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Am i a bitch for riding 157 when im 5' 10"

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beau90
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Title says it all just wondering what people think
Jan 15 2013 8:09PM
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ForeverYung
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Yes
Jan 15 2013 8:13PM
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Noha
Posts: 1281 - Karma: 2,684
if you just go mess around and have fun skiing and dont brag that to can spin faster then other people. then your not
Jan 15 2013 8:13PM
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Baskin.
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Total bitch im 5 6" and ride 174's...

whatever bro its whatever you prefer, you could go longer though
Jan 15 2013 8:13PM
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___ASP___
Posts: 3861 - Karma: 490
what kind of skier are you, how good are you, how much do you weigh, what do you like to ski?

i am 5'11'' and 180 lbs and ride 181 AR7s for park and 185 JJs for pow
Jan 15 2013 8:13PM
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Folivora
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Excuse me if this is a bit personal, but it's relevant to the thread...

Do you have all the right "plumbing"?
Jan 15 2013 8:14PM
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250r
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im 5'10 just barely 140lbs and i ski 184s in park, 187s in pow...
Jan 15 2013 8:15PM
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Randy_Quench
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anything under eye level and you are bitch made.
Jan 15 2013 8:15PM
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chardi
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ski length is about whats right for you depending on your body and skiing ability. 157 is probably a little short for you.
Jan 15 2013 8:15PM
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VCharette
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Nah you're fine I ride 150s but then again I'm 5'7", you could definitely get 160s though
Jan 15 2013 8:15PM
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ILLinoisance
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5'7" 130lbs, 171cm park twin-tippers
Jan 15 2013 8:16PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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da fuck bro
Jan 15 2013 8:16PM
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broto
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i'm your height and ride 182s...
Jan 15 2013 8:17PM
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ScuffDUFF
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Yes. Yes you are. A very large one.
Jan 15 2013 8:19PM
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milk_man
Posts: 5252 - Karma: 5,978
size doesnt matter as long as you dont brag about being able to do a 7 on a tiny jump..i would go with bigger skis tho haha
Jan 15 2013 8:19PM
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YUNG_milksteAk
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I'm 5' 3" 115 and ride a 173....
Jan 15 2013 8:20PM
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beau90
Posts: 109 - Karma: 52
I honestly just started skiing this year i used to snowboard but i can frontflip and kinda to handrails and small urbans so im an ok skier
Jan 15 2013 8:20PM
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Hi.Phi.
Posts: 602 - Karma: 84
Thats whats up
Jan 15 2013 8:22PM
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Folivora
Posts: 51 - Karma: 19
Well, with longer skis, you can only improve. Make the switch next time you decide to cop a new pair.
Jan 15 2013 8:22PM
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Bock
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Jan 15 2013 8:23PM
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shrEddie
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Yes, you definitely are.
Jan 15 2013 8:23PM
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Laurent.
Posts: 10056 - Karma: 25,313
I lost my skis so now I use my vintage '05 161 Salomon Ten-Eightys which used to be my backup/rock/indoor/urban skis. I'm 5' 9" (I think)

These things are fucking indestructible, crazy playful and softer then freshly cooked chow mein noodles.

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Jan 15 2013 8:42PM
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NotGhood
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how do you do this.

and OP the answer is yes, longer skis are just better and don't look silly.
Jan 15 2013 8:44PM
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Laurent.
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I didn't lost them myself actually, the only time I ever flew Easyjet they managed to lose my skis for me.

If it was RyanAir they would charge extra for that lack of service.
Jan 15 2013 8:47PM
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TNORTS
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yes. my biggest ski is a 186 and I'm 5'8''
Jan 15 2013 8:49PM
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BagOTricks
Posts: 818 - Karma: 3,362
5' 8" n ride 162's. And love them. I almost feel like 157's would be too small for me. So to answer your question, yes, you're bitching.
Jan 15 2013 8:57PM
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Casey
Posts: 7880 - Karma: 24,727
I just can't imagine that being any fun at all. So squirrelly and you top out at like 20 miles an hour. Plus you look like a newb with your tiny skis. Whatever though let the haters hate if you are having fun.
Jan 15 2013 9:01PM
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Lick
Posts: 1927 - Karma: 518
I'm 6'0" 120 lbs and ski 159s lol.. but i also have 175s but i don't like them
Jan 15 2013 9:03PM
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SladeSki
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I'm about a half-inch taller than you, and I ride 182 Armada Halos.

Optimal size will depend on several things, one of them being ski shape (the skis I'm on ski way shorter than they are due to their shape).. but I'd say no matter what those skis are too short.

But, if you're going out and having a fun time, and aren't having problems with your skis.. who am I to tell you that you shouldn't ski that short? Skiing is skiing. You're not a bitch, but I think you'd enjoy having a longer pair of skis.


Jan 15 2013 9:09PM
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a_burger
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Depends, How much do you weigh?

Generally even if you ski shorter skis the transition to longer ones probably won't be much of an issue, I went from 150's to 164's and after a day or two it felt the same to me either way.
Jan 15 2013 9:11PM
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-dAvE-
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No matter what, weight and skills, u should be on longer skis.
Im 5'9" and i ski 176 which i think is the perfect length for park and freeskiing.
Jan 15 2013 9:19PM
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BlackCupid
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I'm 5' 10" and I ride 174s. 157 is super short.
Jan 15 2013 9:20PM
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Stickity
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went from 154 double sixes to 171 chronics and i'm 5'6. never riding anything shorter. it's a way more fun and easier in general imo
Jan 15 2013 9:32PM
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beau90
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Well shit considering i like just bought my 157s and only rode like 5 times. ..
Jan 15 2013 9:35PM
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Film.
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Yes. I am about 5'10 also and ride 178's and 176's.
Jan 15 2013 9:41PM
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sleazy
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I ride 157s in the park and I'm 5'2.
Jan 15 2013 9:42PM
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JWeinstock
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yes you are. i ride 173's at 5'6
Jan 15 2013 9:42PM
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Plankton
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as long as you don't act like you're a great spinner, no
Jan 15 2013 9:43PM
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DR.SHRED
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size matters
Jan 15 2013 10:10PM
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annex_
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..... yes. I'm 5'0 and ride 159's
Jan 15 2013 10:28PM
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Jewschoolers
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you certainly are
Jan 15 2013 10:30PM
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Mr.Gaga
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Do you look like a bitch?
Jan 15 2013 10:39PM
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Chubz.
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jesus christ. you need to eat.
Jan 15 2013 10:45PM
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Inline.
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How the fuck can you even function outside the park with 150's? That size is practically a kid's ski.
Jan 15 2013 10:47PM
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128368798788
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Ian Hamilton - Light It Up - from Cole Sax on Vimeo.


Jan 15 2013 10:49PM
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128368798788
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you be the judge
Jan 15 2013 10:52PM
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karlthelamma
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6ft 1 size 176 skis.
Jan 15 2013 10:53PM
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Dmarc
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im 5'11 i ride 176 but they rocker
Jan 15 2013 11:02PM
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Piste.Off
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I'm 5'9 and I ride 181s

bitch status confirmed
Jan 15 2013 11:03PM
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TRASHTALK
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I ride 179's and I'm 5' 10"....I thought anything below 160 was childrens size.
Jan 15 2013 11:12PM
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Fonzy.
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At least try some 160-180s
Jan 15 2013 11:22PM
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