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Holy crap Im tall!

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kingsskier
Posts: 6212 - Karma: 2,100

Yes Im 6'7" now everyone knows so when I make a post wanting XXL gear or 180+ skis, dont flood the post with you dont need anything that big, holy shit youre a monster, etc. haha. Every post I make wanting to buy something it just turns into youre a giant or you dont need anything that big... Thank you

Nov 29 2007 1:54PM
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Aenigma
Posts: 11256 - Karma: 424
Dude, nobody needs a ski over 180cm.  Those are fucking huge!
Nov 29 2007 1:56PM
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=nick=
Posts: 10471 - Karma: 2,182
teehee
Nov 29 2007 1:57PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
Posts: 9108 - Karma: 16
haha
Nov 29 2007 3:25PM
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BMB
Posts: 3138 - Karma: 232
hey stop giving him crap becuase he's tall, at least hes not short.  Did u know that the avg newschooler is 5'10"
Nov 29 2007 3:45PM
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skinnylove
Posts: 6807 - Karma: 167
Did you know that a lot of the pros are very short? Short=steeze.
Nov 29 2007 3:46PM
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skiP.E.I.
Posts: 7823 - Karma: 21,856
tall steeze= more difficult and therefore steezier
Nov 29 2007 3:53PM
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Mr.LemonPie
Posts: 4100 - Karma: 1,625
Agreed with tall being better. I am 6'3" now and hopefully will get to 6' 4"
Nov 29 2007 4:06PM
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Microcosm
Posts: 4765 - Karma: 153
haha, where did you get your random stat from?
Nov 29 2007 4:26PM
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AndyBill
Posts: 1121 - Karma: 179
err dude, im 6 foot and i ski 179's and they are the perfect size for me.  someone who is 7 inches taller than me should def be on atleast 180
Nov 29 2007 4:27PM
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Aenigma
Posts: 11256 - Karma: 424
Oh wow, I didn't think I'd have to come in here and clarify that I was being sarcastic.  If you check my profile it's pretty clear that I support skis that are over 180cm.  Yeah NS!
Nov 29 2007 4:33PM
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AndyBill
Posts: 1121 - Karma: 179
my bad dude, i thought you were serious
Nov 29 2007 4:36PM
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constpapa
Posts: 835 - Karma: 327
Simon Dumon is literally 5'3" MAX.....I couldn't believe it when I saw him......same with Tanner, he's like 5'8" 
Nov 29 2007 4:37PM
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Bepo
Posts: 8195 - Karma: 17
it's hard being tall in skiing.  I'm 6'4" and have a hard time, can imagine 3" taller.  Finding pants was a huge problem, all the ones i tried on in xl and xxl were too short and not baggy enough.  I ended up getting some xxl sessions which are pretty huge, so they work well.
Nov 29 2007 4:44PM
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emopoppins
Posts: 3996 - Karma: 269
haha holy shit i feel you pain. i'm 6'3 and pants are such a problem. just go for obermeyer XXL long. they should still do that i hope. it was conveniant. and try getting yourself a pair of 190 firstbloods. those would be perfect for you.
Nov 29 2007 6:16PM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
YES, i get short steeze points bitches
Nov 29 2007 6:22PM
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ryan.c
Posts: 6592 - Karma: 14
haha i thought u were serious too...i have prophet 100's that are 179 n im only 5'6" lol. ski em fine tho
Nov 29 2007 7:24PM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
Posts: 2715 - Karma: 355
God thats gotta suck to be 6'7'' and ski i am 5'9'' and wish i wouldn't grow anymore. Finding skis for you must be a huge pain in the ass and clothes not as much as skis though cause the recent XXXXXXL trend.
Nov 29 2007 7:28PM
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.SteezusChrist.
Posts: 2296 - Karma: 276
do you know that 80% of all statistics are made up?
Nov 29 2007 7:31PM
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VT_scratch
Posts: 8786 - Karma: 6,254
dude why do you want XXK wear?  ur a giant dude!  ur weird y are you so tall.  tall people cant be skiers.
Nov 29 2007 7:35PM
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calebski.
Posts: 703 - Karma: 10
haha i loled
Nov 29 2007 7:41PM
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poofartpee
Posts: 7436 - Karma: 1,538
u play in the NBA or what?!
Nov 29 2007 7:57PM
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chazz.
Posts: 2721 - Karma: 23
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Nov 29 2007 9:35PM
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kingsskier
Posts: 6212 - Karma: 2,100
Wow I made this post expecting to get ripped apart kinda to give some people laughs but I actually have legit responses that awesome!
Nov 29 2007 9:44PM
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[]Soul_Steeze[]
Posts: 2357 - Karma: 61
werd

