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I'm 5'11" 180 lbs. Is the 179 going to be drastically...

By Ranked #1887 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis November 20, 2009

I'm 5'11" 180 lbs. Is the 179 going to be drastically short for me?

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By Ranked #639 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis May 11, 2011

I'd say you are on the right track with either the 179 or the 186...But: the longer ski will simply give you a bit more flat in powder, but then will not be quite as effective in the trees or at your local resort in the bumps. Honestly, with the width of todays skis, I would stick with the 179's, you'll get a bit more versatility with less effort out of them. And yes, 7 cm can make a noticeable difference, I promise you.. 2-3 cm, not as much...

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By Ranked #460 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis November 21, 2009

I would say it depends on how well you ski and the type of skiing you will be doing. Keep in mind that rockered skis tend to ski a bit shorter. Overall I would say go with the 186. Hope this helps!

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
179cm, 186cm, 193cm 
Dimensions:
[179cm] 128 / 116 / 122 [186cm] 129 / 116 / 123 [193cm] 132 / 116 / 122 
Turn Radius:
[179cm] 39m; [186cm] 40m; [193cm] 45m 
Construction:
Q-45weave sandwich, Deflect ABS sidewall 
Core Material:
HI-LITEblock full wood 
Base:
ISOSPORT Sintered 2000 Base 
Tail:
Early Rise 
Binding System:
No 
Binding Included:
No 
Recommended Binding:
No 
Weight:
[Pair, 186cm] 10lb 6oz 
Recommended Use:
Big mountain shredding 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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