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5'10 and 169?

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powdered_donut
Posts: 79 - Karma: 11
i ordered k2 silecers recently and the length i got was 169.
will i be ok with these esspecialy in the park?
Sep 21 2007 3:49PM
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Ceru
Posts: 1879 - Karma: 101
yea dude youll be fine, i skied public enemyts last year and i was like 510 511
Sep 21 2007 3:51PM
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eheath
Posts: 61601 - Karma: 123,020
Little short but if you center mount you'll be ok.
Sep 21 2007 3:55PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
you'll be fine
Sep 21 2007 4:09PM
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Valind
Posts: 4358 - Karma: 17
I have the seths at 179 and i am 5 8.  im not using them in park though,
Sep 21 2007 4:32PM
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gabfreeski
Posts: 1459 - Karma: 23
169 is good me im 5"9" and I have 174
Sep 21 2007 4:44PM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
im about the same size. well minus 20 pounds but i ride the 179s. and i love um
Sep 21 2007 5:43PM
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invaderskier36
Posts: 6192 - Karma: 41
thanks you send them back and get 179's
Sep 21 2007 5:58PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
for an experienced skier
Sep 21 2007 6:07PM
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JaphyRyder
Posts: 1766 - Karma: 113
im soo frustrated. im 5'10, 170 lbs, and i got 166 foils last year so i can't get new skis this year. Is it worth it? theyre mad shoret
Sep 21 2007 6:25PM
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Ender
Posts: 2348 - Karma: 112
where do they come to on you?
Sep 21 2007 6:25PM
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Tinga
Posts: 11349 - Karma: 2,333
get some longer skis if youve been sking more than two years
Sep 21 2007 6:25PM
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t-roy
Posts: 4041 - Karma: 52
i'm 5'11" and 170lbs and i'm on 185 scratch bc's. perfect length i think.
Sep 21 2007 7:13PM
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JArens
Posts: 1332 - Karma: 6,854
my park skis this year are 181
and i am 5' 6"
Sep 21 2007 7:16PM
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icon1234
Posts: 3081 - Karma: 1,475
im 5'9 and weigh 126 pounds (yea im light) and im riding 161 invaders, i know there prob mass short but my ski hill doesnt have a jump bigger then like 15 feet. Im a pretty new to sking only my 2nd year will i be good for this year?
Sep 21 2007 7:28PM
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alaskakid
Posts: 5540 - Karma: 430
wow, those must look massive on you. i'm 5'6 and i have 172's
Sep 21 2007 8:16PM
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kenevil
Posts: 1309 - Karma: 31
they're pretty short, but since your just getting into skiing you'll be fine, but definately get bigger skis next year
Sep 21 2007 8:32PM
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4ReeL_
Posts: 3187 - Karma: 1,563
way to short
Sep 21 2007 8:37PM
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StanMcStanson
Posts: 2773 - Karma: 11
yeah  i'm like 5 9 and 140 and got 166s and now im so pissed
Sep 21 2007 8:40PM
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BFINO13
Posts: 1563 - Karma: 14
im 5 8' and got 178
Sep 21 2007 8:48PM
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poofartpee
Posts: 7436 - Karma: 1,538
there ok but it really comes down to ur preferance, due u like shorter skis or longer skis...if u like shorter ski great, if u like longer skis well...
Sep 21 2007 11:12PM
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mistaskia
Posts: 1252 - Karma: 32
hahahah are u serious. thats at least 4 or 5 inches over ur head. what are u going to do with that much ski. im 6' 4" and i ride either 171 or i just got 179 this year. say what u want but skis shouldnt be over ur head unless ur glen plake/a long boarder
Sep 21 2007 11:22PM
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[~_~]
Posts: 20239 - Karma: 1,273
not really. Longer is steeeeezier too. I'm 5'8" and I ride 181s everywhere just fine.
Sep 22 2007 12:14AM
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jca
Posts: 4171 - Karma: 6,311
im 5'6 and i ride 179 and 186
Sep 22 2007 12:34AM
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Scolson
Posts: 2904 - Karma: 92
ZOMG NEARLY 10CM!!!!!1!!

