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TheDetectives
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6'0'' 178lb's 65/35 rails/jumps (jumps anywhere from 20-50ft) stuck between the 178 and the 185

any help appreciated +k fo da good stuff
Jul 19 2013 9:31PM
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TheDetectives
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BUMP
Jul 20 2013 12:02AM
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robotdna
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Personally, I would go with the longer pair. On jumps, length can help with stability on takeoff and during landing. If you are growing, that is also a bonus. It's never good to be stuck with too short a ski.

Saying that, based on your height(182cm) I again would recommend the 185.


It again all boils down to how you like your skis. Do you tend to like to spin faster?
Jul 20 2013 1:59AM
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Negromancer
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like robotdna said you should probably get the 185cm as they'll do a little better on big jumps. personally I like a ski which is either the same height as I am or a little longer.
Jul 20 2013 3:41AM
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At0micski
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plus the early rise may cause them to ski slightly shorter, so 185 would be the better choice unless you really prefer shorter skis.
Jul 20 2013 2:03PM
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SnowMiser
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I ride 176 Step Ups (6'1") and they work great for me... They're certainly not too short and they hold up great on big jumps, plenty stable. But, if I were you I'd go for the bigger pair because if I had the option to take 185's when I bought mine I probably would have
Jul 20 2013 2:06PM
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robotdna
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Oh yeah, rocker/early rise REALLY shortens the ski. I have a pair of 191 Billy Goats, but the effective edge is only like 140cm.
Jul 20 2013 6:50PM
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a_burger
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bump, with same question for a smaller person

I'm 5'10", but weigh only 110 (skinny motherfucker). Should I go for 178's which are just taller then me or play it safe with the 171's because of my weight?

Jul 21 2013 9:37AM
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robotdna
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It depends on how aggressive you ski. On a scale of 1-1000, how would you rate yourself, general skiing ability, NOT park skiing ability(because they are completely different)?
Jul 21 2013 10:10AM
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a_burger
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probably around 750- 800. I'll ski anything on the east coast, I ski moguls and trees frequently and quite fast, and I don't let shitty conditions (Ice, dirt) stop me. I tend to be somewhat conservative around drops, but that's about it.

I'm kind of thinking I might go with the 171, purely because tree lines around here can get pretty cramped.
Jul 21 2013 12:34PM
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GrahamGould
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I would deffinately go with the 185. Your pretty tall, and these have earlyrise, so I think the 178 wouldn't really be enough ski. Your gonna get a little more stability and control out of the 185.
Jul 21 2013 2:10PM
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robotdna
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Well, I would have suggested the longer length, but personally skiing on a hill with unmanaged glades I know how bitchy that can get. So go for the 171.

Jul 21 2013 3:03PM
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a_burger
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alright, thanks for the help man +k
Jul 21 2013 3:28PM
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robotdna
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Thanks bro. Good luck and keep shredding
Jul 21 2013 4:25PM
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virgin
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Same question. 5'7, 130lbs (~170cm ~60kg) Should I get 171 or 178? I will ski mostly rails and pretty small jumps. Sometimes bigger jumps too. The park where I mainly ride is pretty small so I would like to jib/butter on stuff. Should I get 171 or 178?
Aug 3 2013 12:27PM
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robotdna
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If you are quite a strong skier and/or can grow more I would do the 178.

If you are just good, I might stick with the 171. I personally ski on a shorter pair of park skis(168) just because I like the style of a shorter park ski. People go either. On the other hand, I have longer powder skis, and my race skis differ.

It's all up to personal preference and some skiing level.

Or whatever is cheaper. Hahaha
Aug 18 2013 9:04PM
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CJ_S
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I'm 5 foot 9 and I ride the 178. I find that because of the early rise it rides like a shorter ski. You should definitely go with the 185.
Aug 18 2013 11:22PM
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