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caveman31
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I bought some 179cm Faction prodigy 4.0s a few months ago and I grew 4 inches since then (I'm now 5'10) should I try and sell them and get bigger ones or is 179 good enough for a big mountain comp skier?
Sep 13 2021 10:15PM
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junior1derful
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Since you said you're a big mountain comp skier i'm gonna assume you prefer to ski fast and go big. IMO I think your current setup will suffice, but won't be optimal. I'm 5'10 and my pow/freeside skis are 188 and 116 underfoot and personally I wouldn't go any shorter. They float super well in pow and are very stable when skiing fast or going big. I've tried shorter skis and they start to feel sketchy when I'm skiing fast or when I'm in deep snow.

If I were in your situation I would try to get some longer skis, but if you don't want to go through the hassle of selling them I think you will still be fine.
Sep 13 2021 11:06PM
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caveman31
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junior1derfulSince you said you're a big mountain comp skier i'm gonna assume you prefer to ski fast and go big. IMO I think your current setup will suffice, but won't be optimal. I'm 5'10 and my pow/freeside skis are 188 and 116 underfoot and personally I wouldn't go any shorter. They float super well in pow and are very stable when skiing fast or going big. I've tried shorter skis and they start to feel sketchy when I'm skiing fast or when I'm in deep snow.

If I were in your situation I would try to get some longer skis, but if you don't want to go through the hassle of selling them I think you will still be fine.


I think I’m gonna try to find some longer ones, thanks for the help.
Sep 13 2021 11:07PM
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Butterytips69
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If you want to be a winner, use the same skis FWT champion Isaac Freeland uses
Sep 14 2021 5:54AM
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sarc
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For a big mountain comp you would want stiff long skis. A heavy narrow pair too for firm conditions.
Sep 14 2021 9:15AM
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animator
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Are you actually a big mountain comp skier?? Not trying to hate just genuinely curious, where do you ride?
Sep 14 2021 11:51AM
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caveman31
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animatorAre you actually a big mountain comp skier?? Not trying to hate just genuinely curious, where do you ride?


I Ski and compete mostly in the summit county area
Sep 14 2021 12:07PM
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animator
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jay65I Ski and compete mostly in the summit county area


That’s sick
Sep 14 2021 12:10PM
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