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Ski size right?

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CoastFly
Posts: 114 - Karma: 11
i have 171 line invaders i weight 130 "5 9"

i hit a lot of rails and i think this would affect my spin and balance but i dont know

the ski goes alittle over my head
Apr 2 2008 5:45PM
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spudz
Posts: 2564 - Karma: 5
go with watcha feeeeeeeeel!

im getting 171's and im 6'0 180lbs strictly park..

its all about what woudl feel the most comfortable.
Apr 2 2008 5:55PM
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charmander
Posts: 10636 - Karma: 370
i ski 176 for my powder boards, im 5"8" 140
Apr 2 2008 5:59PM
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AmbushClothing
Posts: 1616 - Karma: 202
if your looking for a park ski, or an all around ski, it would be good to go with a size that matches your height if not taller.
Apr 2 2008 6:01PM
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FreeBallin
Posts: 1845 - Karma: 17
5"6 179's...watch ya know bout big ski stttteeeeeezzeeeee!! 
Apr 2 2008 6:09PM
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steezyjibber
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i dont see how it goes over ur head? i have 171 ninthwards and im 5'6, they're about exactly the same size as me, maybe 1 cm bigger
Apr 2 2008 7:33PM
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alaskakid
Posts: 5540 - Karma: 430
its alright, but a wee bit on the short side. whatever though. some poeple like shorter skis
Apr 2 2008 8:07PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65
for your height i'd say 178's , but then again you weigh just 130 so 171's would be fine.
Apr 2 2008 8:26PM
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siobhan.
Posts: 15 - Karma: 11
whatt the differnce of havving bigg(er) skis over shorter?
im just under 5'0 and i just bought 156's and i weigh 102
Apr 3 2008 12:21PM
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brenker
Posts: 3188 - Karma: 71
me=5'9 170 lbs
skeez=177 cm park 183 powww
Apr 3 2008 4:40PM
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Dudesinpools
Posts: 745 - Karma: 15

shorter skis will make it easier to spin on to rails and boxes. you can throw them around more.
you dont want to go to small tho. compared to how tall u are.

Apr 3 2008 8:40PM
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siobhan.
Posts: 15 - Karma: 11
mkaay,
thankks
Apr 4 2008 1:09AM
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zackblain
Posts: 2322 - Karma: 22
if your skis are below your chin nothing you do counts. 
Apr 4 2008 12:37PM
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