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What size ski should I get

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Jibbz
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I am 5'8 and I want to buy a nice pair of twin tips, the problem is I'm 16 and growing so I want to get them a little big. What size ski should I buy?
Feb 8 2016 8:21PM
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.CJ.
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It all depends on your ability, weight, and the type of ski.
But just a general length for you would be somewhere between 174-181
Feb 8 2016 8:24PM
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Swandog7
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Really like 170-180 or so. I really woulsnt get to hasty. IM 5'7 riding 170s and I think they are perfect. If you get a cambered ski it would be better to go for a lower size than a rockered ski.
Feb 8 2016 8:30PM
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User1
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One time I saw a kid take a dump on a cat so, you should probably get 175
Feb 8 2016 8:35PM
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d__h
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probably around wrong forum-gear talk cm
Feb 8 2016 8:37PM
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Negromancer
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As said previously depends on your weight, profile of the ski, and ability. However I'd say something around the 170 - 180cm mark would be good. If you're still learning and hitting small jumps most of the time then look for something around 170- 174cm. If you're more competent and hit a lot of big features then I'd go for around 175 - 180cm.

Also in future post gear questions to Gear Talk forum you'll get a lot less troll answers.
Feb 8 2016 8:38PM
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winniecash
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im 5'4 and i ride 155's and 174's 155's are a little shorter and squirlier at higher speeds but very playful, 174's arent as playful and a little harder on my legs but carve and float great.
LOL this probally doesnt help u at all tho
Feb 8 2016 9:03PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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pops.im 5'4 and i ride 155's and 174's 155's are a little shorter and squirlier at higher speeds but very playful, 174's arent as playful and a little harder on my legs but carve and float great.
LOL this probally doesnt help u at all tho


you should not be riding 174 if you're 5'4
Feb 8 2016 9:20PM
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winniecash
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Dennis_Reynoldsyou should not be riding 174 if you're 5'4


ik there a tad over sized for me, but they were brand new 2014 scratches i found at a ski swap and they were 175, couldnt pass that up, theyll be great in a year or two when im a big boy!
Feb 8 2016 9:42PM
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JakeBarrett
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I'd say 138s. Only go above 140 if you're a true baller
Feb 8 2016 9:46PM
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ChachieRaybanz
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190's
Feb 10 2016 12:42PM
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Connor_Sullivan
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It depends on whether or not you want a ski with Rocker or camber, your style and aggressiveness of skiing and also personal preference. Realistically If you have a Rockered ski you can probably comfortably ski up to a low 180 whereas a full camber ski you may only want a mid range 170 ski.
Feb 10 2016 1:06PM
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dyer
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It's should be double overhead just like the waves I'm going to shread tomorrow on a rainy mt hood
Feb 10 2016 11:41PM
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joburrr
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get the longest skis you can fit in the car, seriously tho Im your size and have skid 165-175 for years just got 184s and have landed every single rail and jump trick 10x easier.
Feb 11 2016 4:08AM
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Jibbz
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Haha ^
Feb 13 2016 4:54PM
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HAMNATION
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joebluntget the longest skis you can fit in the car, seriously tho Im your size and have skid 165-175 for years just got 184s and have landed every single rail and jump trick 10x easier.


I cut a hole between my trunk and backseat to fit my pow skis in get 215's and ball out like it's 1982
Feb 13 2016 7:59PM
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