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Are my skis too big for me?!?!?!

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SwitchUpkid
Posts: 524 - Karma: 899
So i had wayyyyy outgrown my most recent pair of skis that were155 cm, and i knew it was time for new skis. so i bought 2013 Moment Jibs in 176 and they came today and go just barely over my head, and i was all pumped up for winter, but then my dad said they were way too big for me and that i wouldnt be able to pull my usual flips and other tricks and get them around... and since i value his opinion i started to regret my decision of skipping over the 160s into the 170 cm range, but i wanted to check ns to see what you guys think because you guys have never let me down!!!

I am about 5' 8 1/2" and the skis go barely over my head with bare feet. With ski boots on i think they would be like right at my forehead

I would love your opinion guys

+k to all replies thanks!
Aug 12 2013 8:34PM
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JahFeels
Posts: 779 - Karma: 587
It's gonna be weird at first but after awhile you probably won't even notice the difference.
Aug 12 2013 8:40PM
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1kewldewd
Posts: 796 - Karma: 1,147
Dude I did the exact same thjing. I had line masterminds 157 and the upgraded to 178 Line anthems. The anthems are a couple of inches obove my head. At first it seemed like it was going to be really hard to use them. But after about a day I could still do all the same tricks. It doesnt really make that much of a difference.
Aug 12 2013 8:43PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
Posts: 11989 - Karma: 12,264
if you start a new season with them you won't be able to tell the difference
Aug 12 2013 8:46PM
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SteezyEvok
Posts: 290 - Karma: 109
I jumped from a 166 to 176 and saw nothing but great results. Way more stable for me. You'll be fine
Aug 12 2013 8:53PM
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_Jeffrey_
Posts: 1651 - Karma: 572
don't be a bitch, just ski
Aug 12 2013 8:57PM
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DeRizzo
Posts: 3827 - Karma: 3,485
You'll be more than fine. I'm around 5'8" right now and I am considering a pair of 177's. Right now I'm on 168's though so I'll probably wait another season.
Aug 12 2013 9:00PM
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EthanScott23
Posts: 203 - Karma: 89
I jumped from a 148 to a 163 and after the first couple runs i couldn't even notice the difference, you'll be fine.
Aug 12 2013 9:35PM
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50Kal
Posts: 2832 - Karma: 5,455
Unless you don't know how to ski, you will be fine. Sounds like your dads just jealous of your sick twin tips. He's obviously trying to get them from you by spouting nonsenses.
I'm 5'9'' and ride 176 AR7s. they feel short.
Aug 13 2013 2:55AM
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CaptainObvious.
Posts: 5712 - Karma: 20,638
Your dad is crazy. As long as you aren't a goomba, you'll be fine.

For reference, I'm only an inch an a half taller than you and I ski on 185s. They go well over my head and you will not feel anything but positives come out of the extra length.
Aug 13 2013 10:18AM
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HolySchimmel
Posts: 1601 - Karma: 1,297
you should be fine. Wish I found park skis that go over my head :(
Aug 13 2013 10:30AM
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Huck_Norris
Posts: 11487 - Karma: 18,627
You'll be totally fine, and they will ski far better everywhere else on the mountain. Enjoy!
Aug 13 2013 10:51AM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,885
I'm 5'8" and I ski 181 rockered skis and 176 cambered skis in the park, they're not too big at all, they're actually perfect. They may take some getting used to at first, but everything new does, but after a couple of runs you'll be very happy with longer skis, so much more stable.
Aug 13 2013 11:33AM
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250r
Posts: 2276 - Karma: 1,013
im 5'9 and ski 184s in the park...i dont know why there are so many kids riding around on fuckin snowblades...i really do not notice any difference in my ability to spin or getting on rails, and my skis are SOOO much more stable at speeds(in combination with their 25m radius), seems to help with switch landings a bit too.
Aug 13 2013 3:20PM
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gingersteeze270
Posts: 358 - Karma: 784
Perfect size. I'm around 510 and ride 181 park skis and could go longer. Even love to ride my 186 pow skis in the park and can do all the same shit
Aug 13 2013 3:43PM
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The_Polock
Posts: 345 - Karma: 1,280
Your new skis will be faster.  Dont sweat it!  It will make you a better skier to run on longer boards and you will learn to throw tricks with them just the same.  You are riding MAN ski's now son.
Aug 13 2013 3:54PM
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M.M
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 4,494
i am 5'7'' and i ride 176's i love the extra length, you will like them
Aug 13 2013 10:08PM
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The-RZA-Of-Ski
Posts: 252 - Karma: 397
you should get 186
Aug 13 2013 11:55PM
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Garrettchall
Posts: 51 - Karma: 52
I'm 5'5" and have 179's. and jumped up from 156 and I can't really tell the difference anymore
Aug 14 2013 12:04AM
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DayMan
Posts: 4704 - Karma: 8,748
I'm 6'1" and ride 191 Caylors and 184 Step Ups. You're fine. It's definitely weird at first though, I went from 168 Blends to my stepups and it felt super weird for the first couple days.
Aug 14 2013 8:46PM
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Bozite
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youre fine, when i was youre height i jumped to a pair of 178's still worked fine
Aug 14 2013 11:37PM
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