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Feschies
Posts: 252 - Karma: 18
Long vs. short skis?

I am 5'8 1/2' and I like shorter skis, like a 165. I used to ski long skis for racing, but now that there are parabolics it seems like everyone is skiing shorter skis now. It is soooo much easier to turn and stuff. plus when you catch air, it helps spinning.

Jan 13 2005 4:31PM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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I used to like short skis now I'm finding I need longer skis.


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Jan 13 2005 4:31PM
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4frntSkier
Posts: 4008 - Karma: 143
skis my height
Jan 13 2005 4:34PM
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General_Shredgnar
Posts: 3024 - Karma: 34
^yup yup
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Jan 13 2005 4:34PM
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Skipig25
Posts: 10729 - Karma: 256
I second that motion...or third or whatever



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Jan 13 2005 4:59PM
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ski8990
Posts: 5961 - Karma: 19
anywhere from the top of your head to your upper lip is good. any below your mouth is pussy. my skis are currently pushing it cause i was too poor to buy new skis this year



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Jan 13 2005 5:01PM
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Feschies
Posts: 252 - Karma: 18
^Pussy? Isnt that a little harsh? My skis go to my adam's apple. that is not because I am a pussy, it is because i like to ski shorter skis. i can make really quick turns on them.
Jan 13 2005 5:16PM
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reezyfbaby
Posts: 2308 - Karma: 13
180s for me
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Jan 13 2005 5:16PM
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wgjibber
Posts: 232 - Karma: 10
^haha i like the way you measure

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Jan 13 2005 5:16PM
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YOYOIMAGANGSTER
Posts: 111 - Karma: 10
i like my 180s
Jan 13 2005 6:16PM
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scientist
Posts: 6920 - Karma: 348
i am 5'2 and ski on 170 which are above my head by 3-5 cm. ar5s to


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Jan 13 2005 6:18PM
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SaraJ
Posts: 366 - Karma: 52
Mine a little bit taller than me. I mostly just found it harder to ski well all-mountain on shorter skis.

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Jan 13 2005 6:18PM
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nsnski240
Posts: 1623 - Karma: 15
a normal question! i'm 5'8' and ski 168cm scratches- up to te bridge of my nose, between the eyes




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Jan 13 2005 6:20PM
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St.Steezy
Posts: 4228 - Karma: 20
I ski 180s as well




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Jan 13 2005 6:54PM
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OnuJaarek
Posts: 177 - Karma: 10
My scrathces I got this year are about up to my nose with ski boots on. Some people say that ski size, or at least def. flex is about your weight so lighter people might even want to ski a junior ski.










Jan 13 2005 6:58PM
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TwinTipWonder
Posts: 1078 - Karma: 10
If people who have short skis grew balls and tried long skis, theyd find out that there really isnt a huge difference in turning ability. As long as youre a good skier, you can ski great regardless, RIGHT?
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Jan 13 2005 7:17PM
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GFskier
Posts: 72 - Karma: 9
im 5' 8' and ski 168 scratches. not to short not to long. however i respect any one who skis huge skis like plake. my friend can do 1080's on 195's. he's like 6'2'' though



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Jan 13 2005 7:21PM
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BCKicker540
Posts: 1283 - Karma: 11
Your height doesnt matter when you choose a ski, its all based on your weight and ability. So basically you all have no idea what your talking about.
Jan 13 2005 7:24PM
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GotamaBCshredder
Posts: 5062 - Karma: 424
I'm 6 foot and I ride 168's I guess that puts me in the pussy category bummer......

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Jan 13 2005 7:33PM
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TMswitch06
Posts: 987 - Karma: 11
^ I agree, when getting skis you cant base it all on height because someone that really short but really good could probably handle long skis.
Jan 13 2005 7:35PM
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00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
im about 174cm and ride 179 fujatives
Jan 13 2005 7:37PM
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hendrik.
Posts: 6715 - Karma: 267
i love how our male nature of measuring our dicks when we were young is now to measuring our skis...



its pretty sad guys, its whatever feels comfy for you....i like 210s though =)
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Jan 13 2005 7:40PM
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jflo453
Posts: 1383 - Karma: 26
ur skis should be a lil less than your height, but if u wanna b cool, ive got some 1981 rossie neon skis, theyre 225s, so they might be lil small but im sure u can get by
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Jan 13 2005 7:56PM
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telestar6
Posts: 2102 - Karma: 44
I ski 185's and I definetly wouldn't go any shorter. I tried my friends 181 1080's the other day and they just didn't seem like enough ski.

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Jan 13 2005 8:42PM
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winterkid33
Posts: 2267 - Karma: 52
^ cool we have the same sig. anyway it doesnt really matter get something that works for you and fuckin ski.
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Jan 13 2005 8:44PM
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VKarma185
Posts: 1162 - Karma: 12
^yea, shorter just pisses me off
Jan 13 2005 8:47PM
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rocktheLPs
Posts: 2095 - Karma: 14
i ride 182s and i can do short turns too so blah, i can go faster, land easier off jumps, and ski in powder better than if i had short skis. still want short skis?

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Jan 13 2005 9:01PM
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cko
Posts: 1869 - Karma: 32
5'8' and 165's??? what is this fucking skiboarding?


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Jan 13 2005 9:17PM
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Posts: 20239 - Karma: 1,273
I'm 5'4' and I ski 180cm...fuckin huge man.

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Jan 13 2005 10:07PM
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jflo453
Posts: 1383 - Karma: 26
wow, the freeskiing community sure is vertically challanged
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Jan 13 2005 10:14PM
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mattwalker
Posts: 5063 - Karma: 2,478
5'8 = 171 centermounted FR71's

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Jan 13 2005 10:16PM
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rynmartn
Posts: 2697 - Karma: 21
just a tad under 6ft and skiing on 181s...there just a little shorter then me and there work good everyweere


yay skiing

Jan 14 2005 12:05AM
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d-loc
Posts: 7479 - Karma: 15
5'7 and using the 176 scratch fs... i had the 168 line 1260's a few years ago and i will never go back. easier to land on longer skit



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Jan 14 2005 8:47AM
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rodadeaco
Posts: 1054 - Karma: 10
longer skis help you stay balanced and stable, I'm 5'11' (180 cm) and I ride 169cm Fujatives and I wish I had bought 179. I can't imagine riding on skis that only come to my adams apple, it's rediculous
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Jan 14 2005 9:28AM
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