Replying to ski length

..so from a previous post someone got me thinking...

instead of having two skis, why not just consolidate 2 pairs of skis into one.
(motherships and sprangs into pollard pros)

this solution is a great one...except one twist..
the pollards only come in 186 and im thinking that may be to long. the longest ski i have ever used was a 178. i got used to it with little to no hassle. but 186 is a significant amount larger.

i am only 5'4' when barefoot and concerned that 186 would handicap my riding.

any other short riders with long skis? experiences?

-sean