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am i too short?

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freestylejibmaster
Posts: 251 - Karma: 10
im 5'7' and 165 lbs. im thinkin bout getting 178s will that be too long? im a beginner in park but advanced on all mountain thanks
Jan 24 2005 10:47PM
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t-roy
Posts: 4041 - Karma: 52
those would be good
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Jan 24 2005 10:48PM
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jib-unit00
Posts: 6704 - Karma: 18
uumm yea..if ur a beginner then you should try smaller skis then advance to bigger ones as you advance with your skiing skills.
Jan 24 2005 10:48PM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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you're fine


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Jan 24 2005 10:50PM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21671 - Karma: 4,158
definetelly start smaller if you are a beginner in the park and once you get some stability move up
Jan 24 2005 10:50PM
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Armadaguy
Posts: 1697 - Karma: 70
you'll be fine it will just make you not spin on the jump because if u do u will catch tips and stuff
do it for yourself and no one else
Jan 24 2005 10:51PM
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freestylejibmaster
Posts: 251 - Karma: 10
thanks guys
Jan 24 2005 10:55PM
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fr33rid3r
Posts: 1775 - Karma: 18
noooooooooooooo you're not too short. long skis are steeze.






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Jan 25 2005 1:15AM
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bret
Posts: 2848 - Karma: 839
i'm 5 foot 3 and 120 lbs. i rock 172 moships. you can handle whateva size skis you want, and don't let these kids tell you different or nothin.



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Jan 25 2005 1:29AM
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mommy
Posts: 12072 - Karma: 59
you arnt too short, but your ARE too ugly.
Jan 25 2005 8:34AM
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shitfaced
Posts: 335 - Karma: 10
does size matter, my gf thinks so the bigger the better she says
if your gona go go big!!!
or longer is better


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Jan 25 2005 10:51AM
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mnjib
Posts: 5592 - Karma: 362
your fine i was useing a pair of 178 for a while(i am 5'5) cuz my other skis broke. the only thing i couldnt do on them was corks other then that i didnt notice any differnece. so have fun!
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Jan 25 2005 10:54AM
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skogenchick
Posts: 1386 - Karma: -3
im like 5'10 and a chick, i went from skiboards to 178s when i was like 13. i ski 179s and i really like the extra lenght
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Jan 25 2005 11:34AM
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shitfaced
Posts: 335 - Karma: 10
^im a little fat kid, want to come ride with me, i've got a little xtra for you to ride too...


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Jan 25 2005 11:38AM
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Kasanovah
Posts: 912 - Karma: 35
If you rock all mtn easily then your skiing is prolly good enough that you can handle the length. Bigger twins are easier to handle, like typically with normal skis you go to yor nose, and with twins I like to wrap the top of your head. But obviously you can go a little bigger or smaller and its not gonna ruin your day or anything


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Jan 25 2005 11:53AM
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candidefan04
Posts: 755 - Karma: 11
im 5'7'' and 135 pounds and i ride the 178 mike nicks and there fine so with you being heavier than me they should be perfect
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Jan 25 2005 12:49PM
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scientist
Posts: 6920 - Karma: 348
im 5'1 and ski on 170 ar5s, plus im 90 pounds give or take



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Jan 25 2005 1:43PM
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TheWorst
Posts: 7883 - Karma: 17
if your a beginner in the park then id say go with something a little shorter... it also depends how old you are though because you might grow alot... im 6 feet skiing on 176's
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Jan 25 2005 4:27PM
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mark311
Posts: 508 - Karma: 21
you say you are good all mountain? what do you ride now? go that long, if you feel that might be too long, go a little shorter. i like a park ski to come up to about my forehead.
Jan 25 2005 4:27PM
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(Jonesy)
Posts: 2594 - Karma: 20
here's a tip : don't ask for advice on this site. try a few different sizes out and see where you feel most comfortable.

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Jan 25 2005 4:29PM
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kjfreerider
Posts: 2495 - Karma: 14
pollard is 5'11 160 and he rides 186 in the park. true hes an incredible skier but u can def handle a 178




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Jan 25 2005 4:47PM
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freestylejibmaster
Posts: 251 - Karma: 10
thanks guys, im 14 but idk if im gonna grow n e more cuz i grew only like 5 inches last year and i havent grown at all this year. i currently have old rossi cuts that are about 150 or 160 im not sure. And i would try skis out but i live in michigan so the slopes arent that good so they dont have demo huts or n e thing round here for like 200 miles. thanks for all ur help guys
Jan 25 2005 5:00PM
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