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Are my 181 pow skis too small?

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ianj
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Hey NS,

I am 6' 2" and I own a pair of Lib tech Pow NAS. They are 181.

I am trying to sell these skis so I can purchase a pair of 194 Surface New Lifes and I am wondering if 1) The Nas are too small for me and 2) Are the Surfaces a good length?

I want to get more into touring and backcountry so that may be a factor.

+k to all help!
Nov 8 2011 11:52PM
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.nasty
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do it. I'd hate to ski on a 181 and I'm 6 foot.
Nov 8 2011 11:56PM
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rudager
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I'm your size, and I'd consider 181 too small for a powder ski.
Coincidently, I'm also getting a pair of 194 New Lifes. They should be just fine.
How much do you weigh?
And are you looking for more of a powder/touring ski? As opposed to just a pow ski?
Because if so, look into the Live Life/Live Free, more of a traditional powder rocker profile. Available at 191cm
Nov 8 2011 11:56PM
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ianj
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Thank you +K to both of you!

Haha what a coincidence! I am looking into a pow/touring ski but am extremely attracted to the rocker profile and the symmetry of the new life. I will look into those skis as well.
Nov 9 2011 12:00AM
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ianj
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Thank you +K to both of you!

Haha what a coincidence! I am looking into a pow/touring ski but am extremely attracted to the rocker profile and the symmetry of the new life. I will look into those skis as well.
Nov 9 2011 12:03AM
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DUKES
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186 moment night trains so much phunnnn
Nov 9 2011 12:20AM
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ianj
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I wish I could find some for a good deal! Do you have any?? haha
Nov 9 2011 12:23AM
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rudager
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I'd personally find those too small.

But it depends on what type of powder ski you want.

If you're looking into Moment, check out the 192 Jaguar Shark, or the Bibby Pros at 190, or even 196 if you like to charge.
Nov 9 2011 12:29AM
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hokkanee
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Yeah I would definitely size up and a 194 ski seems like a good bet for you unless you're going to be purely skiing trees or something of that sort
Nov 9 2011 12:40AM
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ianj
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Awesome, thanks man! +K
Nov 9 2011 12:51AM
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