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Ski size for big feet

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I'm 6'0 ft. with size 13 feet and looking for some advice.  I rode 174's last year and there was like no ski behind my boot, i grab tail and feels like I'm almost grabbing my boot :(  Looking at new skis for this year and wondering if i should go with something in the high 170's or low-to-mid 180's.  and no they weren't center mounted last season so that might be part of it i guess, but plan on center-mounting this year.
Jul 5 2009 2:05PM
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jib_danboy
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i have size 13s aswel with 172 antidogmas and i can grab tail fine and yeh centremount might make a difference. hope it helps
Jul 5 2009 2:13PM
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Dr_Feelgood
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hmm... how far back were your bindings? and yeah if you have a bigger boot you obviously have less ski front and back, but it doesnt mean you need new skis. if your comfortable with what you have, then keep the skis and the mount. no need to fuck your shit up because your tails seem small.

BUT, i would personally recommend a center mount, on a longer ski, something in the 177-181 range, assuming you weigh around 175 or so. but if you ride more park, then theres no need for a center mount. that shit is more for all mountain skiers, such as muah. so do what you think you need to do.

Jul 5 2009 5:25PM
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fragglemuffin
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i hope that was a joke?  anyway, look at something around 178-181, and centermount the bindings if you plan on skiing alot of park
Jul 5 2009 5:40PM
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PaleCelery
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I wear a size 15, its so hard to find ski boots that fit.

My preferred ski size is 180, and I'm 6 ft 180-185
Jul 5 2009 6:17PM
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