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Ski length

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ksski
Posts: 115 - Karma: 10
so i was watchin some vids of thall and pep and noticed that their skis look quite long. i'm 5'10" and ski 169's, which i know are a little short that's why i'm looking to get a little bit longer ski, 176ish. is this still too short? it will be for 65% park and 35% all mountain. i weigh 155.
Oct 24 2006 1:57PM
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WONTON
Posts: 6951 - Karma: 55
176, 180will be fine. U dont weight that much
Oct 24 2006 1:59PM
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ksski
Posts: 115 - Karma: 10
it's all muscle bro!!! haha
Oct 24 2006 3:14PM
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titsLOL
Posts: 7485 - Karma: 396
even 169 is fine for you if you're learning, if you fell comfortable I guess step it up to like 176ish. I am 6 feet and am rockin 181s and wouldn't want much longer.
Oct 24 2006 3:19PM
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ksski
Posts: 115 - Karma: 10
thanks for the insight. i'm probably gonna stick with the pe's for now until i get some money saved up then shop around.
Oct 24 2006 4:42PM
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futurespin
Posts: 2178 - Karma: 168
im 5'8" and i ride 175s and 179s
Oct 24 2006 4:45PM
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ZavierV
Posts: 5077 - Karma: 100
im 6'1" and I'm riding 172 motherships occasionally my buddy's 177 chronic.
Oct 24 2006 6:37PM
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Peter.
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im 5 foot 6 ish and i ride 161s
Oct 24 2006 6:39PM
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AKoblitz
Posts: 1201 - Karma: 113
^ i'm 5'7 and ride 180, 181, 176, and 179's
Oct 24 2006 7:25PM
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Blandct
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im 5 8 and rock 179
Oct 24 2006 7:27PM
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codesteez
Posts: 145 - Karma: 11
Shit than my skis are way to small but maybe not. Im 5' 4" i think and i have 161s
Oct 24 2006 7:27PM
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Aenigma
Posts: 11256 - Karma: 424
I'm 6' and 160 lbs and ride skis from 186-190cm, but I know guys smaller than me who ride 194 Legend Pros and 193 Supermojos.  Height and weight are a factor, but don't forget about terrain and skiing ability.
Oct 24 2006 7:28PM
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funkendrenchman
Posts: 39 - Karma: 13
Get some 175-185 skis. Normal sized people with super short jibsticks are just lame.
Oct 24 2006 8:06PM
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