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Park skis, longer the better?

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redbull247
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After reading a lot of gear talk it seams that people are into longer park skis. I am a fan of the long park ski but I want to see what makes others choose a longer park ski?
Feb 27 2012 6:00PM
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first_rodeo
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im short 5"4 

depends if you want speed or manuverability

weight of the different size of the  ski isnt really a factor

any ways...................................................................420.

skis Line 143s normal / recommended park ski for my size

(+) jibbability

 skis Armada 161s which were big

(+)i can manuver them well on rails n boxs

(+) no problem whipping somersauts

new skis Salomon Threats 171 good deal taller than me,

(-)  i cant dagger as easily

(-) larger turn radius on bumps

(+)i can get my grabs on lock easier

(+) much faster the longer the ski

i feel go bigger.    you learn to adapt to em anyways

Feb 27 2012 6:15PM
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redbull247
Posts: 89 - Karma: 44
Yeah I'm 5'11 and skied on my armada alpha 1's with a 171cm, now I upgraded to the thall 176cm, so much better! I love the stability you get from a longer park ski.
Feb 27 2012 6:18PM
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bustinthejus
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What the hell, how are 143s normal/recommended for your size...? 161s were probably "normal", recommended would be at least 5cm longer.


Anyways, it feels like a lot of guys are skiing longer skis than normal, but we're all riding twin-tips, usually centre-mounted, and sometimes rockered. These factors all make skis run/feel shorter, and so we buy longer skis to compensate. As for why we don't want super short skis, well personally, I feel unstable at high speeds and it's definitely easier to land on longer skis.

I currently ride 173s at 5'8 but feel I could go longer, and I'm getting a pair of Line Blends soon (a bit of rocker), and will probably end up going for 178s.
Feb 27 2012 6:24PM
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ballsofsteeze
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my friend jumped from 166 to 177s and said everything was amazing. he could grab easier, went faster, and pulled out landings he otherwise wouldve eaten shit on. i need longer park sticks for sure.
Feb 27 2012 7:23PM
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first_rodeo
Posts: 2385 - Karma: 7,781
im 5'4"    161 are long skis............
my buddies are all taller than me ski 143s 151s
Feb 28 2012 2:26PM
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bustinthejus
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Hahaha you guys must look ridiculous.
Feb 28 2012 3:16PM
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rudager
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Weird....my friend is 5'1", and she skis on 151 for park, and 168 Night Trains for pow, I've brought this up before, but I don't get how people can e comfortable on such small skis, there's a huge lack of stability when you're doing anything else but rails
Feb 28 2012 4:33PM
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TheWeaz
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how can you possibly ski such short skis? im 5'4 as well and my quiver used to be 164 crjs and 161 invaders, this year i found those so short that i cant stand to ski on them, my new skis are 175 dynastar legend pro rider 115 and 168 rossi s3s, and i feel that the s3s are still a little short, my first twin tip was a 143, like 6 years ago...
Feb 28 2012 5:02PM
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radish
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My park skis are 180's. I'm 5'11" and 150lb. They seem a bit big but they perform better out of the park and on moguls. I would go bigger if I were you.
Feb 28 2012 5:17PM
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redbull247
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Yeah man, I'm 5'11 and 155lb I ski 176cm, they are perfect size
Feb 28 2012 6:02PM
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BasedDogSteeez
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im 5'9 and i like 171. i think it's perfect for jumps and rails. plus most ski companies should have a size close to that.
Feb 28 2012 7:09PM
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Black.Bird
Posts: 2566 - Karma: 684
I'm 5'10 and on some 182s, I really like them on rails. They feel super stable.
Feb 28 2012 9:06PM
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Crispy.
Posts: 6116 - Karma: 7,712
I don't really like long skis, I just heard that long skis mean long dick.
Feb 28 2012 9:08PM
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Slizger
Posts: 128 - Karma: 11
5'9 and I ride 178 S3s and 190s NGPs
Feb 28 2012 9:19PM
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YUNG_milksteAk
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I'm 5'1 and I ride a 169 park ski. Don't be a pussy.
Feb 28 2012 9:32PM
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Kogu
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Is there a big difference buttering a longer ski vs a shorter one?
Feb 28 2012 9:35PM
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holytoast
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I am 6'2 and i currently ride.k2 extremes that are 169cm. I have had them for a while and i am also 215 lbs. Im going to get the ar7 but i cant decide between the 181 or 176. I want to get these so i can get into park skiing. I am really good outside the park though, but i want to start park riding. Im leaning towards the 181 but im not sure. Any suggestions on what size +++++k to you!
Feb 28 2012 9:42PM
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Black.Bird
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Go for the 181 for sure. It may seem like a big jump from your 169s, but you won't regret it. It may take two days to get used too.
Like you, I'm really good outside the park and find that a longer ski is much more stable when you're going fast (especially at your heavier weight).
Even when starting out in the park you can benefit from that stability on jumps or rails. 181 is a perfect size for you.
Feb 28 2012 9:47PM
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Daoust
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^ 181
Feb 28 2012 9:50PM
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joshua
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Longer skis are way more stable, they also make your skiing look way better.
Feb 28 2012 10:38PM
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holytoast
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Sounds good. Thanks man.
Feb 28 2012 11:03PM
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first_rodeo
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longer skis allow much more stability and aerial awareness.    you can control flips much better  reach grabs easier and ride away cleaner    

plus they just look cool. 175s on a guy pushing  5 feet.

