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How big should my park skis be?

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fr33sk13r
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I am about 6 foot and currently on 2012/2013 170 double times which i have only skied on twice. Sidenote: I am putting them up for sale for cheap, so if anyones interested message me. Anyways, what size park ski should I get? I was thinking about just getting the 180 double time or would that be too big? Thanks!
Jul 13 2013 4:24PM
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Toaster-Tony
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180 should be good. For reference, I'm 5'8 and ski on 176's and they feel pretty natural for me, it's all preference though.

I try to stick to skis closer to my height when it comes to park, also if you throw these kinda threads in gear talk you'll get better answers and less hassle.
Jul 13 2013 4:29PM
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YouAllSuck
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This is all quality advice
Jul 13 2013 5:27PM
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Gerome.
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im same height as u i ski 183's they r perfect length
Jul 13 2013 6:31PM
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M.M
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im 5'6'' and i ski 176 in the park
Jul 13 2013 6:44PM
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Upstate_Willis
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at least 181
Jul 13 2013 8:21PM
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Crispy.
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You might want some longer skis. No one likes the kid walking around claiming he can 9 off a side booter because he rides snow blades.
Jul 13 2013 8:30PM
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Anathema
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im 5'10 and ski 182. i'd probably rather a 176ish but i cant complain because i only have one pair that i use for all mountain too.

you should definitely look in the 180-183 range
Jul 13 2013 8:30PM
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Crispy.
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But seriously I think you'd have a lot more fun on bigger skis, and it'd be easier to land tricks.

Sorry for the double post:(
Jul 13 2013 8:31PM
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Balbertt
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I am 6ft and I ski on 176.
Jul 13 2013 11:43PM
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Crispy.
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20 cm is kind of a big difference...
Jul 14 2013 9:56AM
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fr33sk13r
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Great advice! Thanks everyone! I am probably gonna go with some 180s
Jul 14 2013 11:43AM
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Crispy.
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I'm just saying, I'm not trying to hate on you or anything, no, it's not even close to snow blades, but its pretty short.
Jul 14 2013 10:10PM
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fr33sk13r
Posts: 27 - Karma: 244
So now I know the size, I am having some trouble picking the ski. Im debating between last years suspects, surface blanks, moment team, and armada el ray. I am not a great great park skier by any means. Any suggestions?
Jul 15 2013 10:02PM
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Crispy.
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In order from best to worst, el rays, tie between surfaces and moments, and suspects in last place.
Jul 15 2013 10:13PM
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robsha
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im 5'10' and i ski 177 yo
Jul 16 2013 4:37AM
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DosasNMimosas
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im 5'9" and my skis are 177 and 178
Jul 16 2013 6:31AM
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fr33sk13r
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Im going with some 181 moment teams or 182 surface blanks, thanks guys for all of the help!
Jul 17 2013 9:05PM
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