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Are 171cm skis to small for me?

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Twolf6
Posts: 16 - Karma: 40
I am 6'0 and 150 pounds are 171cm skis to small. I'd say I'm intermediate to advance in the park.
Nov 16 2012 2:34PM
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jfxphoto
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 2,346
I wouldn't say too small.

Can be personal preference but imo that isn't too bad.
Nov 16 2012 2:36PM
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radish
Posts: 405 - Karma: 351
170 will be pretty short. I'm 5'11" 150lb. and ride 180's for park. It really comes down to personal preference but I think a 178ish would suit you better
Nov 16 2012 2:40PM
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RawrRawrRob
Posts: 1841 - Karma: 685
I'm 6'1 on 169's :P
Nov 16 2012 2:43PM
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ILLinoisance
Posts: 3527 - Karma: 5,398
They're on the small side for your height, but you are pretty light for your height. I wouldn't go any smaller though.
Nov 16 2012 2:45PM
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FerrisBueller
Posts: 8280 - Karma: 5,173
if you want to poop on the lip of the jump go for it
Nov 16 2012 2:47PM
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EasySteezy45
Posts: 232 - Karma: 51
those are too small, I am 5'8" 140 and I use 171's and sometimes I think they are too short.
Nov 16 2012 3:17PM
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SloanKettering
Posts: 691 - Karma: 465
dude you need 201's or 301's
Nov 16 2012 4:13PM
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Juicy-J
Posts: 1901 - Karma: 1,765
id say 301s, can never be TOO safe
Nov 16 2012 4:15PM
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Ryguy920
Posts: 898 - Karma: 207
I'm 5'6" and I use 155's. Fuck me right?
Nov 16 2012 4:30PM
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Parrish
Posts: 8695 - Karma: 1,008
I'm 6' and weight 135 and I'm on shitty 168's for park skis.

I got my pow skis at 186's though.
Nov 16 2012 4:37PM
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YoungChristmas
Posts: 1066 - Karma: 2,110
Get bigger if you want. But my friend who is similar to you had 171 line anthems and he was fine.
Nov 16 2012 4:38PM
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tdollo
Posts: 3770 - Karma: 18,532
im 5'1 and i ride 163
Nov 16 2012 4:48PM
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Montana_Hoodrat
Posts: 1953 - Karma: 1,481
bigger = more stable at speed, faster, and harder to wash out on jumps
smaller = lighter, faster spinning (for those future spins) and easier to butter or wash out.

that being said, i am 5'7'' and 150 lbs and i ride 172s

i like the stability on landings, and even on handrails. also if it starts to snow, and you left your pow skis at home, its nice to at least be able to still shred fresh snow. skis too short can be frustrating in even 2" of new.
Nov 16 2012 4:52PM
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ButteredToast.
Posts: 6459 - Karma: 2,570
Damn son, I'm 5'9" and ride 184 center mounted skis in the park.

them is short.
Nov 16 2012 5:32PM
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WI_Personallty
Posts: 881 - Karma: 161
I'm 5'8 and ski 171s. I know they're too short for you.
Nov 16 2012 5:36PM
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Aiden-P
Posts: 1310 - Karma: 38
im 5'6 and use 169.
Nov 16 2012 6:04PM
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NotGhood
Posts: 2809 - Karma: 1,255
long skis look so stupid

get blades because swag
Nov 16 2012 7:01PM
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Juicy-J
Posts: 1901 - Karma: 1,765
second this
Nov 16 2012 7:03PM
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Duck_Sauce
Posts: 288 - Karma: 4,002
I'm 5'11, 145lbs and I'm on 180s they are the perfect size so your range would be probably 176-182. honestly the longer the skis the more stable obviously but if you're into rails more stick with short
Nov 16 2012 7:07PM
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joshua
Posts: 5046 - Karma: 1,280
Absolutely too short.
Nov 16 2012 7:10PM
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Granby_killdozer
Posts: 2380 - Karma: -11,976
REAL GS ONLY SKI 200 PLUS!
Nov 18 2012 4:07PM
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snakerton
Posts: 2434 - Karma: 1,977
nah last year I was 5 11 and skied 168s
Nov 18 2012 5:15PM
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Bittner
Posts: 3675 - Karma: 1,573
im 5'10 and ski 182's. I have more control with a big ski i feel like,
Nov 18 2012 5:41PM
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kevin_k
Posts: 111 - Karma: 144
I used to ride 171's and I'm pretty much the same body type. I'm much happier on 178s and if I was riding a more centered stance, or out west I'd want something in the 181-184 range.
Nov 18 2012 5:46PM
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CalebT
Posts: 1186 - Karma: 765
too short. i'm 5'8 and i have 172s.
Nov 18 2012 6:07PM
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SKI.ING
Posts: 2695 - Karma: 2,535
This. Too small, but managable. If you can still size up, I would.
Nov 18 2012 6:43PM
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