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How tall should pow/ sidecountry skis be?

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kryptic
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Im 5'5" 135lbs, looking at 2009 rossi s6 186 (110mm wide, full camber). Would this be too much ski for me?

Im an advanced skier.

Jan 28 2012 1:04PM
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MothaHucker
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yes, it will be alot of ski for you, but just keep those legs strong!

Jan 28 2012 1:18PM
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thisisastickup
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yeah with full camber that's gonna be a lot of ski for you. honestly if it's for pow/sidecountry get something with rocker and camber/sidecut underfoot. they'll float better and be a whole lot nicer for breaking trail.
Jan 28 2012 7:40PM
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kryptic
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anyone else

Jan 29 2012 6:46PM
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DrZoidberg
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I agree with the rocker camber thing. I'm also 5'5" and I recently rode 175 JJs and they felt fine, could have even been a bit longer. I rode the 180 somethings a while ago and they were fine too. But they have rocker, I think a full camber ski would be a bit of work at that size.
Jan 29 2012 7:13PM
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Casual.
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im 6' 1" and my pow skis are 181s. so just consider that
Jan 29 2012 7:54PM
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jca
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yeah, and im 5'7" riding 191s. It doesnt mean shit though, you have to try out different lengths to find what feels best for you and your riding style.

i think this skis will be fine for ya if you're a strong skier, but im a fan of longer skis so take what i have to say with a grain of salt.
Jan 29 2012 8:26PM
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chiefbroseph
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dont get a full camber ski. especialy one that is taller then you are. get something with rockerd tips. this way, the ski skis smaller then you think so go with something about +10 cm taller than you. im 6 foot 5 and have 205 cm skies and there perfect!
Jan 29 2012 8:36PM
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VD.
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Considering that they've got a full camber profile I would go shorter, if you're look for a cheap option check out http://www.untracked.com/
Jan 29 2012 10:23PM
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