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What are the down falls of having too long of skis?

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Phill.
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so i got a pair of atomic punx for christmas, they are 173cm and im like 5'11", they are a bit longer than what would be ideal, but thats the only size they had left so i just went with em.

what are the downfalls of having a longer ski?
Dec 25 2009 11:06PM
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ElbridgeGerry
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173 isn't long if you're 5'11", I ski on a 183 Le Comte..it's actually kinda short and i'm 6'
Dec 25 2009 11:08PM
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charmander
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im on the low end of 5 9 and my shortest ski is a 177
Dec 25 2009 11:08PM
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McLeod
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im 5'11 and ski a 181 park ski centered mounted and it feels a little short a times. grab your sack and learn to ski a ski not a snowblade.
Dec 25 2009 11:08PM
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creighton
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they are bigger
Dec 25 2009 11:08PM
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blackoutbill
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That length is actually pretty good for you-I personally wouldn't go shorter than that. I'm 5'8" and have 171 invaders.

Search around, there are tons of threads on the benefits of long skis

Dec 25 2009 11:09PM
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Phill.
Posts: 1149 - Karma: 37
wow, maybe i just got confused, and i have never snowbladed in my life, its just the guys at the shop were all like this ski will be to long for you... blah, blah...

alright thanks for the insults!
Dec 25 2009 11:10PM
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steezepleeze~
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im 6'0 and riding 182's.

front flips are pretty much outta the question. switchups on rails require serious effort especially blindside on like a downrail. shit is way too long. other than that i find the extra length gives me more momentum and power throwing spins and shit and backies are no problem. just rails and fronts are trouble with the long skis.
Dec 25 2009 11:11PM
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EVAN.F
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Thats actually about the right size.

For me, having longer skis makes switch ups harder

Dec 25 2009 11:12PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 111
5ft7 and 183s


it has no downfalls i have hella fun on them.

personally i hate skiing on anything under 180
Dec 25 2009 11:12PM
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Noss.
Posts: 4059 - Karma: 149
im confuzed no one was mad at u and why are u talking about snowblades?
Dec 25 2009 11:12PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I lol at your icon.
Dec 25 2009 11:12PM
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dangerdad
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well thats a bunch of nonsense....frontflips are more than doable.
Dec 25 2009 11:12PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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Dammit! I knew that would happen. I lol at steezepleeze~'s icon.
Dec 25 2009 11:13PM
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Totes_Magotes
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i just rode my 185 amplid C7's for the first time today (5' 10'') and so far i'm likin em.. It felt like i needed a little more effort (even though i probably didn't) to get on rails and boxes, but it just felt like that because the long length was just a new feeling... so far likin em much more than my shorter skis
Dec 25 2009 11:16PM
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Malcolm
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dont listen to any of the retarded bullshit this guy said
Dec 25 2009 11:16PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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Maybe try learning to ski.....
Dec 25 2009 11:17PM
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garrett.
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man all you guys and your short skis, im only 5 8 and im on 186 bibbys and there wonderful for me.
Dec 25 2009 11:18PM
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jamodeo
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those will probably be really maneuverable for you i would've gotten a longer ski personally i ride a 174 Rossi S4 and i am a little over 5 7 and they are perfect for me
Dec 25 2009 11:28PM
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quixotic
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I'm 5'9" and ride center mounted 176s. They will be a good fit for you. Should be stable on jumps and not too heavy or big for throwing around on rails.
Dec 25 2009 11:38PM
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Fischer-Addicted
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thats not to small. im 6 ft 3 and am on a 181 and thats to small for me. 5 11 and 173 is just about right maybe even a tad small
Dec 26 2009 12:21AM
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Brock.
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yeah those are the perfect size for you...
Dec 26 2009 12:31AM
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WikiWiki
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nothing they make great fences when your done with them

