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how long is too long?

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mountsnowgirl
Posts: 132 - Karma: 10
how long are your skis in comparision to your height. When are they too long?
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Mar 31 2004 10:53AM
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Itsbackfliptime
Posts: 18901 - Karma: 75
never...

or until they're so big you can't turn them.


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Mar 31 2004 10:54AM
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mattj
Posts: 225 - Karma: 19
Unless you're skiing big mountains Seth-style I think you're fine with your skis being your height +/- 5 cm. More than that and you're lugging around useless weight. Less than that and you're a snowblader...


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Mar 31 2004 11:08AM
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mommy
Posts: 12072 - Karma: 59
the longer the ski, the more the respect.
Mar 31 2004 11:23AM
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Lateralis
Posts: 1228 - Karma: 332
if it hurts you and you hear tearing when you ride it


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Mar 31 2004 11:24AM
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apestead
Posts: 1861 - Karma: 28
188 SCRATCH BCS IN THE PARK, YES THAT IS RIGHT, IN THE PARK
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Mar 31 2004 12:05PM
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Typical
Posts: 2269 - Karma: 83
^proud??
Mar 31 2004 12:52PM
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hucksterjibber15
Posts: 4255 - Karma: 11
why would you be proud of that. i mean, when you ride a ski for what its not designed for, thats when you've taken it overboard




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Mar 31 2004 12:53PM
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Jasmine
Posts: 1489 - Karma: 10
i always thought your skis were supposed to be about equal to your height. any longer and they're too high.




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Mar 31 2004 1:04PM
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Rip
Posts: 1158 - Karma: 3
175 troublemakers... i wish they were 180s though


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Mar 31 2004 1:26PM
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dilla_says_go
Posts: 5333 - Karma: 168
mike wilson was talking about how he wants to ride 192 moships next year. hows that for a turnaround? he went from a snowlerblader to some 5'5' kid riding 192's. props.
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Mar 31 2004 2:06PM
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mattj
Posts: 225 - Karma: 19
I'm a little clueless to this fad of riding gear that's inappropriate for what you're doing, so can someone please fill me in: what is cool about riding longer skis?


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Mar 31 2004 2:25PM
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Mar 31 2004 2:26PM
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mattj
Posts: 225 - Karma: 19
^ I'm 25 in a couple of weeks. Will I be old enough then?


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Mar 31 2004 2:27PM
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freeskiing04
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probly not
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Mar 31 2004 2:32PM
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mattj
Posts: 225 - Karma: 19
^ cool. Well someone let me know, and until then I'll be on my appropriately-sized gear...


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Mar 31 2004 2:35PM
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GeneralButtNaked
Posts: 7854 - Karma: 89
too long is when your 4 feet tall and your riding 225's





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Mar 31 2004 2:38PM
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dilla_says_go
Posts: 5333 - Karma: 168
it takes more strength and skill to manuver longer skis. thats it. if you have the skill, show it.
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Mar 31 2004 2:39PM
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samck89
Posts: 3054 - Karma: 24
about riding fat skis in the park being a bad thin, fat skis kill the park, so much stability

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Mar 31 2004 2:53PM
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Trash
Posts: 682 - Karma: 10
longer = more speed, stability and radness.
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Mar 31 2004 3:37PM
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Mar 31 2004 4:45PM
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thehellmuth
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160 is me!




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Mar 31 2004 5:15PM
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etom
Posts: 2443 - Karma: 13
longer is better. i think they look better int he air, and they are more stable at high speeds. they are less manuverable, but would yuor rather go fast, or be able to turn fast?
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Mar 31 2004 5:27PM
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Ahmets_Brother
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im 5'3 or so and i ski on 175s


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Mar 31 2004 5:27PM
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west
Posts: 5229 - Karma: 36
Don't buy short skis, but don't fall into the 'longer is better' bullshit either.




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Mar 31 2004 5:28PM
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holyDINOSAURS
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im on 172 Tweaks but i wish they were like 169. Just a little little tiny bit to long
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Mar 31 2004 5:55PM
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Jib_This
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Most people who are advocates of longer skis also have small penises. They like to think that a longer ski compensates for the small apendages. Those of us who are down with 'appropriately' sized gear obviously have no such problem. Who do you trust?




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Mar 31 2004 6:08PM
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SteveXs2
Posts: 7922 - Karma: 40
mattj has the right idea, it's all just a big ego contest and it's fucking gay. This whole big ski trend is gay, most of you people are on the east and riding park.


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Mar 31 2004 6:11PM
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bret
Posts: 2845 - Karma: 833
yeh i was on 169 1080's for the longest time cuz i thought i was gonna grow, but i'm almost 17 now and still 5 foot 3 so i think i'm gonna get my fujative in the 159. no need to swing around the extra weight. i'm sure they'll be stable enough on landing.


