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6 feet tall to tall for 169cm 1080s?

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Jaskier
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Am I to tall for 169 1080s cause I'm 6 feet tall
Aug 20 2003 5:43AM
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P-JO
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NOOO, DONT DO IT. YOU CANT HANDLE THE MOO COW!!!!!!!




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Aug 20 2003 5:44AM
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ugpscorpion
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what kind of skiing do you do?

Aug 20 2003 5:45AM
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Jaskier
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some all mt free ride and some park riding
Aug 20 2003 5:47AM
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FreshCoast
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They are too small for my taste, but if you like them go for it.
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Aug 20 2003 5:53AM
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Ds91260
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at least 175 man
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Aug 20 2003 5:59AM
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Ranier5
Posts: 76 - Karma: 4
I'm 6'1' and they were my first twin. They were too small for me.especially when I started to go big. They couldn't support me. Your weight will affect them more than your height. I'm about 195lbs. Good skis but too small for me. Now I ride Dynastar Concepts 178cm. Much better.
Aug 20 2003 6:08AM
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Matty.
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i wouldnt get em

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Aug 20 2003 6:10AM
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MistaSkier
Posts: 1781 - Karma: 17
The shorter the skis, the shorter the dick.


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Aug 20 2003 6:44AM
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Ski_Instructor_Mike
Posts: 6146 - Karma: 73
yeah but I can use my dick like a monkey's tail, it keeps my balance so I don't need the extra length.
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Aug 20 2003 6:52AM
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Ski_Instructor_Mike
Posts: 6146 - Karma: 73
but I use my dick like a monkey's tail, it keeps my balance so I don't need the extra ski length.
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I just wanna see siamese twins box eachother.
Aug 20 2003 6:53AM
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dirty_dreb
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nooo doooont lol i am 5'7 and ski on 175s.
you should at least be on 180+
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Aug 20 2003 6:59AM
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LastNightISavedAnAngel
Posts: 2023 - Karma: 8
id say theyre too short, but if theyre comftorable for you, then go for it.
everybody has different tastes in skis, if you were a racer, then youd be happy with shorter skis, but if you never were, then i cant really help you out

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Aug 20 2003 7:49AM
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bret
Posts: 2848 - Karma: 839
i'm 5'3' and i rock the 169 teneighties. if you're six foot then they will just look ridiculously small. don't do it.
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Aug 20 2003 7:55AM
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alpentalik
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im 5'7'' and i have 194s


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Aug 20 2003 8:04AM
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Ranier5
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5'7'...............194s...............Are they straight edges? Old K2s??? I'd have to be 7'0' to use 194's
Aug 20 2003 8:21AM
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alpentalik
Posts: 7364 - Karma: 110
no, they are shaped 2001 fatties...sort of


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Aug 20 2003 8:24AM
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shasta
Posts: 333 - Karma: 10
see, i'm 6'7 (i know, very tall....) and i was sking on 188s, but now i need new skis and i was thinking of skogens...(175) but according to what ive read so far, this seems too small. however, i am pretty skinny too, so idunno. (80kg, i dunno what that is in lbs) any advice?????
oh, and i do lots of park riding, and like the feel of shorter skis cause theyre easier to spin on
Aug 20 2003 11:07AM
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D-40
Posts: 6050 - Karma: 100
im 5-9 5-10 and i got some line 164 and i dont really see that there is anything bad about going with a little shorter ski's but its your preference
Aug 20 2003 1:49PM
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dave_euler
Posts: 1699 - Karma: 391
im 6 feet to, and i ride 180's and i wouldnt wanna go any shorter.
Aug 20 2003 2:34PM
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Ahmets_Brother
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dont get theem. over this season i was 5'1 and i skied 165s. rightnow i am 5'2 and a half and im thinking about 175s for next season if i growlike 2 more inches

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Aug 20 2003 2:57PM
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switchskier88
Posts: 2829 - Karma: 12
way to small man, you'll die in powder with em like that to
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Aug 20 2003 3:20PM
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mommy
Posts: 12072 - Karma: 60
im 5'6'-5'8', i have 195s and 210s. both straigh edge.

