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Just got 166s

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Mr.Luke
Posts: 2441 - Karma: 166
I just got my new skis, and they're 166s. i'm 5 7 and I don't want them to be too small. Are they gonna be good? Because I feel like I should've gotten the 171s. Fuck.

They're up to my mid forehead, it seems like they're gonna be fine.
Dec 13 2011 6:48PM
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rareison
Posts: 10263 - Karma: 219
I'm 5'7 and have 166 AR7's and they are a perfect length, you'll be fine.
Dec 13 2011 6:49PM
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PJS.
Posts: 11943 - Karma: 895
fuck that, Im 5'9" and Im riding 161s. You'll be fine.


inb4 someone tells me that is very unsafe (I know) and that I will most likely kill myself (I probably will) and that it looks retarded (it kind of does)
Dec 13 2011 6:49PM
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corona
Posts: 12803 - Karma: 32,817
171's would probably suit you better, obviously depending on what skiing you do. but you're pretty short anyways, so not a huge deal. if you're going to grow any more then definitely should have gone a size bigger
Dec 13 2011 6:50PM
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Che~
Posts: 2108 - Karma: 296
Its 5cms, you would never know the difference. I'm 5'8, and I ride 181s for park. Thats just me though, I like a longer ski
Dec 13 2011 6:51PM
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jamodeo
Posts: 3040 - Karma: 663
i would say it's way too small im 5'9" and ride a 182 but i guess it's personal preference more than anything if you like um go for it
Dec 13 2011 6:52PM
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BlakeG
Posts: 1450 - Karma: 1,030
same setup, youll be fine
Dec 13 2011 6:59PM
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Emma_Watson
Posts: 4491 - Karma: 6,797
small skis are for pussies. im about 5'7' and i ride 166.. I absolutely hate kids who claim hard, but then i notice they ride 140's.
Dec 13 2011 7:12PM
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PJS.
Posts: 11943 - Karma: 895
come at me bro
Dec 13 2011 7:14PM
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Stan_Darsh
Posts: 3057 - Karma: 185
i'm 5'7" and riding 178's for park, longer for pow. get some longer ones
Dec 13 2011 7:14PM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
you shoulda got 171's.
Dec 13 2011 7:15PM
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Bill.Nye
Posts: 4060 - Karma: 2,109
My girlfriend is 5'7" and skis 165s. You'll be fine. Besides, the difference between 166cm and 171cm is like the length of my pinky finger, I'm sure either would be fine.
Dec 13 2011 7:19PM
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SteezyEvok
Posts: 290 - Karma: 109
you're forgetting one huge component. Weight. Your height isnt the only factor. If your 6'5 and only weigh 145 (fucking string bean) then you dont need a 181. ya dig?
Dec 13 2011 7:27PM
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theDARKERparker
Posts: 100 - Karma: 9
Im 8'7" and i have 170's, there way to big for me i wish i had 161's
Dec 13 2011 9:00PM
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theDARKERparker
Posts: 100 - Karma: 9
5"7" my bad
Dec 13 2011 9:01PM
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PJS.
Posts: 11943 - Karma: 895
Must be hard ti find tall tees huh
Dec 13 2011 9:04PM
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.AR6rider.
Posts: 15976 - Karma: 8,799
I don't see any reason to have a park ski that's over your head unless you're hitting huge booters and need the extra stability. I think it's hilarious when I'm at my local hill and see kids who are 5'6" riding 182 skis and can barely control them.
Dec 13 2011 9:04PM
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idskithat
Posts: 1314 - Karma: 154
im 5'6 and ride 169 domains (they ride shorter) but the extra length makes me feel more comfortable skiing around. with a short ski i feel like ill fall over if i land to far foreward or back
Dec 13 2011 9:16PM
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Chompo.
Posts: 4952 - Karma: 88
I am 6'1 and ride 181-185 depending on what skis i am on that day
Dec 13 2011 9:20PM
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-AP-
Posts: 819 - Karma: 344
I'm 5'8" and I ride k2 174s (actually bigger). I ride 179 for powder skis which seems kinda short sometimes. Even when I ride 173s they seem pretty short. You would like a bigger pair (175ish) alot better.
Dec 13 2011 9:29PM
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infuser
Posts: 1220 - Karma: 241
I'm 5'7 and I ride 171's... last year I rode 155's and I really haven't noticed a difference. I feel like people are riding skis way too big for them nowadays. 166 should be fine
Dec 13 2011 10:09PM
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Chett
Posts: 72 - Karma: 28
The 166's are fine. It's all about preference, I'm 5'7 and ride a 173
Dec 13 2011 10:39PM
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ButteredToast.
Posts: 6459 - Karma: 2,570
I'm 5' 9" an I ride 181's.

I don't know how this is productive, I just wanted to chime in.
Dec 13 2011 10:55PM
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ButterItOut
Posts: 1094 - Karma: 420
I'm 5'4 and ride 173.. ha

Dec 13 2011 10:56PM
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QuinnBestwick
Posts: 693 - Karma: 751
im 5 foot and i ride 160s  so u were one of those kids
Dec 14 2011 12:35AM
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Gstrong
Posts: 4776 - Karma: 519
im like 5'8 and i ski 171 and 173s but i skied 181s and i liked them alot more. next ski i get defs going to be around 180.
Dec 14 2011 12:42AM
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