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Mar 31 2004 6:18PM
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5blunt
Posts: 387 - Karma: 14
man defenetly dont get shorter skis get bigger they have way more style get the fujatives in 179 u will be ballin.
Mar 31 2004 6:22PM
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rossipowderhound
Posts: 759 - Karma: 10
Long skis are good, I live for the speed

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Mar 31 2004 6:23PM
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five0
Posts: 11466 - Karma: 36
ill never buy under a 175 unless its just a jib ski
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Mar 31 2004 6:25PM
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mattj
Posts: 225 - Karma: 19
^ why don't you 'challenge' yourself and get short skis and go fast with them? It's harder because they're less stable, and you can say how much cooler you are because you're going faster but you have the wrong gear for the job. After all, doing things on equipment that is inappropriate for the job is the cool way to go...

Am I catching on to this trend yet or what?


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Mar 31 2004 6:27PM
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bret
Posts: 2845 - Karma: 833
They're going to be a dedicated park ski. And really, I'm only 5 foot 3, do you really think a 159 Fujative is gonna be too short?


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Mar 31 2004 6:27PM
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five0
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i'd go 169
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Mar 31 2004 6:28PM
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mattj
Posts: 225 - Karma: 19
my last post was supposed to be for rossipowderhound... But not really to single him out or anything, just to make a point using the always-appropriate-tool-for-the-job: sarcasm...


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Mar 31 2004 6:28PM
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Peterjh85
Posts: 311 - Karma: 10
how could you not know what length to get...there's no reason for anyone to get a ski shorter than 160ish, its retarded...Go big
Mar 31 2004 7:06PM
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crashnburnd
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Ski length doesn't matter as long as you can handle them where you're skiing... I a pair of 195 XXX's and I also have a pair of 178 LBF's, big size difference, but I'm using them for different things.
Mar 31 2004 7:19PM
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linemaverick540
Posts: 4017 - Karma: 8
why go for a less smooth, slower, and unstable ride? longer skis absorb more so they are smoother and generally hold edges better. go faster. more stable. better
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Mar 31 2004 7:30PM
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KillerMonkey
Posts: 6436 - Karma: 109
right up to ur nose is a good height for park skis.

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Mar 31 2004 7:36PM
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forfun
Posts: 4916 - Karma: 66
id say a 12 inchers is a bit to long for me. i dont knwo about u guys though
Mar 31 2004 7:53PM
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scofield
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i'm 5'1''and have 158 proteens.. getting 160 4frnt msps next year

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Mar 31 2004 7:57PM
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skierdudeguy
Posts: 6574 - Karma: 81
^well damn, what did you want me to do? chop a few inches off?


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Mar 31 2004 8:01PM
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Big_Willy
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Technically, nothing is too long as long as you are proficient on them. Big mtn pros ski 195's that are stiff as hell and have a lot of surface area. Skis that are as tall as you is just a general rule of thumb. Seth Morrison doesnt measure his 'coolness' by the length of his skis, they are long for a reason. In the park they ensure an easier landing, but take away from spinning.

Big mtn riders decide length based on ability and function. Park riders do this to a lesser extent. A small number of park riders pick length for bragging rights, and this is a vocal group, so you dont always get a balanced explanation. I believe that skis that are about the same height as you work very well for big mtn and park riding. If I was strictly a big mtn rider I'd go longer, vice versa if I was strictly a park rider.



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Mar 31 2004 8:05PM
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KillerMonkey
Posts: 6436 - Karma: 109
at my ski shop they have this ski wich is liek 300cm

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Mar 31 2004 8:07PM
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Meh42
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wow dude im a fuckin 6 foot retard with my 160s though i love them cause they are so easy to spin. and no i have never snowbladed nor intend to.

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Mar 31 2004 9:32PM
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gambino500014
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my skis are the same height as me i just checked, 179 Fujatives, sometimes i wish they were a bit longer but its all good.... longer skis are sick, there solid, takes more force to throw them around so people that do it with style are more respected in my opinion, like a nice cork 5 on some 161 1080's has nothing on a nice cork 5 on some seth pistols.......
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Mar 31 2004 9:39PM
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skierdudeguy
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on my other post i meant to add '^^^'


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Mar 31 2004 10:18PM
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3ski6guy0
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180 4frnt msps. someone please buy my 170s that were used a few times. PLEEAASSEEE
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Mar 31 2004 10:21PM
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P-JO
Posts: 6853 - Karma: 75
Some people over estimate how big your skis should be. They may say you get more respect with the bigger ski, but its not worth it at all if you can't handle it. About your height seems right.




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Mar 31 2004 10:22PM
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acc
Posts: 4122 - Karma: 222
i'm 5'4' riding a 174 and 176 and its fine. could handle a little longer if i wanted but i think i'm at a perfect size for myself.

wilson is wilson...he was telling lev he wants a 187 chronic. wilson isn't that big of a guy but he could handle that shit

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Mar 31 2004 10:28PM
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