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What size ski??

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Black_Steeze
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I'm looking to buy a new pair of skis but I don't know how long they should be?
I'm about 5' 6''
Jan 3 2010 8:12PM
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thebeesknees
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168's maybe?  might be a little tall if your 5'6.

Jan 3 2010 8:13PM
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Shredneck
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too many variables
Jan 3 2010 8:16PM
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Turner.
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I'm riding 166's and I'm 5'9.
you should probably look for something in that range
Jan 3 2010 8:16PM
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poh_money
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160-170
Jan 3 2010 8:18PM
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garrets
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this
Jan 3 2010 8:20PM
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Black_Steeze
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I'm 120 lbs
and I'm not that good I guess I have been freestyle skiing for like just under a year but yeah.
Jan 3 2010 8:23PM
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Tbuns
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go 165 ish
Jan 3 2010 8:25PM
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steveys
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Depends.  Are you more towards expert or intermediate or beginner?  I would say 160 -170.  If you are expert 170, beginner under 160.  Assuming you are getting twin tips add about 5.  I am 5 feet 4 and I ski 168 non twin tips (888's)

Jan 3 2010 8:26PM
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saranac_tortex
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I ride 181's and I'm 5'10 but I bought mine big. So i guess around 170 would be good. It depends on what you want
Jan 3 2010 8:33PM
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Peter.
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really depends on what you want them for and how good of a skier you are
Jan 3 2010 8:37PM
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blong131
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im literally ur same stats, except i have 5 to 10 pounds on u, and ride 178 (centered)
Jan 3 2010 8:40PM
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teleTay
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I'm 5'9 about 135lbs and riding center mounted 180s
Jan 3 2010 9:14PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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Depends on your skiing


im 5ft7 150lbs and rock 183s
Jan 3 2010 9:18PM
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BShear66
Posts: 79 - Karma: 20
You might want the ski height to be around your nose of eyes but it all depends on what kind of skiing your doing.
Jan 3 2010 9:32PM
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Blurst
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Ya if your a pussy or like not having a stable jump ski.
Jan 3 2010 9:40PM
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JRullo
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i am 5"6 - 5"7 ish and 115 lbs. and i ski 171s and they are great.
Jan 3 2010 9:44PM
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BShear66
Posts: 79 - Karma: 20
what kinda skiing is it? cuz you don't want a ski that's at your freakin chest if you're doing big mountain skiing-- not park.
Jan 3 2010 9:45PM
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Blurst
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I meant to go bigger than your nose, not smaller.
Jan 3 2010 9:46PM
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aoash2
Posts: 69 - Karma: 13
6"2 and 152lbs on 174s, big problem or not that big a deal?
Jan 3 2010 10:55PM
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