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Just bought ARV 96 @ 163cm

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Riceman007
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Couldn’t get the 170cm. It was between163cm and 177cm, now I’m laying here in bed wondering if I goofed up and picked a twin tip that was too short for me. I have around 5’8 and 165-170 lbs
Mar 24 2021 8:43PM
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WoFlowz
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Way short imo but if you got them for a deal I’d say ski them or sell them and buy a different one. Atleast you’ll have something to ski if you don’t sell them
Mar 24 2021 8:47PM
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AsherDonati24
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Probably a bit too short. I was also 5'4 skiing 148's all last season so you should be fine. I would definitely look at getting bigger skis in the near future though
Mar 24 2021 9:10PM
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Riceman007
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I could try and swap them for edollos at 172cm. The only reason why I was leaning for the arv 96s is cause I’m an all mtn skiier, I love rippin trees and all that. I just started park last year, I can slide bigger rails and 3, so I’m not really a park rat at all. Heartbroken I couldn’t get the arvs at 170 :’(
Mar 24 2021 9:16PM
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ethanshredz
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Those are gonna be absolutely tiny for you. The 172 EDollos will be a better all mountain ski based on length alone.
Mar 25 2021 12:17AM
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BallHooter
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I made the same mistake, you’ll regret it eventually. I would definitely trade up if you could. But you might find it easier to learn rotations and shit starting out in the park with a shorter ski
Mar 25 2021 2:34AM
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anders_a
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too short.
Mar 25 2021 5:55AM
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mott
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Way too short
Mar 25 2021 10:13AM
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CaIeb
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Riceman007Couldn’t get the 170cm. It was between163cm and 177cm, now I’m laying here in bed wondering if I goofed up and picked a twin tip that was too short for me. I have around 5’8 and 165-170 lbs


Yeah def too short. I’m 5’ 8” and ski a 176 faction prodigy
Mar 25 2021 10:24AM
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PimpChimpin
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AsherDonati24Probably a bit too short. I was also 5'4 skiing 148's all last season so you should be fine. I would definitely look at getting bigger skis in the near future though


5’4”? lol
Mar 25 2021 11:56AM
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CatdickBojangles
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Riceman007I could try and swap them for edollos at 172cm. The only reason why I was leaning for the arv 96s is cause I’m an all mtn skiier, I love rippin trees and all that. I just started park last year, I can slide bigger rails and 3, so I’m not really a park rat at all. Heartbroken I couldn’t get the arvs at 170 :’(


Edollos are not a bad all mountain ski. Especially vs a way too short ski.
Mar 25 2021 12:11PM
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AsherDonati24
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PimpChimpin5’4”? lol


Yeah I'm short lol. I've grown a couple inches since last year in 8th grade
Mar 25 2021 12:36PM
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PimpChimpin
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AsherDonati24Yeah I'm short lol. I've grown a couple inches since last year in 8th grade


Could you get girls at 5’4???
Mar 25 2021 1:21PM
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Bigruss39
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Shortt. Im 5'8 and ski 182 and 175 dynstars.
Mar 25 2021 2:56PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Def try to trade. 6cm shorter than you is something you’ll notice. You’ll be more nimble on rails and spins but you’ll lose stability on take off and landing
Mar 25 2021 3:53PM
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AsherDonati24
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PimpChimpinCould you get girls at 5’4???


Nope lol
Mar 25 2021 7:01PM
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ButteryStix69
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I would have got 177 no matter what if I were you. 177 is perfect for someone your height. Maybe you can switch it out?
Mar 25 2021 9:20PM
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Turd__Authority
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Return policy?
Mar 25 2021 9:48PM
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Riceman007
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Hey guys, I really appreciate all y’all’s help, it’s actually my first time on new schoolers, so thanks for helping me out. So I called and I was able to switch out the arv 96 163 cm and I think I’m gonna get the edollo 172 cm. What bindings are suggested for the edollo?
Mar 25 2021 10:55PM
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ButteryStix69
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Riceman007Hey guys, I really appreciate all y’all’s help, it’s actually my first time on new schoolers, so thanks for helping me out. So I called and I was able to switch out the arv 96 163 cm and I think I’m gonna get the edollo 172 cm. What bindings are suggested for the edollo?


Pivots or Henrik will be disappointed
Mar 25 2021 11:54PM
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Jezza
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Riceman007Hey guys, I really appreciate all y’all’s help, it’s actually my first time on new schoolers, so thanks for helping me out. So I called and I was able to switch out the arv 96 163 cm and I think I’m gonna get the edollo 172 cm. What bindings are suggested for the edollo?


Can't go wrong with either the Tyrolia Attack2 13s, Salomon STH2 13s, or Look Pivot 14s. All of those bindings would be good for what you're using the skis for. When getting the bindings I'd go for the 95mm or 100mm brakes depending on what the options there are for the brake sizes on the binding you choose since the edollos are 98mm waist I believe
Mar 25 2021 11:56PM
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