Member of the Month

hi_vis360
November, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Correct ski length +k

profile picture
danjrowan
Posts: 166 - Karma: 14
Just bought a pair of Atomic Punx in 173cm.
I am 5 10 and 160lbs, just wondering whether I should have gone 182cm?
They seem good, but when Im watching edits I see guys rocking huge skis for their height, like above head height skis, whereas these come to just above my eyebrows.
+ K for any good opinions, done a whole lot of searching on this one but would appreciate a little personal advise.
Thanks!
Nov 6 2011 8:52PM
0 0
profile picture
Bumblesteeze
Posts: 3092 - Karma: 748
To be honest, it's all personal preference.
In my opinion I would've gone with the 182, which would be around your height. The ski is super light and soft, so the extra length really provides more stability
I'm kind've contradicting my first sentence haha. If you have the chance to switch sizes, I would definitely go ahead.
If not, it's no big deal, the 173s will be a little more easy to handle.
Nov 6 2011 9:02PM
0 0
profile picture
danjrowan
Posts: 166 - Karma: 14
Nice advice, thanks buddy,
+K for any more opinions!
Nov 6 2011 9:03PM
0 0
profile picture
qcSkier123
Posts: 172 - Karma: 14
im almost your height, im 5'9, i ride a 171 cm skis and i think its perfect
Nov 6 2011 9:09PM
0 0
profile picture
danjrowan
Posts: 166 - Karma: 14
Thanks man
Nov 6 2011 9:10PM
0 0
profile picture
[Steeze_Please]
Posts: 281 - Karma: 279
I would say those are good for you in my opinion but it is all personal preference obviously shorter skis are easier to throw around and longer skis are more stable so it really comes down to what you prefer
Nov 6 2011 9:10PM
0 0
profile picture
QuinnBestwick
Posts: 693 - Karma: 751
im 5,1 100 pounds and i ride 160s there about an inch above my head its all preferable
Nov 6 2011 9:14PM
0 0
profile picture
ButterItOut
Posts: 1094 - Karma: 420
i'm 5' 4 and 140 and i ride the punx in 173. Though they are super light and flexy, a bigger size for you would be better. but weight wise the 173 are good for you.
Nov 6 2011 11:21PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)