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jcm8
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im 15, like 5,10' weigh 150 my skis r 160s u think there to short for me? and does age have anything to do with the size of your ski? thanks


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Aug 11 2004 7:11PM
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P-JO
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yes and no




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Aug 11 2004 7:12PM
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GeneralButtNaked
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everybodys going to say your skis are too short you should be on at least 180's blah blah blah. i think your skis should be your preference. and no, age doesnt have anything to do with size.





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Aug 11 2004 7:13PM
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BoomBotix
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yes, but maybe no.
Aug 11 2004 7:13PM
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P-JO
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try 170




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Aug 11 2004 7:14PM
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EpitaphE13
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im 6'1 and i ride 178. doesn't help you i don't think, just giving my preference
Aug 11 2004 7:15PM
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Ahmets_Brother
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you should ride a 175....160 is just wayy too short....160 is for someone that is like 5'2 maybe and 110lb


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Aug 11 2004 7:19PM
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wiglaf
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its if u can handle a bigger ski or not. most people that move up on to a longer ski agree they like it longer. U are so much more stable and can stomp your landing better
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Aug 11 2004 7:20PM
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Aug 11 2004 7:20PM
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B-Har406
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160! wow thats so small 175 or 180




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Aug 11 2004 7:33PM
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GeneralButtNaked
Posts: 7854 - Karma: 89
^ you dont have any skis your not at liberty to discuss this situation.





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Aug 11 2004 7:36PM
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SnowCoast
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Brentharlen rides like a 130 cm ski. Or Snowboard rather.
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Aug 11 2004 7:38PM
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danbrown
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i'm 5'5 and i ride 160s




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Aug 11 2004 10:45PM
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west
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Jesus people. Think about it. Height has very little if nothing to do with your ski length. Your weight and skiing style does. If your 5'8 and are just starting to ski faster and get better then no a 160 would be ok. If your 5'8 and have been racing skier-x for five years, no, a 160 is not fine.




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Aug 11 2004 10:50PM
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west
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...if your 5'8 and weigh 100 lbs 160 is fine. If your 5'8 and weigh 175 a 160cm is not fine.




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Aug 11 2004 10:55PM
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TheWorst
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wayyyyy to short man your gonna get made fun of for mini skiing... when i was like 5 7' i had 165's and then i grew out of them now im almost 6 feet and im gettin 176's sooon so yea id say u need about a 170
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Aug 11 2004 11:10PM
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Stryken
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Just go 170-175, depending on how strong of a skier you are. I ride 170 and I'm 5'8' 140

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Aug 11 2004 11:12PM
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.scott.
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i think height matters. if you are tall, then your center of gravity is farther from the ski, and as you lean forward or back then that center can get further from the centerline than it can for a short person. granted, weight is probably more important, but height isn't irrelevant.

and you should at least get on some 170s, preferably 175s or thereabouts
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Aug 12 2004 12:01AM
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mommy
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everybody should have skis at least one foot taller than themself. its the only way.

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Aug 12 2004 7:23AM
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poorboy
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im 5.8 and ski 160's but I need to go longer. but if I buy more skis then I cant go skiing next year so ill have to stick with the short ones
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Aug 12 2004 8:28AM
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alev
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im 5.7 and 150 and im one 160, and 175s. i havent tried the 175s so i dont no if theyll work better for me or not, well see

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Aug 12 2004 11:18AM
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TheWorst
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i used to ride 165's when i was like 5 7-5 9' then they just got too short and now im almost 6 feet so im probably gonna get 176 armadas
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Aug 12 2004 3:39PM
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jibberjason
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I'm 5'11' and I think that 171's were way too short for me. I need something over 180 I think.
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Aug 12 2004 3:46PM
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mommy
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^ word.

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Aug 12 2004 8:49PM
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nilzlet
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im 4' 11' and 170 lbs. I ride skiboards that are 75cm. Works greaat. Its the only way.



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Aug 12 2004 9:00PM
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