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Sizing question

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AC_breezy
Posts: 319 - Karma: 28
sorry i make too much threads but...if im 5ft what size ski would be too big and which size too small
Jun 27 2009 7:11PM
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AC_breezy
Posts: 319 - Karma: 28

morning wood bump

Jun 28 2009 9:30AM
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OneLove_skier
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Alot of it is personal preference, but it seems like a 161 would fit you really well
Jun 28 2009 11:47AM
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Big_Spence
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That's a very general question so here's a fairly general answer:

Park skis: 161ish

Pow skis: 175ish

All Mountain: 170ish.
Jun 28 2009 12:54PM
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AC_breezy
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those are huge! im skiing 136 rite now!
Jun 29 2009 11:52AM
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NMkeaun
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157 or 161 thats what i ride and im 5 ft
Jun 29 2009 12:33PM
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AC_breezy
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how do you handla all that ski

Jul 17 2009 9:16AM
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WHO_DAT
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I'm 5'5" and I ride 171cm. The longer your ski, the more stable you are and the more room you have for error. i.e. Landing too far forward or back. It takes a little bit to get use to them, but once you do... you won't go back!
Jul 17 2009 2:46PM
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Billek
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Yeah, 160-165, especially if you are center mounting.  If you need an explanation, I can give you one.
Jul 17 2009 3:26PM
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AC_breezy
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think ill go 151 max

Jul 17 2009 9:42PM
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Billek
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The better you get, the longer the ski you want.  You don't want to be a strong skier on a wimpy pair of 150's.
Jul 18 2009 4:03PM
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tedmgee
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136!! hahaha

161 is not huge for a 5ft kid

just listen to big spence on this one kid

Jul 18 2009 5:38PM
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