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5'10 - Are 162's too small?

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NWise
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I bought a pair of Volkl Ledge's at the Corbett's Sale, and I was wondering if 162's were too short for me. I am 5'10. The ski's above my lip and under my nose, and an employee told me the 166's were too large. Opinions please. +K
Mar 13 2010 9:37PM
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El_Barto.
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its all personal preference. most people on this site will tell you that little skis are lame, but if they are what you like to ride then i see no problem.
Mar 13 2010 9:53PM
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Avifarer
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i'm 5'6 and have 175 arvs and 169 hellbents. they both are over my head. but it's all personal preference i guess. most people on here will probably recommend you go bigger
Mar 13 2010 9:55PM
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El_Barto.
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^epic sig spelling fail
Mar 13 2010 9:55PM
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El_Barto.
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holy triple post, sig fail was in my sig
Mar 13 2010 9:55PM
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FreeskierRocco.
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Agreed.

But just for reference, I'm 5'4" and I'm on 166's

Mar 13 2010 9:55PM
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KennyC
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i personally like longer skis...
Mar 13 2010 10:06PM
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five4ty
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It all depends on the rider, type of riding and personal preference. If you ski aggressively (for example charging groomers between runs) then you will quickly find the length too short. If you ever hit big park hits the ski length will provide less speed than something longer and will be less stable landing at such speeds. The plus is that they are slightly easier to spin with. My first park skis (back in 01) were 167 and they were great while I wAs learning. But as I progressed I found myself overpowering the ski. So, keep the above in mind as well as your current skills I'm 5'9 and ride 180 length park skis and 193 length powder skis. I lovethe challenge of adapting to a ski that is bigger than I'm used too.
Mar 13 2010 10:50PM
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Jimmy.
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i'm 5'11 and i have 162's. i can't wait to get bigger skis. go bigger.
Mar 13 2010 10:52PM
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Forkstealer
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Unless youre really light, theyll feel like toothpicks.
Mar 13 2010 11:12PM
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mattytru
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im 5'10-5'11(?) and am on 176's youll defff wanna go bigger, especially if youre hitting bigger park stuff
Mar 13 2010 11:18PM
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C_Bode
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YA!!!!
Mar 13 2010 11:29PM
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ccrall
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yeahh ! im 5,3 and usinn 160
Mar 14 2010 11:24AM
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skithecanada
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short skis are way to unstable
Mar 14 2010 11:35AM
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jibjunkie
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unless your doing massive jumps they should be real light and easy to spin however if i was you i would go with the 166. btw im 5'11 and ride 171
Mar 14 2010 11:42AM
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jason...
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Yes they are WAY too small.
Mar 14 2010 12:53PM
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NWise
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I just spent a couple hundred dollars on em yesterday and its too late to go back because they already waxed and put on the bindings. Is it really gonna make that much of a difference in the park? People make it seem like 162's are for little kids.
Mar 14 2010 3:53PM
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.cam.
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deppends on what you want a slightly shorter ski will be better for jibbing because itll be easier to throw around but a longer ski will make landings on jumps more stable. just apply this to what you do more
Mar 14 2010 5:43PM
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AnthemzzzZ
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even the 166 will be way to small...def go 170's
Mar 14 2010 7:54PM
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