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Ski length

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JWeinstock
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right now my skis are 161's and i am 5'6 and growing. is that length long enough for this upcoming season or should i get a new pair. i ski about 95% park.
Jul 22 2012 9:02PM
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JWeinstock
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sorry for dub post but +K will be given
Jul 22 2012 9:02PM
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7springsprod
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Mid to upper 160s will do you fine. /thread
Jul 22 2012 9:04PM
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TimRiley
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Short but yes. if you can't afford new skis, it is what it is
Jul 22 2012 9:39PM
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Bumblesteeze
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It's personal preference. I would go longer, but it should be fine..
Jul 22 2012 9:53PM
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Parks.
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well if you are growing i would go a bit longer (mid 160's) that way if u grow a ton then they wont be up to your hip!
Jul 22 2012 10:17PM
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TPalms
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How old are you? What do you weigh?

If you ski 95% park I would definitely suggest moving up to maybe even the 170's if you're young and think you're going to grow a lot more. Then again it depends on how much you rip your skis up--I can't make mine last more than a season, so I would buy a pair of skis fit for my size right now, because chances are they'll be destroyed before they're the right length if I buy them bigger to grow into them.

Jul 23 2012 1:04PM
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DosasNMimosas
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id recommend from 164-169
Jul 23 2012 3:36PM
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ballsofsteeze
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if you have the $$ to make it happen, it might be worth it. then again, i skied on 159s last year and i am 5'9. they were way way too short, but i made it work. bottom line, you'll be okay, but you would probably like a longer ski
Jul 23 2012 11:09PM
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YouAllSuck
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this
Jul 23 2012 11:47PM
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Mr.Sloth
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Bumping this because I have the same question. I am 6' 1" 165 lbs and looking to get 182cm skis? Would that be too long?
Jul 27 2012 8:34PM
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TheClap.
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im in the same boat as you and love my 182 JO's perfect size
Jul 27 2012 8:35PM
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84west
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If you are still going to grow a lot and don't totally destroy your skis every year I would look at a low 170s ski. If you ski a lot of days per season and thrash your skis on rails, then you should get something in the mid 160s. Keep in mind though that ski length is largely preference and there are pluses and minuses to skiing longer or shorter skis.
Jul 27 2012 8:43PM
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TheClap.
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it amazes me how bad your advice/opinion is
Jul 27 2012 9:03PM
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Mr.Sloth
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Well I just bought 182 Surface No Times... Hopefully theyll be just right
Jul 27 2012 9:10PM
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DosasNMimosas
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165-169 would be good for you
Jul 27 2012 11:50PM
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