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One moe height question

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Ceru
Posts: 1879 - Karma: 101
does having shorter skis efffect the stability and control on groomed and park, or does it only matter if ur sking pow. my skis are a cm under my nose is that good for just groom? thanx
Jun 11 2006 5:18PM
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Ahmets_Brother
Posts: 20283 - Karma: 5,931
smaller skis are less stable in the park
Jun 11 2006 5:20PM
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Ceru
Posts: 1879 - Karma: 101
does it effect the groom and are mine like really short?
Jun 11 2006 5:22PM
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S2daJ
Posts: 919 - Karma: 10
dumont's are generally over his head, not to mention he is the shortest person i have ever seen.
Jun 11 2006 5:26PM
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bass_munkie
Posts: 300 - Karma: 10
longer skis are more stable whatever you are on...

yours are shorter than i like longer than some people like. most people prefer a bit longer i expect.
Jun 11 2006 5:28PM
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Armada+ar5
Posts: 662 - Karma: -21
ya oviously longer skis for stable and more speed and faster pump i nthe halfpipe but smaller skis easier to huck
Jun 11 2006 7:42PM
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Aenigma
Posts: 11256 - Karma: 424
I'm 6' and like skis from 185-195 cm. So basically, short skis are for weiners.
Jun 11 2006 7:57PM
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futurespin
Posts: 2178 - Karma: 168
im 5' 7 and i rock 179s.
Jun 11 2006 8:48PM
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thedutchmayn
Posts: 1653 - Karma: 45
i like them to around my forehead. im 5'7'', i think, and rock some 171's. its all prefernce though. do what you like.
Jun 11 2006 9:03PM
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Aclique_Clothing
Posts: 1807 - Karma: 19
my r right above my head, the longer the more stable, the shorter the faster u spin
Jun 11 2006 11:48PM
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aaron.ebner
Posts: 2868 - Karma: 61
good thing there are no big jumps in minnesota then.
Jun 11 2006 11:55PM
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tom_nz
Posts: 321 - Karma: 10
skiin short is gud for park! easier to spin and control
Jun 12 2006 12:16AM
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Itsbackfliptime
Posts: 18901 - Karma: 75
short skis are good for turning. Other than that it's pretty much the same.
Jun 12 2006 12:19AM
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