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What's a good ski length?

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Chokolite
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I am 6'2" 150lbs, and ride 90% park, totally focussed on ramps, I had been under the impression that 185's would do me well, becuase they seem more stable or something... for some reason they just seem better, but I have had people tell me that that's too long and I should invest in some 178s or even 175s, any input?
Aug 9 2009 9:42AM
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i think anything around 179-185 would be fine for you.  Bigger skis are better.  I'm 5'6 and i ride 169s. 
Aug 9 2009 9:52AM
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sorry for the double post but forgot to add this..

since you said you focus mainly on jumps, a larger ski size would definitly be better.  Rails are easier with a shorter ski size but it depends what you enjoy more

Aug 9 2009 9:56AM
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camski26
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Im 6ft tall. I'm getting something 182 and up. Shorter skis are easier to control, but longer skis give you more stability and will work to your advantage. So I'd go with a longer pair.
Aug 9 2009 10:26AM
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Owl
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Aug 9 2009 3:18PM
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