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Is Height or Weight More Important??

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Common_Cents
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I'm really just curious here.

When choosing a ski size is height or weight more important??

So I'm 5'10 maybe 5'11. However i weigh only about 125 pounds. (i'm working on it, okay)

For a stiffer ski like the AR7 would a 171 be fine? Or since i'm a little taller should i get 181? But will i be too light to effectively carve then???
Nov 20 2010 12:49PM
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Slinger1x1
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jesus christ you are skinny.

im 5'10 180 and i ski 181s. it all depends on what you like
both height and weight is important, but i would say, out of the two, weight is more important. also your  leg strength is very important, you need to be able to control the bigger sticks.
Nov 20 2010 1:41PM
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bkap
Posts: 446 - Karma: 23
yo im suppa skinny too. im 6 ft and like 140. i generally go down just cause there easier but havnt tried a bigger size really so i cant really help you.
Nov 20 2010 1:45PM
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Mr_pretzel
Posts: 4616 - Karma: 1,290
Get a softer ski if you way less.

I dont see the point in having short stiff skis when you can have a nice long ski.
Nov 20 2010 1:46PM
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Black.Bird
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Well said, I'm 5'10 and about 130lbs and I'll probably end up getting k2 domains in a 179 (measure up to 182-3) due to their softness. I believe that I should be able to handle them.
Let me know what you think.
Nov 20 2010 2:22PM
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jibjunkie
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might wanna take a look at tghe k2 press instead. it is lighter and softer
Nov 20 2010 2:26PM
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Mr_pretzel
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Well if your a good skier you wont have any problem with them.

Also 130 isn't that bad.
Nov 20 2010 2:32PM
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Black.Bird
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^^
I do want a symmetrical ski though since I'm currently on some invaders. Thanks though.

^
Thanks and I'm actually just under 130 but whatever.
Nov 20 2010 3:14PM
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