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Really short skis

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cbl718
Posts: 553 - Karma: 10
my friend used to snow blade but then i convinced him to ski. he went out and bought 148 volkl dogens and he is like 5' 8'' is he gonna look really gay?
Jan 4 2006 9:16PM
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Ski_Unit_19
Posts: 8188 - Karma: 38
yeah but not as gay as snowblading
Jan 4 2006 9:17PM
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cLyOnS_45
Posts: 1072 - Karma: 10
yes.
Jan 4 2006 9:17PM
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Gnarshred
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 18
dont worry, now he will only look bisexual.
Jan 4 2006 9:18PM
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cbl718
Posts: 553 - Karma: 10
haha. what size are snow blades
Jan 4 2006 10:02PM
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MADmidwest
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as long as he has poles he will look okay
Jan 4 2006 10:03PM
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eheath
Posts: 61604 - Karma: 123,113
Wow 148? im shorter than him, and my skis are 179 and 176
Jan 4 2006 10:03PM
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iridefattwins
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argg i hate those ppl..yes he is gunna look like a tool
Jan 4 2006 10:04PM
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kickerlicker
Posts: 820 - Karma: 11
wow what a fag
Jan 4 2006 10:04PM
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TheProfitSkier
Posts: 3901 - Karma: 9
if they are centered they wont look as bad
Jan 4 2006 10:05PM
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salamander
Posts: 815 - Karma: 16
There is a dude who is 17 at my hill and 6'4 who bought the 130 chronics or whatever their smallest size is, talk about lookin gay
Jan 4 2006 10:06PM
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MrPantyDropper
Posts: 5016 - Karma: 65
ha...i had bigger skis than him when i was 11
Jan 4 2006 10:07PM
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SHastatahoe
Posts: 3414 - Karma: 20
Your friends with snowbladers?
Jan 4 2006 10:08PM
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fuzz.
Posts: 1438 - Karma: 47
iam shorter then 5'8 and i ski 168's
Jan 4 2006 10:09PM
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MarkieR
Posts: 5337 - Karma: 98
148's are a step in the right direction. make him buy longer ones next season.
Jan 4 2006 10:14PM
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Mskier91
Posts: 350 - Karma: 11
once you've gone snowblader, your not coming back (mike nick) ide give up on him
Jan 4 2006 10:16PM
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TheProfitSkier
Posts: 3901 - Karma: 9
mike nick created siver. he will be a god for life in my mind. nuf' said
Jan 4 2006 10:17PM
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RoCkTwiNTiPs1919
Posts: 617 - Karma: 8
at my shop in the east, they suggested that i go in the high 150s or low 160s. Im 5'8 130 lbs. Why are they saying go short and everyone on here says go bigger? ( i bought 170s online by the way)
Jan 4 2006 10:18PM
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Billek
Posts: 5665 - Karma: 98
Im 5'3" and ride 151s, it was sort of a mistake but I have no problems with them and no one I know seems to see that they are short.
Jan 4 2006 10:21PM
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wskibum176
Posts: 1536 - Karma: 13
that will probably be too small for riding anyways, and he might look alittle goofy, but if his riding can step it up, then they arent too small
Jan 4 2006 10:22PM
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CTD
Posts: 6300 - Karma: 348
because they are uneducated, and selling your twins in the same manner that they sell recreational mom/pop skis.

twins are softer, center set, and have less running area due to the second tip. therefore, its a definate plus to upsize your skis vs downsize. additionally, MOST kids with twins are pretty agressive skiers, and are able to handle a longer ski without negative side effects. longer skis are also noticably more stable and much faster due to the larger surface area.
Jan 4 2006 11:24PM
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skoganskier101
Posts: 2067 - Karma: 14
yea it'll look gay
Jan 4 2006 11:26PM
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grubix2
Posts: 2628 - Karma: 25
ehh fuck it, I'm almost 5'11" 165 lbs and I have 168 scratch FS's. Too poor to buy new skis yet so gotta wait. Idk doesn't look as cool but whatever. My next pair will be around 180. If he has fun, who cares.
Jan 4 2006 11:27PM
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Milkyshoes
Posts: 99 - Karma: 10
always go big, im on 191's and im only 5 11
Jan 4 2006 11:27PM
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Von
Posts: 4869 - Karma: 21
when he rode skiblades he looked like he enjoyed having massive gay orgy's but now he is going to look like he only has sex with one guy.
Jan 4 2006 11:39PM
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switched
Posts: 417 - Karma: 10
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH! HA!
