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I need help with ski sizing.

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ski2sky.
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I am 5'4" (Still growing) and for the last two years or so i have been on 151 line invaders and i am ready to get new skis. i am trying to decide on whether i should jump 10cm up to a 161 or 20cm up to a 171 ON3P jmo.

My concern with the 161 is that it is not going to be the right size for very long and that i am going to continue to have trouble with landing consistancy.

But my concern with the 171 is that it will be too long and that even with the rockered tip i will still have trouble in the air with spins control ect.

any help/suggestions would be much appreciated.
Mar 3 2010 9:44PM
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wameron
Posts: 1233 - Karma: 1,222
how old are you, i would go with like a 160-165 depending on how tall you are supposed to be. im 5'7" and ski on 169 kung fujsas, but i also have a pair of 159 fujatives that i ride sometimes, both work pretty solid, but i wouldnt ski on the fujatives out of the park.
Mar 3 2010 9:53PM
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Ski.Ballet
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Since you're still growing, I'd say go with the 171 if you're fairly confident in your regular skiing ability. They might be a bit long now, but once you grow a little, you'll really appreciate the extra length.
Mar 3 2010 9:55PM
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Mailbox
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Do you feel that they are short? I'm like 5'8" and ride 177's
Mar 3 2010 9:57PM
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snowking249
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id def go wit 161. im bout 5' 9" and ride 171's
Mar 3 2010 10:00PM
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