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Rockered ski sizing?

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LijeBing
Posts: 127 - Karma: 48
Hey i'm 5' 11" and I'm thinking about buying some on3p filthy riches in a 171. The skis are super rockered, so im wondering should I go bigger than that??
Oct 17 2013 4:35PM
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RubberSoul
Posts: 11249 - Karma: 14,642
it depends on the specifics of the ski but rockered skis do tend to "ski short"

anyway, at 5'11" 171 is too short IMO anyway. i'm the same height and use 183s and that's very normal

assuming youre a decent skier and won't have trouble handling them, yeah i'd def go bigger than that
Oct 17 2013 4:39PM
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Dorf.
Posts: 765 - Karma: 1,631
Go with something a lot longer. I'm 5' 3" and ride a 166cm fully cambered park ski just fine. I would get something 180+
Oct 17 2013 4:59PM
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LijeBing
Posts: 127 - Karma: 48
Thanks guys, +K

Oct 17 2013 6:13PM
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M.M
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5'7'' and ride 176 filthy rich's
Oct 17 2013 6:19PM
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hbryan
Posts: 26 - Karma: 22
YES! im 5'8" and i ride a 174 park ski... so yes get the next size up
Oct 17 2013 10:32PM
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MAvallon
Posts: 246 - Karma: 138
Definitely get the 181s... Just curious what size are you riding now
Oct 17 2013 10:40PM
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LijeBing
Posts: 127 - Karma: 48
Well I've been riding 171 in a full camber ski, so after getting the 171 Filthy's off some dude for super cheap i realized i was an idiot and hadn't thought about the rocker.
Oct 19 2013 2:03PM
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Jiberfish
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Definately get longer ones..


Im 5'7" And ride 179 one lifes.

Take your regular ski size and get a ski 10-15 inches longer
Oct 19 2013 7:09PM
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LijeBing
Posts: 127 - Karma: 48
If this is for a primarily park ski, should I get the 181 or 186 model?
Nov 11 2013 11:34PM
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theTRIBE101
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I'm 6'2" and ride 179 K2 recoil which run 183. Can't get bigger skis :(
Nov 12 2013 12:01AM
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