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LONGER skis please

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D.Willy
Posts: 1248 - Karma: 15
So, last season and the season previous I used 161 1080 vinnies. They were wonderfully fun but got way to flimsy for me seeing I was 5'10..I know..Anyways, I was reluctant to move all the way up to 179's this year, but because of healthy incouragment I picked up my brand new fujatives. Now after a long looong summer tonight was my first night using them and that is a pretty big jump in size... I had the best time, i can not stress more to go bigger in size it is so awsome, you have so much moe controll, speed, area to land. Awsome, so if you are skeptical about going bigger, do iiit



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Dec 18 2004 7:48PM
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skisebski
Posts: 5970 - Karma: 21
ive got me some 181's and im about 6'1




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Dec 18 2004 7:50PM
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vtrider
Posts: 1988 - Karma: 41
yea, bigger is better, i just started riding a 195 b3 and its badass. and im on the east coast!
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Dec 18 2004 7:58PM
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MattMcGinnis
Posts: 2396 - Karma: 73
ive got 165 tm's from last year.. they are getting a bit small as i am 5'5 about. however ive got some skogens in a 176 and i love the length. get them big for sure.





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Dec 18 2004 8:00PM
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r5tommy
Posts: 3608 - Karma: 90
i went from 169 to 179 (5,11) and i thouroughly enjoy the length
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Dec 18 2004 8:01PM
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free_ski
Posts: 447 - Karma: 14
6' holding strong with some 172's. I tend to like skis a bit shorter though.

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Dec 18 2004 11:48PM
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freeski1620
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 1,718
im 6'2 and i have 180s and 185s. i like my leingth. but i did almost buy a pair of 165 tm's the other day for 235, brand new in the wraper.

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Dec 19 2004 2:10AM
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fr33rid3r
Posts: 1775 - Karma: 18
long skis are awesome. should be at least an inch taller than you. that's being hypocritical, cuz im 6'2 and i have Karma 185s, but im tall so it's different. and anyway, they are still the same height as me. long skis have steeeeeeeeeeeze.






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Dec 19 2004 3:28AM
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navigator
Posts: 377 - Karma: 17
the size of your skis is what ever is practical. im 6' and i like mine around 185 just because they are quick enough through the tight trees but are still somewhat stable at high speed but if its big open lines i go for anything over 190
Dec 19 2004 3:31AM
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Shaggy
Posts: 4349 - Karma: 17
yup, im enjoyin the longer ski, next year i wanna get the 186 pollard, or something around 185
Dec 19 2004 3:33AM
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Epiphany
Posts: 254 - Karma: 10
Love the long skis... I'm 6 feet and I ride 193's... As the other guy said, they are great for straight lining and wide open areas.. but for tight stuff, I'd much rather use my new 181 Tweaks... so much easier... just gotta sacrifice some stability when straight lining.
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Dec 19 2004 4:34AM
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schlonginator
Posts: 3971 - Karma: 27
yeah big skis rock - the suck for riding tight bumps though




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Dec 19 2004 5:31AM
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TwinTipRider
Posts: 1398 - Karma: 10
well i'm 6'3 and i have mike nicks 171 kinda short but how are the longer skis for spinning cuz i was thinking about getting some 180s next year

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Dec 19 2004 9:15AM
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Aseets
Posts: 2171 - Karma: 17
last year i had 164's and now i have 181's and as far as just popping a 180 in a run, i don't notice a difference in spinning/weight/length. but i can't vouche for anything over a 180


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Dec 19 2004 10:58AM
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Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
even though u have more weight to throw around, if u have ur skis centermounted (like my 179 fujas) ull notice its much more balanced, not to mention how much better long skis look in the air. With bigger skis, landing is also so much more simple
Dec 19 2004 10:59AM
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Aseets
Posts: 2171 - Karma: 17
going faster regular and switch is easier, too.
Oh yah FYI buttering with madtrix is where the future of this sport is going


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Dec 19 2004 11:05AM
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well really its all about preference
Dec 19 2004 11:50AM
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PJ
Posts: 589 - Karma: 10
Yeah, longer skis are so much better. I jumped from 164 to 180 this year (I'm 6'3') and the difference was great. Awsome for jumps and landing switch.
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Dec 19 2004 4:34PM
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mommy
Posts: 12072 - Karma: 59
landing tricks on big skis is a lot more rewarding and difficult than on small ones.
Dec 19 2004 4:41PM
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ECfreeski3
Posts: 12019 - Karma: 126
ya, and you cant beat the stability. my skis this year are my height exactly, but onyl because i didnt get new skis this year. always go big
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Dec 19 2004 4:43PM
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Campeador
Posts: 7516 - Karma: -1,227
dude as long as there about an inch or so above or below your height or anywhere inbetween then you're good



