
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butteredpretzel
Posts: 1461 - Karma: 684
Fuck you chris you snowboard...And I still love them If I havn't skied them yet. Your essay sucks btw im giving it a 0.
Oct 24 2010 12:13PM 0 0
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Mr_pretzel
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Oct 24 2010 12:53PM 0 0
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natty.
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eric there is no way you are 5'5" ahah
and 189
Oct 24 2010 12:57PM 0 0
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hollygrove
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the fact that you're asking means you should go with the 179.
Oct 24 2010 10:21PM 0 0
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natty.
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hes about 5'8".
Oct 24 2010 11:15PM 0 0
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Ski.Ballet
Posts: 2860 - Karma: 198
Nobody should ride these in 179. Seriously. My 5'5" brother can charge on my 189's.
Oct 24 2010 11:35PM 0 0
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rudager
Posts: 11203 - Karma: 2,659
Yes.


You don't sound confident in yourself.

I'm 6'2", and rock the 189's.
Alight I am quite a bit taller than you, it doesn't make much sense for me to post.
Go with the 179's, you'll be fine. Plus it's awfully stiff.
Oct 24 2010 11:40PM 0 0
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Emills_
Posts: 120 - Karma: 0
carving with the 179 different? like harder
Oct 24 2010 11:52PM 0 0
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twsnow22
Posts: 1285 - Karma: 485
179 ftw..I'm like 5'8 and ride them..they are the most fun ski ever.
Oct 25 2010 12:12AM 0 0
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vincepru
Posts: 5474 - Karma: 17
bump this thread, i need help choosing between them also. im 5'8-9" and 150lbs. ill be using these mostly throughout the midwest and once or twice a year out west. only reason im debating the 189's is because when i do get out west i want a bigger ski for pow. otherwise the midwest consists of mostly jibs/ park and the 179's will be fine.

help me choose, will i be fine riding 179's in the pow, will i be able to charge with them still?
Nov 20 2010 3:04PM 0 0
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dunkilla
Posts: 28 - Karma: 10
how about you use your fucking head and not buy surfaces.... they suck big juicy ass holes. When you can snap a brand new pair of skis with your hands it's time to run the other direction
Nov 20 2010 3:11PM 0 0
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Legion
Posts: 1374 - Karma: 29
you will be fine on 179's, but 189's will give you a longer running surface on the snow which might be helpful
Nov 20 2010 3:17PM 0 0
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vincepru
Posts: 5474 - Karma: 17
show me evidence besides big spence... honestly, surface has been the best to me so far. very personable people who are quick to answer questions, and great customer service. as far as their skis go i have never ridden them so i cant say but from what i have heard they are exceptionally well built skis, that perform even better
Nov 20 2010 3:28PM 0 0
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vincepru
Posts: 5474 - Karma: 17
i would get the 189's i just dont want a ski that is going to be a foot taller than me, it would be ridiculous to ski something like that around where i live. i want a ski that is right above my eyes/ top of my head level.
Nov 20 2010 3:29PM 0 0
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natty.
Posts: 857 - Karma: 25
dont be afraid that the skis are almost a foot taller than you, its when you get on the snow that matters. if you are doing a lot of rails get 179s, but beware that they ski ridiculously short.
Nov 20 2010 4:05PM 0 0
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murs
Posts: 1684 - Karma: 109
im about 5,6/5,7 and ride the 85 ep pros

i must say rockered pow skis are very responsive but i would go with 179 for a better fit

but on a longer ski i can still spin and butter in the pow so its really no big deal

however 89 would be a little bit of overkill
Nov 20 2010 4:39PM 0 0
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vincepru
Posts: 5474 - Karma: 17
thanks for all the input guys, i think im gonna go with the 179's. if they are too short for charging and pow, well then i guess ill have to save some more and buy some bigger skis
Nov 20 2010 5:01PM 0 0
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