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Armada JJ Sizing Help

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kgtz
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Looking to buy a pair of Armada JJs. I'm an intermediate skier but exploring sidecountry and trees. I'm 5'5'', 133 lbs. Not sure if I should go with the 165 or 175.

I want to feel confident in trees, powder and smaller kickers but groomers as well for the less than optimal days.

I'm also thinking of mounting +2 from factory recommended.

Any thoughts and advice is appreciated.
Jan 19 2013 10:09PM
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YUNG_milksteAk
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175 will be fine.
Jan 19 2013 10:36PM
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VD.
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At your height/weight and for what you're wanting to do, a 175 would be my choice.
Jan 20 2013 7:22AM
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clive_bixby
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175, I have mine mounted +2, love it
Jan 20 2013 10:19AM
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kgtz
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thanks everyone for the advice. I was leaning towards the 175 but had some doubts considering my current ability and size that the 175 would be a little more challenging to maneuver. But I think as I progress that won't be such an issue.
Jan 20 2013 6:36PM
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p-oskier
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They ski really short so you'll be fine with 175.
Jan 20 2013 6:56PM
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.[sanhedrin].
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You will regret not going with the 175cm
Jan 21 2013 12:20AM
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DrZoidberg
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175cm, I'm 5'5" 120lbs and I skied them a few times they still felt short, and they're pretty light. I would imagine a 165 would feel exceptionally short. I rode the 185s once and they were obviously longer, but still weren't hard to ski at all.
Jan 21 2013 12:53AM
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flooder94
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hey, I'm having the same problem deciding between 175 and 185. I'm 5'7" 145lbs an advanced skier that likes to ski almost all terrain. Thanks for the help. sorry to thread jack.
Jan 21 2013 8:15PM
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.jon
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185 for sure. JJs ski insanely short due to huge tip rocker, tail rocker, and aggressive sidecut. also, they're super lightweight.
Jan 21 2013 9:18PM
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kgtz
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I just bought some 175 JJs. Got a good deal for some brand new last years for $400. Thanks everyone.
Jan 22 2013 11:55PM
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