Feb 1 2013 9:17AM
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YUNG_milksteAk
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This.
Feb 1 2013 9:32AM
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first_rodeo
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if you arent riding skis taller than you its like getting a handi ferom a dude
Feb 7 2013 5:19PM
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coolflash8
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LOOOONG SKIS NIGGAAA
Feb 7 2013 5:38PM
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pooptrack
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I'm 6,4" so most park skis run a bit short for me. But yeah longer is better for jumps and all mountain stuff, and smaller is better for rails and other fun stuff.
Feb 7 2013 6:29PM
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FigNewton
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Long skis will be better on jumps, short skis will be better on rails.
Feb 7 2013 6:39PM
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Stose
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Im kinda with this guy. I'm 6'2" so I'm riding on skis that are pretty normal sized i guess you would say, but long for everyone who posted in this thread pretty much
Feb 7 2013 9:58PM
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Randy_Quench
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Feb 7 2013 10:03PM
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first_rodeo
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5 feet riding 175s............ even my size i need that stability plus you get used to them

i havent grown but my ski size does from 148 Invaders 161 Thalls to my current 175s

looking for 181s next time around

Feb 7 2013 10:18PM
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JWeinstock
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5'6, 120 lbs and i use 173s. i just feel way more comfortable and more stable on my 173's rather than my old 161s
Feb 7 2013 10:40PM
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.SeaStar
Posts: 145 - Karma: 38
I just buy Skis that go up to my eye brows don't no if that's long or short but it works great for me.
Feb 7 2013 10:40PM
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jolson11
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i ski armada thalls 181 and im 6'3
Feb 7 2013 11:08PM
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doyle.
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my skis are about as tall as me, thinking about getting some a little bit bigger though
Feb 7 2013 11:15PM
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Just_Send_It
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bigger is always better
Feb 8 2013 12:12AM
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*ninja*
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i went from 149 to 174 ya haha huge jump and i love big skis im 5'6 and yes, bigger=better
Feb 8 2013 12:22AM
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jca
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im 5'8", 165 and my 179 park skis scare the shit out of me everytime i get on them. i am used to skiing multiple pairs of 191s though.

i would always go longer provided youre somewhat strong and proficient at skiing.
Feb 8 2013 1:53AM
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Lucas
Posts: 4881 - Karma: 1,575
thats actually fairly small, like not long at all for being 5'1''. Im 5'9'' 150 and ride 181's. Will probably 188's next year depending on the sizes moment makes.
Feb 8 2013 1:58AM
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BlackcountryBill
Posts: 955 - Karma: 576
5'11 and I've been on 181s for three seasons, I've got old 166 afterbangs I still use for urban and dryslope but I wouldn't want to go jumping on them.
Feb 8 2013 6:31AM
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Montana_Hoodrat
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ask the master henrik harlaut. he's 5'6" and rides 185s i think.

Feb 8 2013 10:04AM
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DeRizzo
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I'm 5'6" and I'm on 168 pun jibs. I'm looking into some 176 Filthy's next year though.
Feb 8 2013 11:04AM
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Forcillo
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I'm 5'9" and just got some 178 RMU Diams for next year. I was worried they would be too long, and they are a huge jump from my 164 punx, but this thread made me more confident about my choice.
Feb 8 2013 11:35AM
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Slowbro
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haha me too, I got the same skis and am the same size as you, did you get them on sale on getboards?
Feb 8 2013 11:52AM
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Polar_Beer
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I ski on 186's and they are too short. Fuck being a tall skier, no one makes a park ski longer then 187 I swear. Oh well, when there's powder I get to bust out the 194's, which are still shorter then me.
Feb 8 2013 12:38PM
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jeano
Posts: 333 - Karma: 104
im 5'10" and i rock 186's for park... fuck kids with 160's, some pussy snowblade shit
Feb 8 2013 2:05PM
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andybob
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5'8" @ 190 lbs (I sift), but I ride 178's.
Feb 8 2013 6:21PM
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stupendous-man
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Word
Feb 8 2013 6:37PM
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holytoast
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How tall are you?
Feb 10 2013 5:06PM
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Forcillo
Posts: 3801 - Karma: 3,580
yeah dude, $190 was a fucking steal. I had to jump on it or I'd feel guilty for the rest of my life.
Feb 10 2013 7:41PM
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MNS
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im 5'10"

I ride 178 line tarvelling circus. biggest size available.
Feb 10 2013 7:46PM
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