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Dec 19 2004 4:54PM
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Aseets
Posts: 2171 - Karma: 17
you're good at whatever you want
I've never heard of anyone complain about having skis too long
but i've never heard of people complaining about skis being too short, just that once they've gotten longer skis they like it better


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Dec 19 2004 5:17PM
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wolfmansbro
Posts: 2155 - Karma: 137
people focus to much on the length of their ski. It all depends on what you are trying to ski. Powder skis tend to be longer. If your from the east or midwest then chances are you want a shorter ski because you will not need a longer ski to support the speed. If you prefer longer then get longer skis, but remember its easier to control a shorter ski, expesially if you are not as good of a skier.
Take for instance i am 6' and i use a 157cm for a slalom ski, 171 park ski, and a 176 all mountain ski. When im out west i like a 180+ ski for the park and a 185+ for powder
Dec 19 2004 6:53PM
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SkiLuigi1300
Posts: 607 - Karma: 10
i have 182s and im 6'2'

theyre pretty sweet but theyre line 1260s and are mounted like 4 cm in front of the reccomended spot so im finding then to have less control than my shorter skis so far (although it was all man made snow last nite, and ive only ridden then once so far)
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Dec 19 2004 6:55PM
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ECfreeski3
Posts: 12019 - Karma: 126
i ski nothing but east coast and i still hate short skis. why would u want to sacrifice stability?
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Dec 19 2004 7:44PM
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ScratchCobra66
Posts: 3688 - Karma: 11
6'1 169 Pe's





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Dec 19 2004 7:46PM
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Shaggy
Posts: 4349 - Karma: 17
well, longer isnt necessarily more stable. a 160 stiff ass race ski will be a hell of alot more stable than a soft twintip even if its 180cm at high speeds
Dec 19 2004 10:11PM
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wasatch
Posts: 428 - Karma: 62
My friend is 5'9 and wont go higer than 165, he thinks long skis are gay and you can't do anything in them. He can do 540's on the ground though.
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Dec 19 2004 10:15PM
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guddgulf17
Posts: 3037 - Karma: 10
i should have gotten the chronics in a 177, not a 167. i was afraid taht the skis would be hard ot throw around though
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Dec 19 2004 10:19PM
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tito_skier
Posts: 1219 - Karma: 24
5`11 185
Dec 19 2004 11:01PM
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Crock360
Posts: 2100 - Karma: 23
i'm only 5'7 and ski a 170, and planned on getting the PE in a 169 but everyone saying i'll ski better on the 159's...i'm kinda reluctant to get such a short ski. at my height, is 170 about right?


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Dec 19 2004 11:09PM
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ski-line900
Posts: 338 - Karma: 11
Im 6'0' and i ski Skogens....i like them, i want to ski the t-hall, i could see myself rocking those baby's....




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Dec 19 2004 11:44PM
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LPT_311
Posts: 2239 - Karma: 12
i think he meant more stable as far as landing and spinning goes








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Dec 20 2004 8:51AM
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teamdummy
Posts: 1189 - Karma: 2,605
i rocked 207's all through the 90's. 179 PE's now
Dec 20 2004 9:16AM
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hexum
Posts: 840 - Karma: 10
crock, im 5' 8' and im 171 1080s, they fit pretty well, and are about as tall as i am. I was thinking of moving up to a 179 pistol since im a very strong skier, even though im in the middle of ny. Its really all about how strong of a skier you are and what type of skiing you want to do. If youre park only and cant ski for shit, then stay short, youll have an easier time. If you like ripping outside of the park and skiing fast (i consider fast going over 50mph) then get something bigger, or you could be in for a nasty surprise... like a ragdoll

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Dec 20 2004 9:27AM
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LeBlanc
Posts: 2888 - Karma: 20
what size should I go for? Im around 5'1'-5'2' ,I weigh 115-120, I can do 360s and 540s, I ski about 50% park, 30% groomers and ice(east coast), and 20% trees. What size should I go for?



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Dec 20 2004 9:46AM
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espen^R
Posts: 2330 - Karma: 192
my skiis are 1 inch longer than me..i think thats great....never ski woth skiis that are below yoyr height.... Its so much moe to land on!
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Dec 20 2004 10:20AM
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TimmyP
Posts: 2086 - Karma: 128
ITS MORE OF HOW MUCH YOU WEIGH, RATHER THAN HOW TALL YOU ARE, I'M 6'1 AND ABOUT 145 lbs, and i ski 172s


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Dec 20 2004 12:28PM
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1080chubs
Posts: 1001 - Karma: 28
i'm 5'6 or 5'7 i'm riding 174
Dec 20 2004 12:54PM
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1080chubs
Posts: 1001 - Karma: 28
well if its weight that you measure, then i'm 145, 5'7, and ride 174 (Note, i'm not fat, but i'm not a skinny snowboarder kid, i weigh alot because i'm a football player so i lift everyday)
Dec 20 2004 1:02PM
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