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sarchie13
Posts: 5 - Karma: 14
I am 6' 1-2" male that weighs around 200 lbs and I am looking for new skis. I am currently riding 191 cm skis and am looking to find a new pair. I am wondering if I drop to around 170 cm, if that will be proper to ski park and all mountain on twin tips?
Oct 19 2016 12:19PM
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peteythefish
Posts: 226 - Karma: 406
I would not go anything smaller than 176cm.
Oct 19 2016 12:22PM
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Moment
Posts: 255 - Karma: 3,095
178-182 range at the shortest.
Oct 19 2016 12:38PM
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PNayr
Posts: 355 - Karma: 727
I'm like 6'1 180 and I don't ride anything smaller than 180s
Oct 19 2016 12:53PM
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SofaKingSick
Posts: 9339 - Karma: 61,310
why do you want to drop so much length? what's motivating that. normally people get bigger skis, are worried about it, then realize how much better they are. ive never heard of anyone except beginners wanting to drop 20cm off their skis haha

no offense, just confused
Oct 19 2016 12:56PM
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JAlps
Posts: 555 - Karma: 1,939
I'm the same height as you but I'm around 150 lbs.

Personally the shortest ski I seriously ride is 176... and it feels fine outside of charging big gnarly shit, or trying to go through bumps Candide style. I don't think I would ride anything shorter daily.

Just remember with park shorter length = less weight but also less stability. So by going for a slightly longer ski you are gaining that stability and forgiveness in your landings etc.

TL;DR go with something in the low 180's for park IMO.
Oct 19 2016 12:58PM
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gapersarefriends
Posts: 2158 - Karma: 4,270
I get terrified when i'm on skis shorter than 180, and i weigh about 15 lbs less same height
Oct 19 2016 1:25PM
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rballs_
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im 5'11 140lbs riding 186s for big mountain and 177s for park. wanted to get 184s for park but couldnt find the pair i wanted in them
Oct 19 2016 1:30PM
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Casey
Posts: 7878 - Karma: 24,685
I am the same size as you, all my park skis have been 180 at least. I bumped up to 189 for my pow skis and my new all mountain set-up is 185, and I even had to talk myself I to going that short. Unless you are skiing indoors a 170 is going to be so annoying for you.
Oct 19 2016 1:38PM
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270on420out
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I'm 5' 10" and 165 pounds and I ride 181s
Oct 19 2016 4:04PM
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sarchie13
Posts: 5 - Karma: 14
Thanks for all the advice, I am looking at a good deal for a smaller set of skis but like everyone said, I like the bigger skis. I'm just going to have to keep looking for bigger skis.

Thanks!
Oct 19 2016 6:58PM
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YoungWookiee
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I'm 6'3 185pounds and rude the 186cm kartel 98s and I think if they are are perfect although if they were like 188-190cm they'd give me that longer feel that the shorter guys get when they ride a little bit higher then they should
Oct 21 2016 12:07AM
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