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Is 176 too short for me

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jellomellow
Posts: 961 - Karma: 3,562
Ive got a pair of pipe cleaners in 176 and was wondering if the were to short for me I'm 6'4 btw.
Jan 28 2016 9:32PM
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BumpzNtrees
Posts: 354 - Karma: 1,037
how heavy are you? i hope you're a twig because 176 is pushing it a little for such a tall frame
Jan 28 2016 9:45PM
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jellomellow
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BumpzNtreeshow heavy are you? i hope you're a twig because 176 is pushing it a little for such a tall frame


Around 200 lbs
Jan 28 2016 9:58PM
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Jack_the_tuner
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You should probably be in the 180's, unless you are still learning. Or stay in the 170's if you just like doing really fast spins, but always hoping your skis don't give out on the landing of a larger jump. You will also appreciate the stability of the extra length as you start to ski faster.
Jan 28 2016 10:12PM
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BumpzNtrees
Posts: 354 - Karma: 1,037
jellomellowAround 200 lbs


What's your sole length? Don't panic, especially if you already bought them. Having a shorter ski will likely be good for learning shuffles and things but as Jack said, when you progress and are ready to take it to a longer ski, will appreciate the stability of the length
Jan 28 2016 11:35PM
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BumpzNtrees
Posts: 354 - Karma: 1,037
jellomellowAround 200 lbs


What's your sole length? Don't panic, especially if you already bought them. Having a shorter ski will likely be good for learning shuffles and things but as Jack said, when you progress and are ready to take it to a longer ski, will appreciate the stability of the length
Jan 28 2016 11:40PM
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DBL
Posts: 1405 - Karma: 2,218
If you can get 181's do it! I ride them in 181 and I'm 5'10, best skis I've ever owned!
Jan 29 2016 12:14AM
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KravtZ
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I always round up if its a decision. Never has failed me. Long skis feel so much better and more stable
Jan 29 2016 9:02AM
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Pole-Less
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I wouldnt change if I were you. Your length is about right.
Jan 29 2016 12:34PM
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DBack1321
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I'm 6'1", 200 lbs and I ski 189s as my everyday ski and196 as my pow ski. Demo/borrow a longer ski and see if you like it.
Jan 29 2016 3:24PM
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jca
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if they feel good, go for it. I would think they'd be too short though, im 5'7 and wouldnt go shorter than 180ish for a cambered park ski.
Jan 29 2016 3:33PM
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