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Are my skis getting to short?

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T_orageskiier
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I have 161 thrusters (centered). Got them a season and a half ago. Problem is i've grown alot in that time, now i'm about 5"9 and a half. Is it time for 171's or longer?

Thanks

Nov 16 2009 10:35PM
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Ski.Ballet
Posts: 2860 - Karma: 200
It's all about what you're comfortable with. If you like that length then there's no reason to change. But if you want more stability, go with something longer.
Nov 16 2009 10:36PM
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eheath
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at least 171
Nov 16 2009 10:37PM
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doublexl
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ya im fa na -fa ten and rock 171s.....161s would be a bit squirly but im also 180 lbs
Nov 16 2009 11:52PM
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Get.Kronk
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I just got 169 kung fujas' and im 5' 8" and growing
Nov 16 2009 11:56PM
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b-ladd
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I'm a little less than 5'9" (some people will say I'm a decent amount shorter, whatever) and I rock some 178's.
Nov 16 2009 11:56PM
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DR.SHRED
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5 3 171 jibs
Nov 16 2009 11:59PM
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Malcolm
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im 5 8 and i have 181s
Nov 17 2009 12:03AM
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Brock.
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same. 5'8 and im riding 179's
Nov 17 2009 12:04AM
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[Adam]
Posts: 1937 - Karma: 256
im about your hight and i have 171 skis, i find them to be a bit short. but like said above its all about preference.
Nov 17 2009 12:06AM
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Malcolm
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wait nevermind i think im actually 5 10.
Nov 17 2009 12:11AM
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.SimonB.
Posts: 1959 - Karma: 713
Just an observation: As soon as someone asks a question about whether their skis are too short, everyone ignores the question, except the first few posters, then the thread turns into a bunch of short people claiming how long of skis they ski. You aren't cooler than anyone else if your skis are huge. We all ski and if he wants to ski a ski that is 10cm different than what you thing he should ride, then who gives a flying shit.
Nov 17 2009 12:11AM
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Malcolm
Posts: 15951 - Karma: 9,451
its always nice to have others to compare to. i dont think anyone was really trying to claim. and to the op you have to remember that skis always look longer without bindings on them
Nov 17 2009 12:17AM
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.SimonB.
Posts: 1959 - Karma: 713
this is true. also, when you mount bindings on them, especially in the center, it gives a reference point for your eyes and the look shorter.
Nov 17 2009 12:25AM
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dstriebs
Posts: 396 - Karma: 77
I am the same height as you and ride center mounted 171's
Nov 17 2009 12:30AM
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snowfreak14
Posts: 370 - Karma: 209
in case you couldnt tell people are saying you might want to move up a little, but i feel it was said best with "if your not rocking 200+ get out of town"
Nov 17 2009 1:00AM
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Roy
Posts: 1982 - Karma: 1,240
I'm 5'10" and ride several pair of skis between 178 to 185s
Nov 17 2009 1:45AM
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Ski4frnt4445
Posts: 420 - Karma: 132
5 11 and have 175's but still use my 165's for urban. go with what feels comfortable
Nov 17 2009 2:15AM
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