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Ski Size Question

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Just_Send_It
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wadup im 5'10 145
is a 171 park ski too long for me?
thanks!
Apr 2 2011 9:51PM
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stickerman
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i would say it to be to short. check out a ski around 176
Apr 2 2011 9:58PM
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Dyar
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No.
Apr 2 2011 9:59PM
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Just_Send_It
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really???
Apr 2 2011 10:07PM
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rudager
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yea man, you're about 177cm tall. 171, would be short.
Go with a 176 or bigger.
Apr 2 2011 10:10PM
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broto
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dis
Apr 2 2011 10:13PM
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Just_Send_It
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alright thanks for the info im suprised
Apr 2 2011 10:17PM
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derpina
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I'm a 5'4" female.

I ride 171 park skis and 176 pow skis.
Apr 2 2011 10:28PM
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Big_Tuna
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definitely bigger im 5"9 and ski a 176 and want to move up
Apr 2 2011 11:04PM
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Just_Send_It
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yeah ok
Apr 3 2011 12:20AM
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StompinStraights
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Hey I'm 5 foot 8, i hate my short 161 skis... Would 177 Afterbangs be fine? Or should i look for a 170 ski.
Apr 3 2011 4:07PM
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broto
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^ why abangs? are you stuck on them for a particular reason? a lot of people i know dislike theirs.
Apr 3 2011 4:18PM
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StompinStraights
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Cheap, soft, seem pretty hoppable. Not stuck on them, deffinately open to suggestions.
Apr 3 2011 4:23PM
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Big_Tuna
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check out ar7s pretty cheap for what your getting definitely soft if you weigh enough
Apr 3 2011 11:13PM
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Just_Send_It
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So on that note would a rocked 187 be too long???
thanks +k
Apr 5 2011 12:56AM
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rudager
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Depends on the type of ski and what you're using it for.
Might have some troubles with swing weight for your size if you're using it in the park, but if you want to use it for powder/big mountain or all mountain, you might be able to handle it.
Apr 5 2011 1:02AM
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Just_Send_It
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using it for park and thanks!
Apr 5 2011 2:08AM
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AJizzle
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To be honest if u had any question about a 171 being too long, a 187 would probably by way above ur ability level
Apr 5 2011 5:09AM
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rudager
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Mmmhm.
Stick in the 177 range (+/-4cm). 182cm should be be biggest you go, rockered or not.
I don't know what kind of park ski comes in a 187 and is rockered, but if you were unsure that a 171cm would be too long, something almost 20cm longer isn't for you.
Apr 5 2011 9:32AM
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StompinStraights
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Im 130lbs, think they would still be pretty flexy and fun?
Apr 5 2011 2:57PM
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verkerkerk
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Im 5'8" 145lbs agressive skier looking at the CRJ. would the 180 be too big?
Apr 5 2011 3:20PM
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rudager
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Nope. Especially if you are aggressive and know how to handle a ski in all terrain.
Apr 5 2011 3:23PM
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verkerkerk
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whoo. thanks, im ordering them right now!
Apr 5 2011 3:27PM
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Banane.
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Im 5'10 and 150lbs and i ski 176cm, hope thats helps
Apr 5 2011 3:40PM
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Abc567def
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Yea i would ride around a 176-178 if i were you and in the coming years you are going to bulk up so weight soon wont be an issue for you either
Apr 5 2011 3:46PM
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Just_Send_It
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alight thanks
Apr 5 2011 4:36PM
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Just_Send_It
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*alright
Apr 5 2011 4:37PM
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Just_Send_It
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up
Apr 5 2011 11:38PM
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rudager
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What else do you have to ask?
Apr 5 2011 11:49PM
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Just_Send_It
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oh sorry i ment to bump a sale haha
nope im good
Apr 6 2011 1:13AM
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FreeJordie
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I am 6ft 1 and I alternate between 171 and 182. I love parking on my 171 so much easier!
Apr 6 2011 2:56AM
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bluehouseskis
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Getting in here kinda late, but I'm 5'8 and i ski a 188 I like a longer ski. But i know people that are 6'4 and ski a 168. So it's personal reference!


Apr 6 2011 11:41AM
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japanada
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This
Apr 6 2011 1:07PM
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7springsprod
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Simon Dumont is like 5'4" and he uses like 177s and above.
Apr 6 2011 9:45PM
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AJizzle
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Yeah, and daron rhalves is like 5'9" and skis 215 world cup downhill skis, but that doesn't mean its a good fucking idea for some stupid ass kid
Apr 28 2011 12:21PM
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rudager
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That is because they are WC downhill skis...When you're going to a race course of ice at 100+ km/h, you're going to want long skis. Anything below 190 regardless of height is just stupid at from a downhill racing perspective.
Same thing applies with big mountain skis. If you're charging, you're going to want a big ski.

I don't know why you've brought this thread back up, especially with no useful or helpful insight to anything.
The kid has a general idea of what to look for now. Stay in the 177 range like I said.
Apr 28 2011 12:38PM
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Crispy.
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YESS
Apr 28 2011 6:05PM
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MahMu3113r
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I'm 6'6 and I ride a 176 . Just sayin'.
Apr 28 2011 7:11PM
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Jakx~
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I'm 5'10" and i ride 176 blends, and when i get park skis i'm planning on getting something in the 180's
Apr 28 2011 10:02PM
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