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Elizabeths ski length

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JackieTreehorn
Posts: 166 - Karma: 10
i'm accustomed to skiing on longer skis like 176-180, is a 172 for the elizabeth that big of a drop off. i've been debating if i should get them, but that short length really makes it a hard decision. is the short length a big deal?
Nov 10 2005 12:54PM
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cork5_thovex
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what are you going to be skiing? park, bc, all mountain. I don't think the size difference should matter a lot. go to www.lineskis.com and check out the demensions. Isn't Jackie Treehorn from the Big Lebowski.
Nov 10 2005 12:59PM
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JackieTreehorn
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haha yeah definately from lebowski. i mostly do bc and allmtn and about 25-30pct park. i just watched the video which pretty much goes over everything, but doesn't mention its length. im about 6 feet maybe a little shorter, is this way to big of a height differential?
Nov 10 2005 1:05PM
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japanada
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pollard is a tall guy i think around 6'2" and he rocks them, youll be fine.
Nov 10 2005 1:22PM
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japanada
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and they are made to ride like a snowboard, which you get shorter than you.
Nov 10 2005 1:23PM
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DHogg
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these skis are a completely new concept. You dont need long lizzies. Its skis like a snowboard so u dont need the length.you only need the length of a snowboard which is around ur chin. ANd its 110 waist so that makes u need even less length.
Nov 10 2005 2:36PM
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ski_assassin
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I've talked to a lot of kids who have skied them, they like them alot even with the short length. They say it is kinda like riding a snowboard. I might have my shop order me some.
Nov 10 2005 3:06PM
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