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Ski Length

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FreeSkiorDie720
Posts: 1095 - Karma: 10
Im 5'11' and 155 pounds. I was thinking of getting the Candide Pro Model. Would a 180 be a good size for me?
Jun 1 2002 9:35PM
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AppSkier
Posts: 4797 - Karma: 86
its fine, just get it.


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Jun 1 2002 9:46PM
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corked180
Posts: 802 - Karma: 12
heres what i do. go by ur hight, for something that is good at everything get a ski which is the same hight as u, for easyer jumping get it alittle shorter, for a better haul-ass and cliff jumping ski get it alittle longer.

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Jun 1 2002 10:12PM
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stephen_beast
Posts: 2570 - Karma: 21
my skis are taller than me and they are good i tried shorter and didnt like them at all, 165 is just right for me and i am 5'3 105
Jun 1 2002 10:25PM
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Shane_McWannabe
Posts: 1694 - Karma: 73
Hey, I'm 5'11', and 150 lbs. and ski 178, so 180 should be perfect for ya.
Jun 1 2002 10:28PM
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JayDC7
Posts: 1620 - Karma: 10
im 5'10 and 160, and i ride the 180 candides and they are perfect for me
Jun 1 2002 10:59PM
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Krongos
Posts: 5214 - Karma: 47
180s are like the perfect length for an all round good park and all mountain ski, thats what i ride
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Jun 1 2002 11:04PM
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1080enemy
Posts: 2171 - Karma: 13
its a good length, go with it
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Jun 2 2002 12:27AM
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FreeSkiorDie720
Posts: 1095 - Karma: 10
thanks for you insight
Jun 2 2002 9:30AM
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jon123
Posts: 377 - Karma: 31
i'm 6'4 and ski a 172
Jun 2 2002 11:44AM
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mauii
Posts: 6166 - Karma: 32
5'10' .. 175lb .. 164..yea..iv outgrown my skis..im getting new ones

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Jun 2 2002 12:17PM
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AppSkier
Posts: 4797 - Karma: 86
5'10' and 175? lose some weight buddy. im 5'10' and 160 and i have a stomach.


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Jun 2 2002 1:18PM
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PocketRocket
Posts: 1251 - Karma: 10
6'4' and you ski 172??? that's hella small
Jun 2 2002 1:22PM
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FreshCoast
Posts: 5602 - Karma: 34
Yeah im 6'3' and ski 193 and like them bigger! Oh well, if short skis is your thing, go for it!
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Jun 2 2002 8:37PM
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sirjibsalot
Posts: 5751 - Karma: 19
im 6 foot and 135 pounds and the candide is what i'm ridin
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Jun 3 2002 12:05AM
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etom
Posts: 2443 - Karma: 13
your a twig jibs. i, hopefully gonna pick up next years 1080s 181 and i am 5 11 and a half 160 lbs. they are gonna be nice/

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Jun 3 2002 2:56AM
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powder99
Posts: 2761 - Karma: 12
im 5'6 and ski on 180, i don't like short skis, its probably why i suck at slalom so much
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Jun 3 2002 12:55PM
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Phrosty
Posts: 9956 - Karma: 18
short skis suck and long skis truck.
Jun 3 2002 1:05PM
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RustyPlanks
Posts: 290 - Karma: 10
Try abunch of skis then choose the one you like.

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Jun 3 2002 11:56PM
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therealjerk
Posts: 2806 - Karma: 26
'Worrying about the size of somebody elses skis means you have a small penis' unless we're talking about snowlerbladers.

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Jun 4 2002 1:29PM
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skipimp_
Posts: 5700 - Karma: 113
180 IS WAY TOO LONG

170-178 is prime, but it depends on the sidecut too

i have 169, and they're a shade too short





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Jun 4 2002 1:40PM
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Nine_Milla_Killa
Posts: 6783 - Karma: 23
Ya, I agree, 180 is a bit too long, but only if you do alot of powder and back country then it might work out, You wont have any problems skiing park with them, but it wont help you. I am 6 feet and ride 173's. I think they are great, and I ride powder in them like anything else. I used 163's for a while in the park, but they were too short for landing switch. I didnt notice a difference spinning so I liek teh 173 best. I thin ka good lenght for anyone 5'10 and taller is 170-178. But thats just me, everyone has their own opinions. Try demoing skis and find out what you like.
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