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matty_chaines*
Posts: 177 - Karma: 11

thinking of buying a pair im 5"8' and weigh 175lbs. just concerned with the length only being a 172. do you think this size will be okk. i ski 85-90% park 10% all moutain

Nov 16 2009 3:57PM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,883
I'm 5' 8" 155lbs and I use 169-177 size skis in the park, 172 will be fine.
Nov 16 2009 4:04PM
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amo
Posts: 6709 - Karma: 1,248
I'm 5'8" and 130 and have been looking for a pair of lizzies for a while. The size will be fine, there are so many people on NS you say if your above X feet tall then you should be riding a ski Xcm long when in reality it is all preference. I currently ski on 166 Foils, and I know there are plenty of guys out there who are my size and skiing on 180+ skis. It is ALL about preference.
Nov 16 2009 4:35PM
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barberdude
Posts: 520 - Karma: 140
They'll be fine for you, the width should compensate for your size. I'm 5.7, 150 lbs and have been using the Elizabeth as a powder ski for a couple years now. They also kill it on groomers and in the park. The specs on the elizabeth are perfect because the short ski, combined with the width and sidcut make them sooo much fun. If it sounds like a ski you would like, go for it, don't be bogged down by the size.
Nov 16 2009 9:17PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
Posts: 9215 - Karma: 5,398
I can't wait to find a line demo day or something somewhere, I've been wanting to try lizzies forever!
Nov 16 2009 10:04PM
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IRockLizzys
Posts: 391 - Karma: 11
They're sick man, completely changed how I approached skiing
Nov 16 2009 10:48PM
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fragglemuffin
Posts: 3312 - Karma: 444
yup...perhaps the most fun ski out there.
Nov 16 2009 11:19PM
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PhuzzyWuzzy
Posts: 358 - Karma: 82
I believe Eric Pollard is about 5'10" and 165lbs, if that means anything to you. 

Either way, the Elizabeths would probably be a pretty good size ski for you.  I'm 5'10" and 140lbs and plan on picking up a pair end of season for cheap.  I'm so stoked for that! 
Nov 16 2009 11:47PM
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Leafman
Posts: 2178 - Karma: 251
so weird the first day i skied them
Nov 17 2009 12:45AM
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PhuzzyWuzzy
Posts: 358 - Karma: 82
Have they grown on you though???
Nov 18 2009 5:32PM
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I_liketobutter
Posts: 2664 - Karma: 997
pretty sure eric pollard is not 5'10"....

and to the OP, start running or biking or something, 5'8" 175 is pretty big....

and yes they are awesome in every way. unless your looking to spin on boxes like a fairy, then something else might be better.
Nov 18 2009 6:42PM
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skyabamba
Posts: 1144 - Karma: 10
lol, way to call someone fat. jerk.
Nov 18 2009 6:48PM
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I_liketobutter
Posts: 2664 - Karma: 997
well skiing is a physical activity that requires to be a little in shape, right? just saying, being sluggish and heavy on your edges isn't what a soft ski like the elizabeth is meant for.
Nov 18 2009 7:23PM
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skyabamba
Posts: 1144 - Karma: 10
ha i was just messin with ya
Nov 18 2009 8:07PM
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matty_chaines*
Posts: 177 - Karma: 11
weLL  fuck u guys ...dicks.jk jk but i play football and i play middle linebacker so that why im a lil bigger. but not fucking obese hah
Nov 18 2009 8:45PM
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skyabamba
Posts: 1144 - Karma: 10
im sure you will love the lizzies. i had them all last season as my park/all montain skis. they totally kill it.
btw, im 5'8 145lbs
Nov 19 2009 5:02PM
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MasterOz
Posts: 215 - Karma: 36
yeah they're sick skis. im 5'8" 145lbs. and i ski them in the park everyday. and i live in NH. they are mad fun in the pow!
Nov 26 2009 6:38PM
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chicken
Posts: 6843 - Karma: 2,123
I bought mine when they first came out, and were not marketed as a park ski. I love them for BC jumps but thats it. They kind of suck for all mountain since they are like center mounted pretty much. They also are not the best ski for park. I have no idea why you would want a 110 ski for park, it is just more weight so spin around.

that being said they carve into cork 3's like none other.

btw I am 5'9" and 150
Nov 26 2009 7:15PM
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Ski_is_Fun
Posts: 50 - Karma: 18
just got a pair. super stoked to try em out. im 5'7 155lbs. u should have no problem with em.
Feb 8 2010 12:49AM
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Leafman
Posts: 2178 - Karma: 251
yeah i love them now
Feb 8 2010 12:51AM
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B-runge
Posts: 16558 - Karma: 361
best skis eva
no need for bump^
Feb 8 2010 1:04AM
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