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Dec 26 2009 12:33AM
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bb_Skier
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186 bibbys are wonderful for me too but im a lil under six feet. They are just the sickest skis. bigger skis make you comfortable going bigger cause they are more solid on landings and arent as squirrelly(sp)
Dec 26 2009 12:36AM
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drod
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You think yours are short? I'm 5'8" and my anthems are 161. That's a short ski. I'm trying to trade up to 171 actually.
Dec 26 2009 1:35AM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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damn snowbladers.
Dec 26 2009 1:42AM
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jason...
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OP I'm 5'6 and ride 173's. Your skis are too short.
Dec 26 2009 1:42AM
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jason...
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And I'm on the same skis as you OP, and I started skiing them when I was 5'2.
Dec 26 2009 1:43AM
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drod
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I know right? Thats exactly what they feel like to. shit.
Dec 26 2009 1:56AM
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PeterNorth
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hahaha thats a small pair of skis for u, im 510 and i have 183 punx.
Dec 26 2009 1:59AM
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Forkstealer
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Well, to answer your question, longer skis are heavier and harder to control. If you are a strong skiier, you can handle a longer ski because you have the clout to handle that extra weight.

I do agree however, that in your case the skis are a good length, my friend is 5'11" and he rides 189s just fine.

Dec 26 2009 2:13AM
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wintersway
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5'6" i have 169 walls, and am so glad i didnt go any shorter. most shop techs will say they are too long because they are thinking of mounting them at the common recommended line. im always told that i will have trouble with my skis because they are as tall or taller than me whenever i buy new ones. just ignore them. they dont know your style of riding.
Dec 26 2009 2:14AM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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Any decent shop tech would say its a good height if not you need longer......

the world lacks decent techys these days....

longer skis are win.
Dec 26 2009 2:17AM
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drod
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shredthegnar...
how tall are you and what size are your sticks? You seem to really support this long ski thing lol
Dec 26 2009 2:19AM
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drod
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oops my bad just read your post above. nevermind.
Dec 26 2009 2:19AM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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Yey budddy


i'm 170cm/5ft7

and rock on 183s anything shorter just feels unstable and crappy. I went back on my 170 armadas last season for a day after 2 months of riding 183s.. and i hated it haha.

gues its personal preference.
Dec 26 2009 2:25AM
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drod
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yeah im like half inch taller than you and 183 seems huge haha. i think 171-173 would be perfect for my height, so OP... you could probably go taller.
Dec 26 2009 2:27AM
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Eric.S
Posts: 1749 - Karma: 64

Traditional Ski techs will tell you to get a shorter ski then many people will use only becuase the traditional mounting location. But with Centermounted skis you have less tip then a traditional mounted ski so you dont feel the extra length. Im 5'8 and love my 178 Liberitys!

Dec 26 2009 12:38PM
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drod
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Hey fellas. I have to opportunity to trade my anthems 161 for some 171 invaders... I know its the same ski, but Im worried how the invader (being alot narrower) will perform in the colorado weather. Mostly im in the park, but I do lap the bowls from time to time. So longer invaders or stick with my shorter anthems?
Dec 26 2009 12:52PM
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fragglemuffin
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im 5'8" and i ski on 178s and 181s in the park with no problems.
Dec 26 2009 1:16PM
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Canuker
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man those are ideaall height, i mena im 5'5" and riding 171
Dec 26 2009 1:24PM
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Tablespoon
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5'11'' 178 skis.
They're perfect.
Dec 26 2009 2:23PM
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dbchili
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you will look too steezy, dont get them
Dec 26 2009 2:58PM
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Twinjibber77
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What???????
Dec 26 2009 3:02PM
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Toilet-Ott3r
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Im 5ft 7 riding 172 Antidgomas. Maybe a tiny little bit long as i like messing around on short skis but it defo gives me that extra support when im going fast.I think next year when the new AD'd get released i will get 166cm instead.


Dec 27 2009 11:28AM
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KennyC
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im 5'6 rockin 178 anthems.
Dec 27 2009 11:35AM
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Asiansethsation
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Yeah, i also thought that longer skis might be harder to do tricks with, I had 161s thrusters, but then got some new Ar6s at 176, and they are perfect.  I love the length.  So much better, and im 6 ft, so 173 is perfect for you.
Dec 27 2009 11:41AM
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steezilicious
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im 5'4 and i ride 163 lib techs in the park.  i hate libtech skis they suck compared to my ar6s
Dec 27 2009 5:33PM
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