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Longer skis

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*piKi*
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what happens if you get a 191 big mountain ski when you are 165?
Mar 3 2006 12:00PM
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masterexploder
Posts: 477 - Karma: 11
pounds or old ski length?
Mar 3 2006 12:02PM
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*piKi*
Posts: 18 - Karma: 10
old ski length
Mar 3 2006 12:07PM
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*piKi*
Posts: 18 - Karma: 10
anyone got any suggestions?
Mar 3 2006 12:17PM
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skitoggrob
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y would u wana get a ski that big??
Mar 3 2006 12:18PM
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patrickcowan
Posts: 3713 - Karma: 218
you ski on them?
Mar 3 2006 12:18PM
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*piKi*
Posts: 18 - Karma: 10
I am 165cm tall and weight 100lbs
Mar 3 2006 12:18PM
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skitoggrob
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165 cm tall....whats that in feet
Mar 3 2006 12:19PM
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*piKi*
Posts: 18 - Karma: 10
thats 5.35 feet. i was just asking before making a decision on what skis to get. I have skied all my life with longer skis but not this long, so I wantedto make sure before buying.
Mar 3 2006 12:22PM
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*piKi*
Posts: 18 - Karma: 10
if it makes a difference I am talking about the Armada ANT skis. Has anyboy tried them on slopes?
Mar 3 2006 12:30PM
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doitbig
Posts: 4818 - Karma: 315
They would be horrible at your height and weight.
Mar 3 2006 12:33PM
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Jeff_Lo
Posts: 5809 - Karma: 263
dang man, what skis you planning to get, i wouldnt go much more than 10 cm taller than you, i tried to ski some 191's and i'm 5ft 10 in and 143lbs, i got worked by the end of the day, mostly cuz they're stiff, but its not necessary to have a HUGE ski when your such a tiny dude
Mar 3 2006 1:15PM
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pwallstreet
Posts: 1627 - Karma: 41
dependin on your strength of skiing that might be too much ski to handle for you, if you are used to 165's. your prob lookin at the ANT and its stiff i hear which means your really gonna have to be able to ride that ski or it'll ride you. plus a ski that big is mainly just for big mountain ripping, hope thats all you plan on doin with it
Mar 3 2006 3:02PM
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Milkyshoes
Posts: 99 - Karma: 10
im 5 ft llin 150 lbs and have 191 skis
I ski them everywhere
Mar 3 2006 3:38PM
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AndrewZ
Posts: 759 - Karma: 36
I am about 5' 9" and ride one eightys, i know i could ski a 191 though. I think it just depends on how strong of a skier you are and what your comfortable on. I'm used to really stiff heavy race skis so long twin-tips are not a problem, but it's all about individual comfort
Mar 3 2006 5:49PM
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*piKi*
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i sent you a message
Mar 3 2006 6:23PM
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ECkevin
Posts: 269 - Karma: 10
i'm 5'6'' and I ride 193 Ostness Dragons and they kick ass. that's what happens.
Mar 3 2006 7:46PM
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ThaLetterM.
Posts: 8609 - Karma: 1,613
youl go super fast and die alot
Mar 3 2006 7:50PM
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underflipped
Posts: 1100 - Karma: 14
yea what happens is you suck at sking now
Mar 3 2006 7:58PM
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mattster
Posts: 4120 - Karma: 41
nothing sucks worse than when you get your ass kicked by your own skis
Mar 3 2006 8:06PM
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underflipped
Posts: 1100 - Karma: 14
yea what happens is you suck at sking now
Mar 3 2006 8:30PM
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hollygrove
Posts: 7845 - Karma: 93
How tall are you?
Mar 3 2006 8:33PM
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Holte
Posts: 10742 - Karma: 7,819
Wow. Good luck trying to turn in heavy pow or crud. But if you're solely a park skier, you're prob fine. My little brother rode a pair of 180s and he's about your size and they worked fine for him in the park. Granted, there is a bit of a difference between 191s and 180s.
Mar 3 2006 9:40PM
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*piKi*
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5.3feet
Mar 4 2006 5:04AM
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MADmidwest
Posts: 1278 - Karma: 15
i wouldn't get that big of ski inless ur 6:3
Mar 4 2006 3:33PM
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grambo
Posts: 1125 - Karma: 93
Are you joking? ANTs are stiff, better be at least 150 pounds and a strong skier to turn them especially if you are skiing at a resort/harder snow/tighter areas.
Mar 4 2006 3:44PM
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ThaHater
Posts: 673 - Karma: 303
if you skied all your life you should have a good gauge on how big you can really go.... Most people that have skied for awhile know what kind of skis they like and dislike.

I think if you buy that ski you won't be able to turn whatsoever and pretty much hate life because you are way too small to be able to power that ski, PLUS you sound like a gaper.
Mar 4 2006 6:31PM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
dude no those ksis would kill you. the ants are a whole lot of ski and you only weigh 100lbs? no get something smaller
Mar 4 2006 6:35PM
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4frntSkier
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youll be fine
Mar 4 2006 6:52PM
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skisquaw@420
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aslong as u have the balls, its possible to ski anything
Mar 4 2006 7:41PM
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martockpublicenemy
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100 lbs? hell no
Mar 4 2006 7:51PM
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Albino
Posts: 1400 - Karma: 123
ive ridden them on the cliff at big white. im 5'8", 165lbs and they were a bit of work. i ride 182 mo'ships and theyre perfect. you need something 180 or less if you only weigh 100, anything longer would kick youre arse.
Mar 4 2006 8:02PM
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ski-or-die
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100 pounds and you want 191 ANTs?!?! well i guess it depends on how strong your legs are and if you like spinning
my advice ask you local shop if you can demo a pair if they are any good and you are serios about buying they should let you. ride them for a day and see how you like em.
Mar 4 2006 9:55PM
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headmojo
Posts: 48 - Karma: 11
There is absolutly no fuckin reason you need skis that long. Period. It will just make your turns harder and the ski will ski like a 2x4 cause you don't weigh enough to flex it right. They would be bad in the park and no real advantage in powder unless your straight lining alaskan peaks. And if your doing that you wouldn't be on here asking any questions. Just get some fat 170's if you wanna go long but I think you would be just fine with some 90mm+ stiff 155's. Shit I'm 170 lbs and have twin 176's and I have never had them fast enough to get shakes yet.
Mar 4 2006 10:41PM
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canadianskier
Posts: 601 - Karma: 184
evryone knows that skis are in direct proportion to the size of your wang
Mar 4 2006 11:09PM
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STAUSS
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i wouldnt, get a 180 for big mountain
Mar 4 2006 11:13PM
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gaberaham
Posts: 640 - Karma: 17
thats too long
Mar 4 2006 11:14PM
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B.L.A.K.E
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go for it if you are a hella good skier, only pun tangs ride short skis.
Mar 5 2006 12:59AM
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Kevo
Posts: 2374 - Karma: 136
You weigh 100 pounds? Are you 12 years old?
Mar 5 2006 1:15AM
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Jeff_Lo
Posts: 5809 - Karma: 263
i'll be laughing
Mar 5 2006 1:17AM
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