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Ski Sizing help

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Dirtyyy
Posts: 206 - Karma: 55
Hey Newschoolers, im kind of confused on a good ski size. I ski 90% park 10% groomers on the east coast. Im 5'11 but am underweight for my height at 130 lbs.Last season I rode 166s which I know are way too small. I wanted to know what an ideal size/range would be for me.

Thanks, +k for help!
Aug 7 2011 1:36PM
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ibeski
Posts: 475 - Karma: 62
i think a 171 or 177 would be good
Aug 7 2011 1:37PM
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Dirtyyy
Posts: 206 - Karma: 55
+K thanks. Looking for some more opinions
Aug 7 2011 2:51PM
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crab_pretzel
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im a little shorter than you but a bit heavier, and ski 169s. i think low to mide 170 would be good
Aug 7 2011 3:09PM
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Dirtyyy
Posts: 206 - Karma: 55
Damn. I thought I was gonna be in the 175-180 range.....maybe I should just stick with my 166s
Aug 11 2011 11:44PM
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ibeski
Posts: 475 - Karma: 62
go with 170 or 171 if those seem to small
Aug 12 2011 2:51PM
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Colin@injured
Posts: 600 - Karma: 307

I heard chin area but maybe a little bigger if your gonna grow

Aug 12 2011 4:20PM
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Creator
Posts: 1914 - Karma: 87

177 at the most but 171 would be an ideal size cause im 5'8" and 120 pounds and i use 168 right now

Aug 12 2011 5:42PM
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@tlas
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i like them at my head
Aug 12 2011 5:55PM
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theline
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sounds like 172 would be pretty good
and damn dude maybe carbo load too
Aug 12 2011 6:37PM
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.MASSHOLE.
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Im same size but 50 pounds more. I ski a 186, and they can be a little difficult to spin at times. Go with a 172-180 length. If you somehow manage to gain more weight or get stronger youl appreciate it. I wouldnt go any lower than a 174 if I were you
Aug 12 2011 7:41PM
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