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Aug 20 2003 4:11PM
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mommy
Posts: 12072 - Karma: 60
but anyways, go for the 160s or whatever, so you can 1440 of the ground LIKE JMO!!

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Aug 20 2003 4:13PM
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ReggaeConcept1
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im about 5'5 and i just bout the 162 PEs (yeah, they measure 159, but k2 measure only part of the length so they ski like 162-165)

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Aug 20 2003 4:31PM
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Freeskier22
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its all personal preference but id go longer
Aug 20 2003 5:22PM
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4real
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im slightly under 6 and i ride 182,the way it should be

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Aug 20 2003 5:25PM
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rockymountainmilitia
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if your gonna be riding out of the park get a bigger ski. if your gonna be riding in the park, its up to you, but get a bigger ski.
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Aug 20 2003 5:26PM
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Freeskifro
Posts: 1191 - Karma: 10
If you are still growing then dodn't get them. I was like 6 foot at the beginning of last season and I got the 165 Concepts. Well now I'm like 6'4 and they are way short. I'm gonna ski on them this season though and get new ones next year.


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Aug 20 2003 5:26PM
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Jaskier
Posts: 335 - Karma: 733
Well I only wiegh 160lbs and i like to make short fast turns, which i think these skis will be good for.






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Aug 20 2003 6:03PM
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Jaskier
Posts: 335 - Karma: 733
I have stoped growing






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Aug 20 2003 6:04PM
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skimack
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I'm six feet, and ride 180's, if anything they are too short for all mountain, go long.
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Aug 20 2003 6:07PM
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Papa
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i'd get at least 175's if i were you




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Aug 20 2003 6:14PM
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railslider
Posts: 200 - Karma: 10
im like 5'10-5-11, and im on 178 & 182, and im damn skinny, and i would still go no lower than like a 175, and thats because i have like no weight, im like 140. and i skied on a pair of 171 1080 and i like almost died, they are way to small for anybody over like 5'8




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Aug 20 2003 7:28PM
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Jaskier
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I use to skiboard so those will be fine for me






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Aug 21 2003 3:49AM
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Vtsnowski
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maybe




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Aug 21 2003 4:11AM
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switchskier88
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go for it if u want, but im still sayin bigger or at least another pair thats bigger, unless your gonna hang in the park and not ski any pow
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Aug 21 2003 4:18AM
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GRANDHAVENSKI
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im 6' and i rode 161 teneightys last year. WAY TO SMALL!!


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Aug 21 2003 4:23AM
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Cascade_Jibber
Posts: 538 - Karma: 10
kinda depends where you live too...if youre riding 'all mtn' back east, you might be able to get away with that. but if you ski west all mtn, youre gonna want longer fo sho. 6ft with 160s in the west is like a dwarf fuckin a giant. just inadequate man


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Aug 21 2003 4:32AM
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wiglaf
Posts: 4877 - Karma: 141
if i where u i would get a longer ski, with your size a longer ski would help with landings and pow, but its up to u if u really want them, get them
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Aug 21 2003 4:55AM
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bigairhuckster3
Posts: 1050 - Karma: 15
im 6'1 and ride 179 pe's which are really like 182-3 and i wouldnt go any shorter than 180



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Aug 21 2003 10:36PM
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west
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you won't get good edge hold at all





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Aug 21 2003 10:41PM
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Jib_This
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You need more ski than that. I'd say minimum of 175. Longer skis are better on landings and MUCH better out of the park. In fact, I think they're better in the park too. Not too long, but long enough. Your local shop should be able to recommend a decent size range.



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Aug 21 2003 11:04PM
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Airspeed-X
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I bought my skis when I was just under 6', now I am 6'3' or so and still ride the vinnies. They work fine but if I could buy a new set I would go something at least 175, probably 180.

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Aug 21 2003 11:14PM
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