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I'm going skiblading

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FruitBootPro
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My skis need repair and the demo shop at the mountain this weekend only has twintips (ARVs and Blackops) up to 170 length. I'm 6ft tall. Should I just rock with the skiblades or should I try and find a demo shop in the town with longer skis?
Jan 19 2022 3:53PM
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Turd__Authority
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Do your own repairs and you don't have this problem. Also you just insulted like 50% of NS riding on short skis 😂. Just rock whatever you can get. Ski shops are usually cheaper for demos than the local mountains so I'd start there.
Jan 19 2022 4:02PM
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CatdickBojangles
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Take a directional ski for a rip for a change.
Jan 19 2022 4:43PM
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SendyMcSendyface
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Bro rip the blades (also ski length is based on weight more than height, so if you're a lanky bastard you should be good)
Jan 19 2022 5:13PM
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FruitBootPro
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HypeBeastAlso you just insulted like 50% of NS riding on short skis 😂

You must be new here
Jan 19 2022 5:16PM
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FruitBootPro
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SendyMcSendyfaceBro rip the blades (also ski length is based on weight more than height, so if you're a lanky bastard you should be good)


I’m a fat fuck fr, but imma just rock the shorter ones anyway and see how it feels.

I could go with directional ones but it’s a small hill in NC and I’m “competing” (read: registering for a discount and not showing up) in slopestyle on Sunday
Jan 19 2022 5:26PM
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FruitBootPro
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Update: Tried the ARV 96's in 170 and they were fine. Didn't feel particularly bad or good. They were very light. This also confirmed to me that I really don't like full camber. Probably gonna go with 177 or so on my next pair of park skis cuz I don't see what I would need extra length for in a park ski.
Jan 24 2022 11:58AM
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MaimHelp
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Pussy
Jan 24 2022 12:01PM
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TheDriftingDad
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FruitBootProUpdate: Tried the ARV 96's in 170 and they were fine. Didn't feel particularly bad or good. They were very light. This also confirmed to me that I really don't like full camber. Probably gonna go with 177 or so on my next pair of park skis cuz I don't see what I would need extra length for in a park ski.


I ski 182s now and am 5'10 I skied 172s forever in the park
Jan 24 2022 2:38PM
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