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My "right" ski length

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~Hutch~
Posts: 24 - Karma: 32
I'm 5'9"-5'10", 150 lbs right now i'm riding rossi scratch 170's, but right now i'm lookin ro get a new pair of skis.

I was thinking of going 180~cm, but all i can find is skis that are 170~, should i wait to find a 180? or is the 170 still a good length for me?

What kind of advatages/disadvantages would i experience at either length?

Thanks,
Peace
Jan 26 2008 6:30PM
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paulbunyan
Posts: 3110 - Karma: 90
well im 56 and riding 176 so i would dig deep and find a pair of at least 176 that you like. its nicer to be on longer skis
Jan 26 2008 6:32PM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113
Shorter - Faster spinning, slightly more maneuvrable,

Longer - More stable at higher speeds, and all in all better

I'd go 180. With twins, I'd say 170 is too short.
Jan 26 2008 6:33PM
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Silence
Posts: 16030 - Karma: 150
176 +/- 3cm
Jan 26 2008 6:40PM
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tSki
Posts: 956 - Karma: 171

most skis come in a 180

Jan 26 2008 6:43PM
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zackblain
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180ish would be money
Jan 26 2008 6:49PM
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steezyjibber
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jea find a 176-180
Jan 26 2008 7:42PM
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