holy hell this place is annoying
Sep 22 2007 12:38AM
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garrett.
Posts: 9304 - Karma: 3,670
exept im 5 7
Sep 22 2007 12:57AM
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kingarthurs
Posts: 1126 - Karma: 10
really depends, if its just a park ski your fine. im 6'1, and ride a 176 for park and just cruising. 190 for pow and steeps though.
Sep 22 2007 1:09AM
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alaskakid
Posts: 5540 - Karma: 430
Then don't get on ns and be a hater.
Sep 22 2007 1:16AM
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Public_Maverick
Posts: 3255 - Karma: 11
5'10 and got 186 cm
Sep 22 2007 2:28AM
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Karcher
Posts: 3788 - Karma: 1,934
im 5'6 1/2'' and im getting 172s this year, is that an ok length?
Sep 22 2007 2:31AM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
Posts: 2715 - Karma: 355
they should work definately for park
Sep 22 2007 2:35AM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
Posts: 2715 - Karma: 355
wow i am such an idiot i spelled Aramada wrong ^^^
Sep 22 2007 2:37AM
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JArens
Posts: 1332 - Karma: 6,854
longer skis are just more fun
and more fun to grab
Sep 22 2007 2:37AM
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holyDINOSAURS
Posts: 7038 - Karma: 639
im 5'8, 175 for park 181 for pow
Sep 22 2007 2:42AM
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Nati513
Posts: 679 - Karma: 25
I have been Skiing for about a good 10 years and i have had twin tip skis for about 2 years and i am about 5'5 about 120 and i was wondering what size ski i should get for this season
Sep 23 2007 6:09PM
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richards
Posts: 2177 - Karma: 11
5'10 and i got 169 karmas and 171s
Sep 23 2007 6:17PM
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steezyjibber
Posts: 15967 - Karma: 11,026
im 5'6 and just got 171's

seriously though, i compared my new ninthwards (171) to my 148 scratch pros. the ninthwards are about less than a foot longer.
Sep 23 2007 6:28PM
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SV420
Posts: 242 - Karma: 10
those skis will be perfect if you have a problem with croossing your tips but otherwise you will want them longer
Sep 23 2007 6:57PM
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SHastatahoe
Posts: 3414 - Karma: 20
I wouldve gotten 179s, but whatev.
Sep 23 2007 7:06PM
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XtRemE11
Posts: 5680 - Karma: 246
silencers are kinda heavy and way stiff. you will be fine on 169's im 5'9ish and i had the 179s and they were a little too much.
im getting 171's this year. getting longer skis is overrated
Sep 23 2007 8:29PM
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ijibgoremtn
Posts: 4221 - Karma: 13
i think they come in 174 unless thats just the PE's but if they do id recomend the size up
Sep 23 2007 9:13PM
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crazyfuck
Posts: 5968 - Karma: -7
too short, wtf were you thinking? i'm 5'9" and ride 179s and 189s. grow some balls and get some real skis, not snowblades.
Sep 23 2007 9:14PM
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steezyjibber
Posts: 15967 - Karma: 11,026
he is allowed to like shorter skis

and 189 seems like a lot for you
Sep 23 2007 9:19PM
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davar6
Posts: 555 - Karma: 24
id go with longer skis but its just personal preference
Sep 23 2007 9:19PM
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Klick_2_klaim
Posts: 3396 - Karma: 25
thats gonna suck. soooooooooo bad.
Sep 23 2007 9:25PM
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Schoening
Posts: 14332 - Karma: 1,268
im 5 10 and ride the 179. def the perfect length
Sep 23 2007 9:25PM
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Bodeau.
Posts: 1637 - Karma: 48
I ride Foils at 174, im 5'6'' and am 165 lbs
Sep 23 2007 9:40PM
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t-roy
Posts: 4041 - Karma: 52
my skis are over my head. wouldn't have it any other way.
Sep 24 2007 12:34AM
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XtRemE11
Posts: 5680 - Karma: 246
wow your getting angry about what length ski someone rides, how about you grow some balls?
there is nothing wrong with getting shorter skis, some skis are better for it and some arent. silencers are a perfect ski to get shorter than normal, they are stiff and stable as fuck, if anything going shorter is gonna help.
Sep 24 2007 2:00AM
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sconnyFC
Posts: 2197 - Karma: 76
too short also.
Sep 24 2007 12:16PM
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Download-My-Apps
Posts: 5069 - Karma: 1,017
totally depends on where you ski and ability.

Im about the same size as you and ski 179 found it to be a good length, previously I was on a 169 and it wasnt bad only really felt limited while hitting bigger tables and pow days.
Sep 24 2007 12:33PM
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