im 6'2'' and im on the 190 bloods for backcountry/all mountain

and the 177 chronics for park/urban


and yes being tall does suck....sometimes
Nov 29 2007 9:52PM
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zerospinskier
Posts: 4867 - Karma: 350
Exactly why I am starting to make my own outerwear and I might be selling a little bit of the stuff. I am only 6ft tall, but I just like stuff good baggy, and with a lot of ankle steeze, but being tall its pretty much impossible to get ankle steeze and nice stuff. I am still just working on first drafts right now, but let me know if you are interested in some custom (good fitting) pants or jacket.
Nov 29 2007 9:57PM
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alaskakid
Posts: 5540 - Karma: 430
Simon is 5'7
Nov 29 2007 10:25PM
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[]Soul_Steeze[]
Posts: 2357 - Karma: 61
if its quality shit and not just thrown together in 20 min, than yea im interested...
Nov 29 2007 10:28PM
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BigM1218
Posts: 998 - Karma: 13
Im 6'3'' and wear a size 14 shoe....so finding a good boot in a big size like that is one huge pain in the ass! 
Nov 29 2007 10:42PM
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3ski6guy0
Posts: 9201 - Karma: 132
i know how you feel im 6'5" and the oakley XXL pants arent long enough
Nov 29 2007 11:01PM
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pDails
Posts: 1238 - Karma: 75
i can relate. being over 200 lbs with big old gorilla arms makes shit hard as hell to find. also, why is it that as the gear gets better quality, the fitting gets tighter and smaller? is it like only small people can have nice gear? wtf. only the cheaper shit fits baggier and bigger...i think the ski industry might be the only place where a midget might thrive and have an advantage...
Nov 29 2007 11:24PM
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Shpadoinkle
Posts: 10437 - Karma: 84
HAHA! I would tower over them...I'm 5'11". But they advantage they have is that it's not far to fall, and they are a bit compact. LOL.
Nov 29 2007 11:30PM
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Treestman
Posts: 3049 - Karma: 300
nope, im 5' 6 or 5' 7" and hes a little shorter than me
Nov 29 2007 11:32PM
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freshlyDIPPED
Posts: 1160 - Karma: 121
erg
Nov 30 2007 12:51AM
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kingsskier
Posts: 6212 - Karma: 2,100
yeah man if its got good waterproofing and looks legit Im definately interested.

Another disadvantage to being tall. High center of gravity especially for rails!
Nov 30 2007 10:33AM
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SIMON87
Posts: 28 - Karma: 10
hahaa,... Im 6'4 and ski 179's. I feel like a giant somtimes, i cant imagine how you feel
Nov 30 2007 11:27AM
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Coalescent
Posts: 4871 - Karma: 2,063
damnn im 6'1 and i thought i was tall..you all like tower over me...

i found that large and xl foursquare pants are huge and quicksilver's xl jackets fit massive on me
Nov 30 2007 11:37AM
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Firegold
Posts: 249 - Karma: 10
Now that is just dam funny lol
Nov 30 2007 11:39AM
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skiizy
Posts: 2137 - Karma: 16
I'm 6'2" and i have 169, how can this kid not have over 180??? he's huge
Nov 30 2007 11:52AM
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asfffffffffdd
Posts: 1554 - Karma: 1,103
seriously... like no way
Nov 30 2007 1:46PM
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kingsskier
Posts: 6212 - Karma: 2,100
Stuff like this is helpful haha There are a few others like this. Thanks for making this thread actually worth something
Nov 30 2007 4:24PM
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dangerdad
Posts: 2228 - Karma: 317
im pretty tall also and it makes it a hella lot harder to reach for grabs. but look at liam ddowney, he is like 6'4" and he sure as hell gets it done. girls like tall guys more anyway
Nov 30 2007 4:43PM
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Lickmy9
Posts: 366 - Karma: 26
Anyone who thinks 180 skis are long just cant ski, most pros use the longest ski that is offered. and yes most pros are short because the low center of gravity makes tricks easier and therefore look better. Being tall is by far better then being a short ass. You should change the title of the tread to Im Tall now fuck off.
Nov 30 2007 4:51PM
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