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Arv 96 vs 86

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KoZwo
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23 years old, 5"8 140lbs.

Ski in Canada. Mostly park but I'm not planning on becoming a complete beast in the park, I'm just learning a couple tricks on rails having fun. I wan't a ski that can ski all mountain but a I wan't a playfull ski.

The Arv seems like a good option I juste don't know which one would be better??

Ideas on ski lenght to? Is 177 cm for the 96 to long??

Thanks
Apr 4 2020 3:04PM
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9try
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East coast or west coast?
Apr 4 2020 8:16PM
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KoZwo
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9tryEast coast or west coast?


East coast
Apr 4 2020 8:18PM
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HypeBeast
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9tryEast coast or west coast?

Irrelevant comparing those two sizes. OP go 96. If you're west coast, one could argue to go 106. If east coast, 106 is doable (I've done it) but just not ideal or enjoyable for most conditions. 96 is a great middle.


Edit: didn't read above post. Go 96.

**This post was edited on Apr 5th 2020 at 2:54:48am
Apr 5 2020 2:53AM
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k_tivnan
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I’d go with 96. I think 86 would be a little thin and less versatile than the 96. 96 is a good width.
Apr 5 2020 10:12AM
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KoZwo
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Turd__AuthorityIrrelevant comparing those two sizes. OP go 96. If you're west coast, one could argue to go 106. If east coast, 106 is doable (I've done it) but just not ideal or enjoyable for most conditions. 96 is a great middle.


Edit: didn't read above post. Go 96.

**This post was edited on Apr 5th 2020 at 2:54:48am


k_tivnanI’d go with 96. I think 86 would be a little thin and less versatile than the 96. 96 is a good width.


What length you guys suggest me ? 171 or 177?
Apr 5 2020 12:42PM
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crustyboot.420
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177 for sure. They run pretty short so they are actually like 174-175
Apr 5 2020 1:14PM
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k_tivnan
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KoZwoWhat length you guys suggest me ? 171 or 177?


If I were you, I would go 171 but I like a shorter ski so its personal preference. 171 would be great for rails and 177 would be good for rails and all-mountain. All comes down to what you're looking for.
Apr 5 2020 1:15PM
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HypeBeast
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KoZwoWhat length you guys suggest me ? 171 or 177?

Depends what you're used to. The rocker on tip and tail will make them ski much shorter than a 177cm ski. Also the 177cm is actually around 175cm if you measure. Not much different between those two lengths and both are quite short imo so you should be able to whip them around easily anyway. This is all assuming you're not a beginner skier.

Tldr: Go 177 as others have said.
Apr 5 2020 1:34PM
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