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Which Ski Length?

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Zimmerman
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Hey guys, Zimmerman here with a quick question. Which length should I get for my new skis?

The info:

Hight: 5'10"
Weight: 155 lbs.
 I will be buying K2 Domains.

Is 169 a good length?
13 years ago
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Gmart
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longer and center mount, you wont regret it
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Zimmerman
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I was planning on center mounting them.  Longer than 169? I'm not sure since I skied on 160s last season and at windells and was comfortable. Is this just your personal preference or would a shop guy actually tell me to go longer?
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7springsprod
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Go for it. If you dont like it, get a bigger/smaller ski next.
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Zimmerman
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169?
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VD.
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At 5'10" I would go longer than 169 considering the centremount and rocker. But if you prefer a shorter park ski then the 169 would suffice as it will porbably measure longer more like 172 (k2 still measuring short for next year?).
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50Kal
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If it was traditional camber maybe you could go169 but, its rockerd. I say go bigger. Unless you really like short skis. Then do whatever feels good.
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Zimmerman
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Yeah K2s run about 3 cm shorter than Lines. Also, the rocker is like barely there. I think 169 will do.
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mmallender.
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id personally go 174, im 6'0 and ride a 181/182 armada thall/halo, and taking k2 measuring shorter than they actually are, imo a 174 is perfect
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Twig
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i'm shorter and lighter than you and i thought the 169 was too short. I would go 174 at least, such a soft ski you will not regret the extra length. I had a go on the 179 and it was much better than my 169 (i'm 5'9 135)

K2 measure approximately 3-4cm longer than the stated length. K2 will be longer than any other ski at the stated size.
169 = 172.5 by my measure.
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