Jan 4 2006 11:42PM
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SHastatahoe
Posts: 3414 - Karma: 20
HA
Jan 4 2006 11:43PM
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*rkp*
Posts: 8198 - Karma: 257
just....slap him or something
Jan 5 2006 1:11AM
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skier3299
Posts: 67 - Karma: 10
I'm 5'5 and have 170 ar5's... too short?
Jan 5 2006 9:25AM
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Schoening
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hahahah
Jan 5 2006 9:26AM
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Antoine.
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tru
Jan 5 2006 10:19AM
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M+M
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im an inch taller and ride 180s
Jan 5 2006 10:31AM
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freeskibum82
Posts: 6355 - Karma: 5,055
it shouldnt matter if you think you look okay or not.. aleast he dumpd the ski boards for skis.. and sure 130s may be short.. but you gotta jump into skiin somehow from snowbladin. just make sure he buys bigger ones more suited to his weight and ability
Jan 5 2006 10:36AM
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BillyGoteMan
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 12
yeah those r way short, but def better than blades
Jan 5 2006 10:36AM
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chapz
Posts: 10182 - Karma: 66
are you serious?
Jan 5 2006 11:58AM
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eastAR5
Posts: 15084 - Karma: 730
why doesnt he just get some normal size twins. I dont get it. I switched from snowboarding and I didnt buy 148s
Jan 5 2006 12:10PM
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nalgene
Posts: 41 - Karma: 10
im 5 7 to 5 8 and i ride 170 salomon 720's. They are perfect for me right now!!!
Jan 5 2006 5:59PM
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[skipscop]
Posts: 265 - Karma: 10
i like my skis at my chin
Jan 5 2006 6:04PM
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nalgene
Posts: 41 - Karma: 10
mine are at my eyebrows. The chin rule is usually for carving skis like racers.
Jan 5 2006 6:07PM
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skifree919
Posts: 5842 - Karma: 35
i think a lot of people are taking the "longer ski trend" a little bit too far. If you are buying twins that are way over your head, you aren't very smart, unless your ripping back country all of the time. Longer isn't ALWAYS better, like a ton of kids on here think. Now obviously 148's on a kid that is 5'8" are too short, but i think the tips of your skis should stand up to somewhere on your face. I am 6' and ride 174s which are about up to my chin, and I'll probalby get 181s next time or around there.
Jan 5 2006 6:17PM
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t3shellvenom
Posts: 3491 - Karma: 56
he's like my friend who was 62 on 169's
Jan 5 2006 6:17PM
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Edward.
Posts: 9366 - Karma: 445
wow! i have 150's and im 5 feet
Jan 5 2006 6:42PM
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RoCkTwiNTiPs1919
Posts: 617 - Karma: 8
i think also it has to do partly with the skill of the skiier. If someone isnt used to doing spins, a longer ski will be way harder to throw around and control. But if your control is good, you can handle a longer ski, which will give you more balance.
Jan 5 2006 6:59PM
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skipimp22
Posts: 42 - Karma: 10
ur friend whould just stay out of the park so he doesnt get made fun of
Jan 5 2006 7:04PM
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rachael575
Posts: 1412 - Karma: 90
might as well be snowblading again...... once i skied on 157's, and i'm 5'7.... i was so embarrassed cause they seemed so short.....
Jan 5 2006 7:58PM
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CooksCorner
Posts: 3939 - Karma: 22
thats the best you can manage?
Jan 5 2006 7:59PM
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DeakleMatter
Posts: 335 - Karma: 10
y cant everyone be nice like this guy? ooohhh, cuz hes talkin about a BLADER!!! what a fag!
Jan 5 2006 8:26PM
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KeegLove
Posts: 10166 - Karma: 55
hahaha he may look like a complete tool but u never know.
Jan 5 2006 9:04PM
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williams
Posts: 3083 - Karma: 9,072
i would rather snowblade
Jan 5 2006 9:29PM
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Park_Rider_435
Posts: 834 - Karma: 9
hahahaahhahaha
Jan 6 2006 1:09AM
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grubix2
Posts: 2628 - Karma: 25
don't listen to this dude. who the hell cares. "Oh no! They're going to make fun of me and call me names!" Just ski. If thats what he has to work with, then then thats what he's going to have to throw down on. I'm 18 years old and I'm improving my 3's and working on 5's. You think I don't get made fun of? There are 15 year olds doing switch 7's and 9's. Do I care? fuck no. I'm having fun.
Jan 6 2006 1:19AM
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