Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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capt_tri, welcome to snowHeads!
I'm sure you'll get plenty of views in no time at all. FWIW, I'm 5'8 and when I was considering Crusades I was probably going to go for the 179s...I'd have thought the 189s would be ok. You'll just have to charge everything
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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?
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capt_tri, I think that the shorter ski would hold you back when picking up speed. The 189's sound fine to me being 93mm underfoot and suiting an aggressive skier. In the powder you may well be glad of that extra float and stability.
I'm 5'10", 11.5 stone and ski a 177 twin tip at 98mm underfoot and am not exactly what you would call an aggressive or hard skier.
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Stop being a girl and shred em!
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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capt_tri, I'd say they were just about long enough for your stats - remember that twin's ski shorter. For Japan I'm surprised that you didn't go wider underfoot & with less sidecut. Are you on Warren Smith's Japan trip in Feb?
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If you're going to Japan you'll be skiing powder, so you'll be glad of the extra float the longer ski gives you.
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I am 5 feet four female and ski with last years 169cm.....They are awesome! I am an instructor and have ended up using them for everything. At speed they hold on incredibly well and are balanced. Certainly think you will have no problem with that length. They certainly ski a little shorter than the length suggests. My colleague is 5 9 and skis 189cm (female too). The ski will give you a huge smile...Promise!
Alot of ski school here have been testing them in 2010 model and giving great feedback
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Thanks all,
Seems like I have made the right decision, now just need to get near some snow. I think a few quick days before Christmas are needed.
Liveesy - Good advice i have had a strong word with myself.
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capt_tri, indeed, MTFU.
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As the song says "its easy when your big in japan" go big!
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