Boundless — A Sam Anthamatten Portrait (Full Film) | Faction Skis | 4K

Member of the Month

je_t.aime_canard
January, 2025

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Questions about sizing

profile picture
turtles
Posts: 410 - Karma: 30
right now im rockin a pair of 07 line blends in size 165... but the problem is im 6' 1". i would like to get new skis but i was just curious as to the benefits of a longer ski. as i said im 6'1" and im a pretty intermediate skiier and this year im going to primarily skiing park. if i ski on the 165's this year is that going to result in any problems, and will a longer ski have any benefits for me besides being able to go a bit faster, such as better stability, easier landings, better control? any help would be sweet
Oct 16 2008 4:21PM
0 0
profile picture
idontactuallyski
Posts: 1320 - Karma: 19
im 5'3 and my 161's arent even as tall as me so seeing that your 6'1 i'd say definatly go bigger than 165. alot bigger.
Oct 16 2008 5:33PM
0 0
profile picture
PowDaze
Posts: 31 - Karma: 11
quit messing around with such a short ski, atleast get something that is "chin" high...178-185 cm would be $$$...eventually you will be thanking yourself that you went longer...you will benefit the stablilty/speed of the ski fo sho.
Oct 16 2008 7:15PM
0 0
profile picture
SnowJumperAK
Posts: 76 - Karma: 12

I would say longer is better! Im 5'10" and i ski around 165-185, depending on brand. MY salomon Foils last year were 174. which is the same excact length and my 185 Rossi's and 179 k2's. Every brand is a little bit different with their sizing, but i usually go around eyebrow to the top of my head, usually a little more versatile if you live somewhere with a lot of pow. Besides, if your center mounting those things they will seem much shorter than they really are anyways. Even at +3 you will notice a defference.

Oct 16 2008 9:09PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)