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

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beau90
Posts: 109 - Karma: 52
Title says it all just wondering what people think
Jan 15 2013 8:09PM
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Backyard.Skier
Posts: 5397 - Karma: 1,497
im your height and ride a 175cm
Jan 15 2013 11:45PM
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Shlobby
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5'8" and I ride 176 park, 179 all mountain 181 pow
Jan 15 2013 11:46PM
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.Hugo.
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he (you?) needs bigger skis if you're that good

Yo op, I would go longer. Small skis just make you look goofy as fuck imo
Jan 15 2013 11:56PM
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128368798788
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lololol thats not me i was trying to make a point that with skis as small as those ones, you're better off snow blading.
Jan 16 2013 10:13AM
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Pow.yuHdig*
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ya thats super lame im 5'10 on 179
Jan 16 2013 10:24AM
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blackoutbill
Posts: 2918 - Karma: 282
I ride 186's and I'm 5'10" but I've got a small dick and something fierce to prove
Jan 16 2013 12:10PM
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Thadius.Castle
Posts: 1436 - Karma: 250
Honestly who cares, the rule of thumb used to be skis that went right up to your nose, or chin if you preferred them a bit shorter, were of the right fit. Now the rule has changed, and people ride longer skis. I'm 6'3 and ride 177 Afterbangs, that are probably a tad shorter than I am, while my brother that is 6'6 rides 175 Recoils. It's obviously all about preference, and who cares what size you ride, it's not up to anyone else. And on that subject, when the fuck did everyone start riding loosely oversized skis?
Jan 16 2013 12:13PM
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blindside
Posts: 5619 - Karma: 1,199
Are you heartcarving?
Jan 16 2013 1:21PM
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250r
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well if you were to ski a ski with rocker or early rise in the same length as you would cambered skis theyd be bit squirelly
Jan 16 2013 2:34PM
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PJS.
Posts: 11943 - Karma: 895
I rode 161s when I was around your height, got called out but didn't think too much of it. Got 181's a while back, hoooooly shit, so much better. Once you get used to the extra weight and not being able to spin like a top, it's fantastic. moral of the story: go big or go home.
Jan 16 2013 2:39PM
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Zump.
Posts: 3338 - Karma: 305
Same height on a 179. I'm really feeling longer skis at this point, they're a good ride
Jan 16 2013 2:47PM
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JakeBarrett
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im 7'1 and i ride 133s..
Jan 16 2013 2:51PM
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Stickity
Posts: 7750 - Karma: 769
makes up for the rocker in a lot of skis and assuming you can control it, added stability for harder charging.

i have no idea what i'm doing
Jan 16 2013 2:54PM
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FroesenSkeeze
Posts: 638 - Karma: 673
Thank you.
Jan 16 2013 3:44PM
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Montana_Hoodrat
Posts: 1953 - Karma: 1,481

well I'm 5'7" and ride 172's.

I'd say a good measurement for fully center mounted skis is you exact height. any shorter and they get squirly and look strange, any longer and they'll be hard to do switch ups and throw 7s with.

Jan 16 2013 5:24PM
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jkantra9
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Yes. I'm 5'2 110 and ride 157's
Jan 16 2013 5:41PM
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geosom
Posts: 157 - Karma: 1,643
yes
Jan 16 2013 5:42PM
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JakeSalvador
Posts: 2741 - Karma: 1,309
so basivally your right up there with him? im 5 8 and im on 176 and 195 jjs. absolutely despise them small pow skis. bigger just seems to fit me more.
Jan 16 2013 5:46PM
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himay5
Posts: 208 - Karma: 174
This is now a thread to post your height, weight, and ski size in order to sound superior to the OP.
Jan 16 2013 5:59PM
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brennanmidwest
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I'm 5'8" and have park skis at 176 and powder/rockered skis at 188. I personally wouldn't want to ride anything shorter than 170 and think that under 165 at my height is absolutely ridiculous.
Jan 16 2013 6:58PM
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heFF
Posts: 5786 - Karma: 4,456
it really depends on your skill level..but my roomate shreds and is 5'10 rides a 181...soo i guess you be the judge
Jan 16 2013 7:02PM
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Yourgodmom
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Dunno what type of skier you are or prefer, but on average, 157 is a little too short for your height.
Longer skis will help you go faster, more control, easier to stop, and less bobble.
Parkwise, better for takeup, more pop off jumps, and more stable when you land. however, short skis are easier to spin...
Jan 16 2013 7:44PM
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Randy_Quench
Posts: 5447 - Karma: 4,343
Dont really know who told you shorter skis are easier to spin.. Cause i could see it being true for 3s, but anything more than that is harder with shorter skis. Longer skis=more swing weight which=faster rotation.
Jan 16 2013 8:50PM
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fennjack
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i'm 7ft 7in 120lbs and ride 179s
Jan 16 2013 8:53PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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i'm 4' 11" and i ride 191s

