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Skis Length

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Skisteezin
Posts: 40 - Karma: 34
I'm 5'8 and I'm rockin the K2 Press 169s. Are they too big??
Feb 19 2013 5:49PM
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corona
Posts: 12791 - Karma: 32,699
too small.
Feb 19 2013 5:51PM
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Obese.Geese
Posts: 339 - Karma: 288
I'm 5'9 and I ride 168s for learning big spins and 182s for everything else, it's all about preferance
Feb 19 2013 5:53PM
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buttrapinpirate
Posts: 497 - Karma: 225
Depends on what you do, your ability level, and preference. I'm 5'11" and ski 172's but just out of preference because my ability level should suggest I ski more like a 180-185. As long as you get done what you need, you're fine
Feb 19 2013 5:54PM
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LeComfortable
Posts: 512 - Karma: 259
5.9 riding 181 !
Feb 19 2013 5:54PM
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.SeaStar
Posts: 145 - Karma: 38
I'd say go bigger
Feb 19 2013 5:55PM
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Stickity
Posts: 7750 - Karma: 769
i'm 5'6 on 171 chronics
Feb 19 2013 5:59PM
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Skisteezin
Posts: 40 - Karma: 34
Thanks man, +k. I'm really just getting rails and flips down this year, and I've been hitting kickers up to 80 feet for like 7 years now. I was up at my ski hill yesterday though, and this kid that was probably 5'10 was riding the 162s in my same skis and it looked so much easier to maneuver.
Feb 19 2013 6:14PM
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SFB
Posts: 8895 - Karma: 26,352
5' 2" i ride 195 hell bents but only in the park, on the deep days i ride my 132 bad seeds.
Feb 19 2013 6:17PM
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TheBlueMtSkier
Posts: 909 - Karma: 42
What the fuckity fuck
Feb 19 2013 6:18PM
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*ninja*
Posts: 2108 - Karma: 1,143
no you dont
Feb 19 2013 6:18PM
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BeefiestExpert
Posts: 2804 - Karma: 3,277
Its all preference. You just need to try some longer sticks. If they dont work out you can go to smaller ones. There are recommendations but if it feels good to your ability then use whatever size feels comfortable. There are some pros who use shorter skis and some who use longer. Just preference.
Feb 19 2013 6:18PM
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Skisteezin
Posts: 40 - Karma: 34
That's effing huge... how do you manage that??? hahaha they must be like twice your heighth!!
Feb 19 2013 6:19PM
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GNARZILLA
Posts: 172 - Karma: 132
I am 5'5" and I ride 178 Chronics
Feb 19 2013 6:30PM
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SFB
Posts: 8895 - Karma: 26,352
obvioulsy not.
Feb 19 2013 6:31PM
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Twig
Posts: 6405 - Karma: 59,875
169 press is exactly your height (actually 172cm long) so i'd say they are bang on... I'm 5'8 and i ride between 172 and 178 for park.
Feb 19 2013 6:32PM
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YUNG_milksteAk
Posts: 1437 - Karma: 4,328
Hahaha
Feb 19 2013 7:08PM
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Terpskerp
Posts: 82 - Karma: 115
im 6' and ride the 179 K2 maidens and they are perfect!
Feb 19 2013 7:26PM
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buttrapinpirate
Posts: 497 - Karma: 225
What's really damn funny about this was how long it took people to notice that this was obviously a troll comment. Solid 10/10 for you sir. that was so worth my time.
Feb 20 2013 12:29AM
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SFB
Posts: 8895 - Karma: 26,352

your welcome, and yeah i dont know why people didnt understand that.

Feb 20 2013 6:18PM
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boo10159
Posts: 270 - Karma: 137
I'm 6' and ski 166
Feb 20 2013 6:21PM
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YUNG_milksteAk
Posts: 1437 - Karma: 4,328
I'm 5 4 and use a 173, and a 181 for park, and a 185 for powder
Feb 20 2013 6:29PM
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ILLinoisance
Posts: 3527 - Karma: 5,398
4'10" ski on 220s
Feb 20 2013 6:36PM
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SnowMiser
Posts: 801 - Karma: 3,150
I'm 6' and ride a 176 stepup. Generally as long as they don't dip below eye level standing next to you then you're bitch free. If they're taller than you then they're at a somewhat decent fit.

