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thebrewers12
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So I'm just getting into skiing again.. I have probably skied 10 times in my life with the last time about 4 yrs ago. I have a pair of k2 Public Enemies that are 169. I am 6'2 205. Are these too short or ok to get started with?
Nov 20 2012 10:42AM
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SladeSki
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Pretty damn short for 6'2".

I'd try and upgrade if you can find a good deal.
Nov 20 2012 10:50AM
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chuckmarty
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I'm 6ft 145 lbs and 169 is too short for me. I ride 178 for park and 183 for powder.

p.s. 'skis' doesn't have an apostrophe in it...
Nov 20 2012 10:58AM
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thebrewers12
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So, probably at least a 178??
Nov 20 2012 6:42PM
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SKI.ING
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Yep. And if you are committed to skiing for a few years then yes invest in another pair. But if you still aren't sure then there is nothing wrong with riding your shorter skis for a bit.
Nov 20 2012 6:43PM
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SladeSki
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Like Zenmaster said, that'd be my minimum if I was you. I ski 182 park skis, and I'm 5'11, 165 lbs.

But for sure if you're not sure if you'll keep skiing, invest in a less expensive pair, or perhaps try it out on your short skis for a while. That's all you, though.

Some affordable park skis would be Surface blanks, if you're looking to give bigger skis a try, without breaking the bank.
Nov 20 2012 7:04PM
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thebrewers12
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Thanks! I'm gonna check out Surface

Nov 21 2012 12:08AM
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