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bobdole
Posts: 943 - Karma: 11
im 6 feet tall. what size is better for me 174-180? i have no 'big mountain or backcountry' so i just ride park. (those sizes are my only choices)


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Jun 6 2004 10:26AM
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depierre
Posts: 1087 - Karma: 6
190
Jun 6 2004 10:27AM
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Scharff2003
Posts: 656 - Karma: 14
180 the 174 wont even be taller than you
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Jun 6 2004 10:34AM
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Switchin_Dirty
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 107
yah I'd say like 185-190 bro
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Jun 6 2004 10:49AM
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bobdole
Posts: 943 - Karma: 11
ive been riding 168's(very small).will it be hard to get used to 180's?


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Jun 6 2004 10:50AM
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depierre
Posts: 1087 - Karma: 6
haha im 5'4 and on 169s
Jun 6 2004 10:51AM
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Posts: 8198 - Karma: 257
go 180 definitely
Jun 6 2004 12:00PM
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five0
Posts: 11466 - Karma: 36
180 is a good size thats what im on im 5'10 and there taller than me
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Jun 6 2004 12:03PM
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meb9486
Posts: 740 - Karma: 10
ok im 6'2' and ride a 169 PE, i had some old 175 K2 skis, some old p.o.s. and they were fina, and as tall as me so i'd go with the 174

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Jun 6 2004 12:38PM
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depierre
Posts: 1087 - Karma: 6
you look like a fool on the mountains if your skiing a 169 pe and you 6'2
Jun 6 2004 12:41PM
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177 STL
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Jun 6 2004 12:42PM
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meb9486
Posts: 740 - Karma: 10
okay, and if you have teh $$ to buy me a new pair of bigger skis tehn be my guest, but im kinda low on cash and my local shop hooked me up with a sweet deal on them and all they had left in stock was teh 169

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Jun 6 2004 12:44PM
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depierre
Posts: 1087 - Karma: 6
well then earn some money up and get a pair of 185s
Jun 6 2004 12:47PM
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Switchin_Dirty
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 107
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Jun 6 2004 1:09PM
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winterparksuks
Posts: 3949 - Karma: 16
189 pistols






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Jun 6 2004 1:15PM
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Switchin_Dirty
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 107
^he said no big mountain or backcountry...no need for that ski
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Jun 6 2004 1:31PM
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RyanFratua
Posts: 345 - Karma: 10
185 STL
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Jun 6 2004 3:55PM
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gangstahrida
Posts: 366 - Karma: 10
get watever comes to ur eyes, unless ur good and u wanna look all cool then buy longer skis, but no shorter than ur eyes


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Jun 6 2004 3:59PM
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marlin_102
Posts: 2430 - Karma: 11
'yah I'd say like 185-190 bro'

dude i dont think anyone makes park twins taht big.

i'd also say to recommend you mount them dead centre if you only ride park. i like them a lot more mounted that way.


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Jun 6 2004 9:37PM
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eheath
Posts: 61603 - Karma: 123,089
i ride 171 and im 5'7'


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Jun 6 2004 9:39PM
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fizzlefry
Posts: 4662 - Karma: 15
my skis are the same height as me and i like them ver much, dont get them too short but dont get them too much taller than you either. between your eyes and like a coupple inches over your head
Jun 6 2004 10:20PM
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skimack
Posts: 2458 - Karma: 33
I'm 6ft. 180s will be fine for you, with the 74's you'll just look like a fool.

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Jun 6 2004 10:27PM
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mommy
Posts: 12072 - Karma: 59
get skis taller than you. sure theyll be a lot harder to use than you skiboards, but it will be worth it, and i shall give you props.. maybe.
Jun 7 2004 6:52AM
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mommy
Posts: 12072 - Karma: 59
get skis taller than you. sure theyll be a lot harder to use than you skiboards, but it will be worth it, and i shall give you props.. maybe.
Jun 7 2004 6:53AM
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Schoening
Posts: 14332 - Karma: 1,268
between your nose and as tall as you




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Jun 7 2004 8:41AM
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sacha
Posts: 1367 - Karma: 18
at least 200 man...


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Jun 7 2004 11:52AM
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Geoffrey
Posts: 1219 - Karma: 11
^ no way 300cm is the way to go.....ski jumping bitches


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Jun 7 2004 12:15PM
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xdynastarx
Posts: 5 - Karma: 10
^ he has big skis ;-)
Jun 7 2004 12:22PM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,142
I'm 6'2 and I have 174 FS for park. There's no need for excessively long skis in the park. My big mtn skis are 181 and 186, but it's just not necessary for jibbing and so on. Really, it comes down to whatever's best for you.

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Jun 7 2004 1:07PM
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switchskier88
Posts: 2829 - Karma: 12
go big, i made the mistake of gettin 169 PE's this year and im 5'9. I rode my 182 motherships more often cause the longer length is so much better, i think its prolly easier to spin and grabs look better/easier. and all around riding is usually better, so get the longer ones
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Jun 7 2004 1:25PM
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martockpublicenemy
Posts: 2284 - Karma: 11
im 5'2 105 pounds and on 169 publics
Jun 7 2004 2:32PM
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Ahmets_Brother
Posts: 20283 - Karma: 5,931
im 5'4 110 and i ride 175 belangers


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Jun 7 2004 2:35PM
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dan182
Posts: 183 - Karma: 10
im 5'7 and im ridin 163 madtrixs but im getting something in the 170 range soon
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Jun 7 2004 2:48PM
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