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hey guys, this year i am getting dumonts but im not sure what size....Ive been sking the 166 foils last year and im still only about 5'7". Im a senior in HS and prob not gonna grow much more. But im wondering if i should go with the 171 dumont or the original 176? The 171 is like exactly my height and the 176 is over my head. Im worried with a bit of a longer ski though that skiing rails and switch ups/spinning on will be harder? idk what do you guys think i should do?
dude 171 for sure. if you arent gonna be growing much, and they are mostly park skis please get 171s. i got 172s this year and im 5'9" and they are a little below my head but they will be perfect. i cant wait. go 171...
If the 171's are the same height as you, go for them.
From what I've been informed and what has worked for me, a park ski should be from eye's to top of head.
If your skiin park then you dont need long, get something aruond eyebrows. If your going to be ridin the mountian and pow pow most of the time get big. It is mostly what your going to be riding.
its alot to do with preferance...i would say dont go shorter then the 171 but im 5'7 and in grade 11 and would go for the 176...but i like the feel and stapability of a longer ski as well since im only in the park 50% of the time im on the hill so lots of things come into play...how tall were ur 166 foils on u when u skied on them? were u comfterble with that size on ur height? answers to those 2 questions could help