Jan 16 2013 8:59PM
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Loco-Deer-Slayer
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You all are a bunch of skinny bitches...stop posting on NS and go eat some food
Jan 16 2013 9:07PM
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wisconsinsteeze
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yes
Jan 16 2013 9:18PM
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K-Dot.
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I'm 6 years and i ride 210 k2 pistestinx and mounted one ski backwards so i can ride switch.
Jan 16 2013 9:37PM
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ericman
Posts: 405 - Karma: 155
if youre 5 10 you should have 181 no shorter
Jan 16 2013 11:36PM
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Steeze_Minister
Posts: 1432 - Karma: 240
Im 5'10" and my park skis are 177. . . . . . . . . .
Jan 16 2013 11:46PM
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tripnip
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 482
longer skis longer D. proven fact. thats why Glenn Plake skis on like 210's because he looks like a 70's porn star.
/endthread
Jan 16 2013 11:58PM
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prometheusprime
Posts: 735 - Karma: 677
Long skis truck, short skis suck. There is nothing fun about riding small skis imo. The better you get, the more this becomes true.
Jan 17 2013 12:03AM
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_Garagely_
Posts: 1948 - Karma: 3,246
Lol you just bought 157's? A very poor decision on your part; you should be riding at least something around 171.
Jan 17 2013 12:46AM
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Montana_Hoodrat
Posts: 1953 - Karma: 1,481
PICS PLS

...what skis?
Jan 17 2013 2:01AM
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.Hugo.
Posts: 17360 - Karma: 28,485
*sigh*
Jan 17 2013 2:02AM
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tedmgee
Posts: 1502 - Karma: 111
goddamn, im 6'1" and 170 lb and id say im on the skinny side.....

i ski 184 VICES
Jan 17 2013 2:28AM
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yelsel
Posts: 12967 - Karma: 3,451

really?

I'm 5'2 and my shortest skis are 169s.

Jan 17 2013 8:23AM
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hosworld
Posts: 89 - Karma: 51
Yer a straight bitch.
Jan 17 2013 8:50AM
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luc
Posts: 1000 - Karma: 607
there is no park skis that long, thank you!
Jan 17 2013 8:58AM
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Sky.
Posts: 1158 - Karma: 287
seriously? im 5 8" i ride 178 cm. 150 you might as well be ski blading.
Jan 17 2013 11:54AM
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chacha33
Posts: 959 - Karma: 4,163
Im 5 10 and i ride 178s and i think they can be a little long at times, it really depends on what you weigh
Jan 17 2013 12:12PM
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blindside
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5000th post to celebrate!
Jan 17 2013 12:33PM
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EthanScott23
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im 5'5 and ride 163's in park
Jan 17 2013 3:33PM
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spliff.Life
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same here almost exactly i think im 5'11" though, 140lbs, anything shorter than 180 starts feeling wiggly
Jan 17 2013 3:40PM
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Ryan.Street
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Those were the first twins I ever got. I loved those things. You could bend them in half they were so soft.
Jan 17 2013 3:45PM
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RagingBuffalo
Posts: 143 - Karma: 151
What does Mr.Beau90 look like?
Jan 17 2013 6:37PM
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