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Völkl Bridge or Atomic Theory
 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi guys, I'm looking for some advice on my next pair of skis.
I have narrowed my search down to the Völkl Bridge (171 or 179 - not sure) and the Atomic Theory. Problem is, I think I would need 177cm for the Theory, but the only deal I can find (Im in Europe) is for 168cm.
I am 5'10" 160 pounds and an intermediate-advanced skier - is 168cm going to be too short? Ive heard the theories ski a bit shorter due to the rocker. In general, I tend to err on the shorter side - my last skis were rossignol scratch ghetto 167 (I wanted to learn park, but 2 knee and 3 shoulder operations have made me reconsider!) and the length was ok, but I was looking to ski something a little longer. I spend my time now about 60% piste 40% off-piste.
So, can anyone give me advice on whether 168cm would be ok for this ski? And would 171 or 179 be better for the Völkl Bridge, bearing in mind i also prefer a shorter turning radius?.
Thanks!
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 Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person

The 177cm Theory will be fine for you. I am 170cm / 150lbs and find the 168cm a bit short. It's a very light ski too, certainly in comparison with the Bridge, but I've never really got on with Volkls.
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 Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?

I'm 5'11" tall and a few pounds heavier (won't say how many!!) and use the 177cm Theory and it seems about right for me....an excellent choice by the way.
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The husband reports back to me that you should look at the 177 Atomic Theory. He reckons the 168 would be too short.

At 5' 8" and 70 KGs he thought the 177 was an awesome one quiver ski. He tested the 2014/15 models on a ski test. He also skied the 186 but thought the 177 was more versatile for someone of his size and weight. If you have anymore questions then just PM me and I'll get him to mail you back.
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