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griffon
Posts: 167 - Karma: 15
So, i got a couple of 179 k2 kung fujas very cheap used 2 times from a friend. And im like 5'6". i know they will be way to long for park but could i still do big mountain and trees?
Dec 13 2008 5:48PM
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skisquaw@420
Posts: 1802 - Karma: 13
my brother is 5'5 and uses 189 hellbents and 179 maidens, so im pretty sure you will be fine
Dec 13 2008 5:54PM
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griffon
Posts: 167 - Karma: 15
ok thanks k++
Dec 13 2008 5:56PM
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str6t9
Posts: 305 - Karma: 61
You want to sell them?
Dec 13 2008 6:08PM
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griffon
Posts: 167 - Karma: 15
yeah if you wanna pay norway shipping and prices (who are prolly about 2x about u.s prices) yeah its okay
Dec 13 2008 6:16PM
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swanton
Posts: 455 - Karma: 11
You'll get used to them and then they'll be fine.
Dec 13 2008 6:16PM
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FreeBallin
Posts: 1845 - Karma: 17
you will be good
Dec 13 2008 6:34PM
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Rbamf
Posts: 792 - Karma: 15
im 5'7 and i ride high society 187's. even in the park.
Dec 13 2008 6:35PM
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ReedSkis~
Posts: 2122 - Karma: 98
that's sick
i'm 5'5 and i thought my 168 VCTs were gonna be big...
Dec 13 2008 7:02PM
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natethegreatt
Posts: 592 - Karma: 570
you guys have to remember that ski length is more associated with your weight! obviously height is taken into account because of leverage, but what is leverage without enough force/power to lever it?

anyways, I am 5'10.5" and around 135, yeah I'm a twig, and I ski 177 chronics. my legs are strong because I'm athletic and rollerblade, but the stiffness of the chronics makes it a bit hard to pop, so the sense that I've made of it all is that the lighter you are, the shorter and POSSIBLY softer you want your skis, and the heavier you are, the more you are able to control stiffer, longer skis..
Dec 13 2008 7:34PM
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jdilla
Posts: 706 - Karma: 41
I'm 5'8" and I ski 181's, they're center mounted though. I just bought a pair of 186 Prophet 100's too. Long skis are always better, it's a little weird at first but it makes your landings so much more stable.
Dec 13 2008 8:01PM
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CTD
Posts: 6301 - Karma: 350
ya man, your golden. if that was a stiff ski, you might run into some problems, but they are soft enough they wont be a prob. youll like a longer ski too, makes you ride more arressively, and longer skis are WAYYYY better off jumps, more pop, more landing area, and ALOT faster.
Dec 13 2008 8:27PM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
First off those are not too long for park whatsoever. I am 5'3 and ski 173's for park and I love that size, just tough to rail dance as easy. Secondly you will be fine for skiing anything on skis those size.
Dec 14 2008 12:45AM
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skibum00
Posts: 142 - Karma: 17
It really depends on your ability, by height and weight they are a bit too big, but if you are a very advanced rider then they will have some benefits to offer. If they are center mounted then they will ski a bit shorter. A lot of people use a longer ski for jumps for stability but would struggle to turn it outside the park.
Dec 14 2008 2:23PM
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borskee
Posts: 796 - Karma: 127
im 5'5" and ride 176 and i think they are awesome and super fun

Dec 14 2008 5:21PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
Posts: 9108 - Karma: 16
That is just ridiculous, unless he is heavy as fuck.
Dec 14 2008 5:44PM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14503 - Karma: 10,738
i am 5'10" 140 on a good day an i have 181 chronics. i thought they were going to be big, but they are so nice. your height and weight do matter, but if you are an experienced skier, you will be able to ski a longer ski. this season will be my 14th season skiing, so i feel confident on any ski
Dec 14 2008 6:58PM
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