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NEED HELP! Rossi S4 2011 Advice!

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eastcoastrider22
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Hey NSers. I need some advice on the Rossi S4 2011 skies. I ride alot of park but also some all mountain. I just need to know what its like. Im about 5'8" going for the 174s because the 181s will be too big for me I think. Let me know all of your experiences, advice, details, about this ski! thanks!+K for responses and bumps!
Jun 2 2012 10:51PM
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.batman.
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I cant seem to find this ski on the rossi website. Do you happen to mean the s3?
Jun 2 2012 11:41PM
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eastcoastrider22
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Its the trippy looking one with the eyes on it. Its not on Rossi's website, thats why Im asking here.
Jun 3 2012 5:27AM
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eastcoastrider22
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bump!
Jun 3 2012 8:01PM
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zbphoto
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I was 5'8 when I bought my 174's, I'm about 5'9-10 now and they are still the perfect length, unless you weigh a lot, go for the 174's, they are an awesome ski and they shred all mountain even when centred.
Jun 3 2012 8:22PM
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DIX~
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Yes s4s are a good park ski and do okay all mountain (for a park ski). Get the 181s don't be a bitch /thread
Jun 3 2012 8:23PM
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zbphoto
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Bad advice, -k. If you don't know what your talking about don't post.
Jun 3 2012 8:27PM
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zbphoto
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I take that back, OP weigh's 180lbs, get the 181 /end thread.
Jun 3 2012 8:29PM
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OGoriginal-gaper
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I have 2005 models and i don't think the ski has changed that much, it rides well and is pretty stiff my only complaint is that the bases are fairly weak but they have probably fixed that.
Jun 4 2012 4:40AM
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eastcoastrider22
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The only reason I ask is because I can get a deal on the 174s from my local shop. Ive been riding 4FRNT STLs 167 for the past two years, yes I know they are super short thats why Im getting new skis haha, but I do mostly rails and the occasional jump. If Im doing alot of rails I dont want a massive ski to be throwing around. Thats why im aiming more towards the 174. Im not going to be growing any more basically so I can stick with this ski for the next few years. thanks for the advice. +K to everyone
Jun 4 2012 9:26AM
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RyandaGod
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check this chart out, should be helpful in the thought process for you. http://www.evo.com/rossignol-ski-size-chart-2011.aspx

Based on your specs, I would advise the 181 due to your weight and height, especially if you expect either of those numbers to get bigger. I ride the 181, I weigh 185 and am 6 ft, and I absolutely love mine. I threw a pair of fks on there dead center, and they kill groomers to park.
Jun 4 2012 9:34AM
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eastcoastrider22
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Thanks for the input. I didnt know Evo had bran specific charts for skis. +K
Jun 4 2012 10:08AM
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RyandaGod
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rossi also issues a size chart too. I threw out my book though from the rep this season. It has ski sizes broken down by weight ranges too.
Jun 4 2012 10:09AM
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eastcoastrider22
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I also have FKS binders that I will be centering on these ha.
Jun 4 2012 10:10AM
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