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Ski size (strictly park)

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steezeonskeeze
Posts: 351 - Karma: 14
i just bought some 148 rossie scratches  im about 5'4 and i weigh about 104 (lb) i was wondering if this is the right ski size for me.
Dec 26 2007 8:03PM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
Posts: 2715 - Karma: 355
that is a little short, in the 150s would be best but they will work obviously
Dec 26 2007 8:05PM
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TheMoostafian
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snow blading is cool
Dec 26 2007 8:10PM
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NicoChile
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i would have chosen at least 160 i'm 5'7'' and ride 176
Dec 26 2007 8:20PM
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steezyjibber
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yep u should have gone 165-170
Dec 26 2007 9:04PM
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jason...
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i would have gone a bit longer, but its more of a personal preference thing, im 5'  half an inch 97 lbs and on 151's
Dec 26 2007 10:06PM
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steezeonskeeze
Posts: 351 - Karma: 14
yeah the skis are like on the bridge of my nose when i put them straight up, wouldnt that be about right?
Dec 26 2007 11:36PM
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dave44
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I like 'em about as tall as me. Just personal preference though. I'm 5'6 to 5'7 skiing on 171's and 180's.
Dec 26 2007 11:40PM
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steezeonskeeze
Posts: 351 - Karma: 14
so what im skiing on is fine then?
Dec 26 2007 11:43PM
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mistaskia
Posts: 1252 - Karma: 32
depends on if ur still growing.  im guessing u are.   I am 6 4 and i ride 171 and 179s  but im done growing.  i like them right around my nose/ eyes. 
Dec 26 2007 11:45PM
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Jwalk
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im 5,2 ish and have 148
Dec 27 2007 1:38AM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113
As some NS'ers like to put it...

Long Ski = Long Schlong


Dec 27 2007 2:01AM
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GL830
Posts: 212 - Karma: 12
I'm 5'2 and I ski 170 park, 175 all mtn... I think you're probably going to grow out of those 140's pretty quick
Dec 27 2007 4:16AM
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zerospinskier
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I deffinetly go by the rule of thumb that the ski should be as tall as you. I'm 6ft so I pretty much am just limited to the tallest ones (180/181/etc) for park.
Dec 27 2007 6:57AM
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