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Shorter size park ski pros/cons
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What up guys, right now im rocking chronics and they are 185s. I was just wondering if I picked up another set of skis just for the park, would 178s be really short. Im 6' 190lbs if that helps
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178s will be slightly less stable on the approach and slightly easier to spin, but I'd say the difference will be marginal. If there's something that you're battling with now that you think may be the result of your skis being too long, going to shorter skis might not make it any easier. For your height, either size is OK. Although if you're looking at something rockered tip and tail, then 185 might suit you better.
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You would sacrifice stability and some sty, but I've found that shorter skis are more fun to play with in the park and its easier to spin
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Yeah makes sense, basically I want something thats buttery and can spin a little easier. I wont be hitting massive jumps so they should be fine
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yah also if you take 185's and put them right next to 178's with the centers lined up you will find that the difference is really small and it would effect you to much either way
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PROS: swing weight. rails. snappy shufflez--definitely more forgiving on under/over-rotated landings.
CONS: big jumps. actually skiing. less platform for front/backseat landings. depending on many factors(weight. height. ability. style. preferences) can feel less poppy and even 'dead'
from everything you've said it doesnt sound like it'd be a bad thing, but it all depend on what feels right, to you.
are you planning on getting chronics, just shorter? i wouldnt think that would be worth it. you may.
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im 5'9"(at best), my park skis are 179s(means nothing), i like a longer ski...
if you have the chance to ski a shorter ski before you buy, do that.
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To add to my previous post, when I first got my Volkl Steps, I felt that they were too long at 179. I had previously demoed the 171 which was the only size available that day. But I was so stoked with their performance that I was sold on the ski. It took a while to adjust to the bigger size, but after riding the 179 for a few seasons, I wish they were even a bit longer. My point is that, provided you're within a sensible size range, you'll more than likely be able to pull the same moves with the same ease on different size planks after a short adjustment period.
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Kickerzzz178s will be slightly less stable on the approach and slightly easier to spin, but I'd say the difference will be marginal. If there's something that you're battling with now that you think may be the result of your skis being too long, going to shorter skis might not make it any easier. For your height, either size is OK. Although if you're looking at something rockered tip and tail, then 185 might suit you better.
KickerzzzTo add to my previous post, when I first got my Volkl Steps, I felt that they were too long at 179. I had previously demoed the 171 which was the only size available that day. But I was so stoked with their performance that I was sold on the ski. It took a while to adjust to the bigger size, but after riding the 179 for a few seasons, I wish they were even a bit longer. My point is that, provided you're within a sensible size range, you'll more than likely be able to pull the same moves with the same ease on different size planks after a short adjustment period.
spot on
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Thanks guys, I rode the al dentes in a 178 and honestly it wasn't fun. They were too short and anything bigger than a 25 ft jump was like rolling the dice. Wish I could try them in a 188 but my local shop sadly didn't have any
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