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What length skis should i get

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ADavey1
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I am buying a new pair of skis this year and I am unsure as to what length of skis i should get.

I am right around 5-7,5-8 in height and weigh 118 lbs

Right now i am deciding between a pair of 164cm, and 171cm skis

Also i knows its obvious, but, i am a park rat.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Oct 27 2011 10:43PM
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steezy.stew
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171
Oct 27 2011 10:51PM
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SteezoSaurus
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Definitely go with the 171. If your going rockered, go waaaaay longer.
Oct 27 2011 10:55PM
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ADavey1
Posts: 16 - Karma: 11
Not getting rockered.
thanks for the advice guys
Oct 27 2011 11:25PM
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-AP-
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I'm your size and I ride skis from 173 to 179. Longer is better
Oct 28 2011 1:10AM
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Three-Six-D
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One of the ThreeSixD Clothing riders is 5'6 and a half and i know he likes his 166 for rails and 171 for everything else. If you like jumps more id go with 171, where as if you perfer rails the longer the ski the more gets in the way and the easierr your tips cross so id go for 166.
Oct 28 2011 1:18AM
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Kreech
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Simon dumont is 5'4" and rides 181s. Probably 171s for rails. Just go bait longer than your comfort zone, and when you learn to spin them, you'll appreciate the extra stability.
Oct 28 2011 1:22AM
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ADavey1
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Thanks guys
Oct 28 2011 6:40AM
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rdski
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The farther from skiblades you are the cooler you are haha
Oct 28 2011 10:37AM
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