169 or 177. Volkl Karma's

[Adamskinick]

5'11

140

17 years old.

I ski 60/40 park all mtn.

Park skiing near my home in Philly but when I go to Vermont mostly all mtn.

I want to be able to carve, Im not planning on mounting mine center. a little back. I was thinking 169 cause i want to be able to spin in the park and have movement and lighter.. is the advantage of the 177 in relation to me?

 

[Scott_Morgan]

177's for shur, i checked them out and i thought the 169's were like 165's, they seem to fit small.

 

[Scott_Morgan]

mite just be me.?.?

 

[Adamskinick]

why though?

 

[Twintipskier-101]

Go with the 177's you'll like the extra length.

 

[Burrito]

I was about the same size as you when I was 17 and got the 175 Trouble Makers. They were a step up from 165, but I got used to them in about a week. I'm so glad I went with the longer size. Granted the Karmas are a little beefier than the TMs, but I would still go with the 177s. In fact, 177 Karmas are what I'm looking for this year. So if you find a good deal, let me know.

 

[Adamskinick]

O.k. I guess I'll go with the 177s. Still not totally convinced why I will like it better, but I have a sense of trust in NS. Wouldnt the extra weight slow me down in the park?

 

[Tinga]

177 thats not even a question

 

[Kev]

and your not going to out grow them.

and they'll rip everywhere.

 

[tommyfresh]

what if your 5'9 140 still 177?

 

[Burrito]

I would say so. Especially if you're growning. I'm 5'10" 150 and I'm riding 180cm Liberty's this year.

 

[Coalescent]

im a little bigger than you not much like 10lbs and one inch taller...i rode 164's last year and jumped up to 172's but i bought them used because i wasnt sure..but im going to get new ones hopefully pretty soon and im looking at 176-178...go bigger you will like it....where do you nomrally ride?