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Longer skis

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sowstochd
Posts: 1518 - Karma: 59
ik u guyz r prolly pissed about seeing another thread about ski length but just hear me out. ok so im 5'3 and my skis now r to my mouth(ik thats way to small) i ski 60% percent park and 40% all mountain im getting a 155 and a 159 for next season.

i heard from alot of ppl that spinning wýth longer skis is harder, so im thinking about exercising my legs more so i can spin easier, like running a mile 3-4 times a week in the summer, and do weight training for my legs in the fall. is this a good idea or am i overreacting a little. feedback wuld be much apprecýated. o and weight 110 and in all mountain im advanced but im kinda new to the park
Jun 29 2006 8:43AM
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dan.b
Posts: 866 - Karma: 10
vinnie d. is 5'2" and he was skiing 170cm skis...
Jun 29 2006 9:03AM
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radskier
Posts: 685 - Karma: 16
longer skis are a little bit harder to ride on, or to do tricks on, but it looks a lot better. but it's no problem, just look at some of the pros - candide rides on ridiculously long skis. I would go for longer skis. I'm 5'5 and ride on 166 and it's good.
Jun 29 2006 9:11AM
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roussillon
Posts: 1305 - Karma: 170
I'm like 5.5 and I'm going on 174. I felt like 169 was too small...
Jun 29 2006 9:30AM
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liukangkid
Posts: 3323 - Karma: 82
im 5 feet and i ski on a 155 so you should probably be skiing some where in the 160's
Jun 29 2006 9:42AM
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MartyB
Posts: 300 - Karma: 375
im 5"4 and im skiing on 166
Jun 29 2006 9:49AM
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yelsel
Posts: 12967 - Karma: 3,451
5'2 on 169s, 174s and 179s
Jun 29 2006 10:15AM
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Ceru
Posts: 1879 - Karma: 101
im 5'11 ad ski 169s
Jun 29 2006 10:17AM
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denver11
Posts: 805 - Karma: 10
Looks to me like we are the only ones here with some heighth. Im 5'11'' and I ski 173
Jun 29 2006 10:43AM
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grambo
Posts: 1125 - Karma: 93
5'10 188cm.

You want skis to the top of your head unless you ski park only.
Jun 29 2006 10:46AM
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kolekaine
Posts: 1456 - Karma: 116
it just depends what u like i hate short skis i ride a bigger ski... an dont do all the running just chill... u will get use 2 it... u prolly wont even notice it that much
Jun 29 2006 10:51AM
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Sk3bUm
Posts: 2517 - Karma: 297
i'm 6'6-7'' and ride 190's & 182's in the park, but thats just because i donn't have much of an option.
Jun 29 2006 11:13AM
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leone
Posts: 2663 - Karma: 1,121
usually you want around your forehead give or take
Jun 29 2006 11:13AM
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skogenjake
Posts: 6685 - Karma: 511
you need 191 JP Julians to be steezy or ninthward tha 187!!!!dont you want to be the cool kid??!!!?!
Jun 29 2006 11:15AM
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Mezmerize19
Posts: 6475 - Karma: 18
Im 5' 7' and I ride 162's. `If I was there to buy them I probally would ave went with a little bit taller so I can grow into them but im fine with my skis
Jun 29 2006 11:20AM
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stevel
Posts: 1302 - Karma: 19
im 5'10 and i ride 170 and i could be riding longer skis
Jun 29 2006 11:20AM
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sowstochd
Posts: 1518 - Karma: 59
thanks guys
Jun 29 2006 11:20AM
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dweezileast
Posts: 9661 - Karma: 276
6'2 and i ride 169s, 180s and 182s
Jun 29 2006 12:22PM
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Calrin
Posts: 3096 - Karma: 561
5'7" and last season i rode 169's for park and 183's for fun. next season im riding a pair of 183 park skis and a pair of 183 fat skis.
Jun 29 2006 1:56PM
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Kornn101
Posts: 3534 - Karma: 25
im like 5'11 and ive always had 176, 175, and now mik d's at 176, its comfy
Jun 29 2006 2:03PM
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ski_cartel
Posts: 6598 - Karma: 18
are you joking me, you buy skis that look good instead of how they perform. That was by far one of the stupidest comments i have ever seen. Im 6'1 and ski 165-198, i ski those lengths because they are the proper sizes that allow me to get the most out of the grear
Jun 29 2006 2:07PM
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theguynextdoor91
Posts: 241 - Karma: 10
haha im 5' 10" and i ride 164 but i would like to get some longer skis
Jun 29 2006 2:51PM
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JayDope
Posts: 6842 - Karma: 408
im 5-10 and i ride 176 thalls well i haven't rode them yet cuz i got them at the end of the season
Jun 29 2006 2:55PM
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s.jeff
Posts: 2255 - Karma: 32
im 5'4 on 169
Jun 29 2006 2:56PM
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wh@t
Posts: 6204 - Karma: 51
5'12 (cause im not really 6 ft. yet) and i ski 168 fer urbans and about 180 fer the rest.
Jun 29 2006 3:48PM
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Calrin
Posts: 3096 - Karma: 561
dur?
Jun 29 2006 4:07PM
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lilb
Posts: 33 - Karma: 10
im 5'0" and i ride a 166 and i love them



ps Atomic are sick
Jun 29 2006 4:44PM
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bryceCTS
Posts: 1069 - Karma: 7
i am 5'0 and i ride 160s
Jun 29 2006 5:08PM
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mad_540_trix
Posts: 2452 - Karma: 14
6'2" (but i was 6'1" during ski season)

ride 172 for park (they're old, that'll change when i get money that i don't have to spend on school)

175 for everything else. i'll probably go to about 185 for my next ski. they're comfy right now tho, good for trees and stuff.
Jun 29 2006 5:09PM
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AngryFromBend
Posts: 779 - Karma: 9
im 5'11 and im on 176s.
Jun 29 2006 5:14PM
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DHogg
Posts: 3462 - Karma: 237
6' and i ride some 176's, 179's, and 191's
Jun 29 2006 9:55PM
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s.jeff
Posts: 2255 - Karma: 32
i had 171 last yr. im 5'4 i dont like longer skis now so thats why im goin in the 160s this season.
Jun 29 2006 10:01PM
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ander
Posts: 139 - Karma: 12
eat more and grow taller
Jun 30 2006 8:03AM
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radskier
Posts: 685 - Karma: 16
no no, you got me all wrong. I think a trick looks stylier on longer skis than if I'd be riding on 155s or something like that. of course I don't buy skis out of good looks instead of performance. nomensteven knows what I'm talking about
Jun 30 2006 8:59AM
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d-loc
Posts: 7479 - Karma: 15
5'3, good lord i hope your 14... and I like a longer ski for more control. true may be lil harder to spin but u get used to it in a few days
Jun 30 2006 10:06AM
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