Really: shorter skis = spin faster, swap faster, lighter, etc.
longer skis = ride faster, more stable, more opportunity
Feb 20 2013 6:37PM
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Petey.
Posts: 5736 - Karma: 4,885
I'm 6'4 and rock 184's
Feb 20 2013 6:38PM
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Stainr
Posts: 1186 - Karma: -1,150
5"11 sk8n on dem 181's son
Feb 20 2013 7:02PM
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Hotshreder
Posts: 2 - Karma: 14
naw im 5 3 and im rockin 175 jj's
Feb 20 2013 7:36PM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
totally bullshit since the hellbent doesnt come in a 195. you have been called
Feb 20 2013 7:41PM
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SnowMiser
Posts: 801 - Karma: 3,150
He has admitted it was a troll comment
calm yo'self
Feb 20 2013 7:45PM
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coldcuts69
Posts: 3718 - Karma: 1,887
I'm the same height as you and i ride 179s, much more control for spins, rails, turning if you have the leg strength.
Feb 20 2013 7:49PM
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SFB
Posts: 8895 - Karma: 26,352
of course i dont, im actualy 5' 9 and ride 172 sir francis bacons... hence my username.
Feb 26 2013 10:37PM
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JakeBarrett
Posts: 1237 - Karma: 1,843
5'10 rockin dat 174 yo
Feb 26 2013 10:51PM
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NotGhood
Posts: 2809 - Karma: 1,255
5'6 on 169s. Lookin for 171s for next season.
Feb 27 2013 10:10AM
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elinde
Posts: 1464 - Karma: 2,964
im 6' or 6'1' and I'm on 184 bacons. longer gives you more stability, shorter you can whip around fast. its all about preference
Feb 27 2013 2:11PM
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juliatheskier
Posts: 102 - Karma: 135
definitely not. i'm 5'3 and i'm on 172 pb&js
Feb 27 2013 2:13PM
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Tent
Posts: 1082 - Karma: 682
I'm 5'5 on 176 moment jibs, all depends on it preference. They're good long for jumps but shorter is better for rails/ butters
Feb 27 2013 2:21PM
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ReignMan
Posts: 1852 - Karma: 226
i am 5'10 and i ride 174 full camber in the park and 185 blogs as my everyday.

It is more a weight thing if you ask me. I weigh 150.

Rocker means at 10 or more cm if you ask meh.
Feb 27 2013 3:31PM
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cowofawesome
Posts: 201 - Karma: 549
I'm about your height and I'm on the same skis but the 159's and they're pretty short... I prefer smaller skis but I would much rather go with a 166-169.
Feb 27 2013 4:33PM
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Hoeseph
Posts: 190 - Karma: 112
also something you gotta consider is that cause of the rocker on the K2 press it will feel shorter and easier to control than a traditionally cambered ski, so you could afford to go longer.
Feb 27 2013 4:40PM
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milk_man
Posts: 5252 - Karma: 5,977
id say they're perfect for you. im the same height and im riding the 169 domains. i think if its as tall as you then its perfect..but it all depends on preference
Feb 27 2013 4:44PM
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Reister
Posts: 279 - Karma: -20
well i'm 6'2" ish and ride 178 Line Blends as my one ski quiver on an east coast style hill so mostly park and it seems about right for me. but when i'm in the mountains skiing deeper snow i could go for a little bit longer of a ski.
Feb 27 2013 4:51PM
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Twig
Posts: 6405 - Karma: 59,875
I'm 5'8 and rode the same size Blends for park so that shows how much variety there is. It's just personal preference.
I would say the same height as you are in boots is a good target personally.
Feb 27 2013 4:53PM
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LukasSchroeder
Posts: 1460 - Karma: 2,683
Thats cuz they're smaller, and lighter
Feb 27 2013 5:18PM
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Bock
Posts: 748 - Karma: 1,652
I'm 5'11'' and just transfered from 171's to 185's. best decision ever. I feel so confident and stable on the longer ski.

Feb 27 2013 8:03PM
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andypolice
Posts: 11 - Karma: 12
have them curve your forehead. the longer the steezier

Feb 27 2013 8:08PM
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skiSBmaine
Posts: 929 - Karma: 589
Ride whatever you feel comfortable with. If what you have feels natural to you then dont change it for sure, 169 definitely isn't too big for you. I'm 6'2" riding 182s
Feb 27 2013 8:44PM
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