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Skis for Terrain Park

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pagesda
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Hey everyone!

I wanted to see if anyone can help me out. I am 6'1 185lbs. and I am in search of short skiis/blades that would be the go to pair for the terrain park. I ski with boarders who usually stay in the park area but my skis are too long to hit a lot of things. What size should I get? I would like to get blades but I feel that ones a little longer would be good for the hill as well as the park. I will be skiing in vail this February so need them soon.

What would a good size be?
What is a good brand?
Is there anything else I should look at?


Thanks for the help!
Dec 19 2013 3:39PM
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patt.
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#firstforBishop
Dec 19 2013 5:20PM
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PizzaKid
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Don't. Ever. Get. Snowblades. But seriously just get some used park ski's around 180 and you'll be fine, and after skiing the used ones for a while you can see how the size feels and see if you want to go up or down a little. But really with your height and weight apark ski close to 180 would be great
Dec 19 2013 5:35PM
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pagesda
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I have 175s right now and think they are too long. I was thinking 165 or 160. Would that be way too short? I feel like it would be easier to hit rails
Dec 19 2013 10:43PM
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Scotty_Boy
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I wouldn't go shorter, I'm only 5'7 and 175 lbs. and I have 174s. What kind of ski are you currently using
Dec 19 2013 10:50PM
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MACK.
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those are perfect
Dec 19 2013 11:00PM
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SladeSki
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I'm 5'11" 160lbs and ride 182 Armada Halos in the park. For your size and weight I would not go shorter than 175cm for a park ski. Yours are a great size. Getting skis that short will make you unstable, and you'll look like an idiot.

Check out ON3P park models, those are my next skis!
Dec 20 2013 8:28AM
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TotalNan
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Yeah don't be that guy that rocks ski blades... ever. Get a decent park ski. It will be great on rails jumps etc and still be able to be taken around the mountain. I'm the same size as you and ride a 186 park ski. It doesn't need to be short to hit rails. I absolutely wouldn't go shorter than 178 or 176ish for your size if you're firm about getting a shorter ski.
Dec 20 2013 8:36AM
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ThundaKilla
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I'm 6'2 and my park skis are 186s... I think you should be fine with longer skis
Dec 22 2013 9:41PM
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amo
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yeah I'm 5'9" and 140 and ski 177 park skis, and now when i take out my 172 elizabeths they feel short. i wouldn't go below 180 if I were you. And if you feel like blades would make rails easier then just gotta get that confidence up. commit on some real skis!
Dec 23 2013 12:19PM
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