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Ski length

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Stringsteeze
Posts: 1009 - Karma: 139
so if im about 5'8" tall what is a good size ski to get? 161 or 171
any ideas?
Dec 25 2009 9:26AM
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Ming
Posts: 966 - Karma: 36
whats your weight...? experienced not experienced etc? cool
Dec 25 2009 9:28AM
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ninjax6792
Posts: 510 - Karma: 12
im 5' 8" and ride 178 AR6's, I like them a lot
Dec 25 2009 9:30AM
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Squid.
Posts: 1904 - Karma: 23
Not knowing your weight or experience, I'd say 171. If you are heavier or good at skiing, go with longer than 171
Dec 25 2009 9:30AM
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jamodeo
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im 5'7.23ish and 153 lbs and ride a 174 Rossi S4 i would look into something anywhere from 175 to 178
Dec 25 2009 9:32AM
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Stringsteeze
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im about 130 and expert
Dec 25 2009 9:33AM
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Malcolm
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i say it in every thread about ski lengh but your skis always look longer when theyre unmounted and sitting in your room/shop than when youre riding them
Dec 25 2009 9:52AM
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Canuker
Posts: 4730 - Karma: 165

Im 5'5" 130lbs, high intermediate if not expert and i ride 171 invaders. Yes they're about 2-2.5 inches taller than me but i dont mind. Long ski steeze.

Def go for 171 if not higher

Dec 25 2009 11:29AM
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