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yzzid
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I'm around 5'11 140 pounds and I need help on ski sizes.
I want to get some bent chetlers but have no idea if I should get 185 or 178, Im leaning toward the 178 but any input would be great
Nov 9 2016 12:21PM
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OregonDead
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You probably want the 185s. If you get the 178 they will be shorter than you are. Ummmmm short skis suck.
Nov 9 2016 2:04PM
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SofaKingSick
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185 my man
Nov 9 2016 2:14PM
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FluidMotion
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185 is a safer bet
Nov 9 2016 2:18PM
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Turd.Ferguson
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gain some weight and get a 185. Those things are gonna drag you around
Nov 9 2016 2:21PM
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yzzid
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What do you mean drag me around?
Nov 9 2016 5:47PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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ummmmmm
Nov 9 2016 5:56PM
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OregonDead
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yzzidWhat do you mean drag me around?


I would not worry about that. I'm also a skinny guy 6' and depending on how much I get my grub on maybe 150- 160 with my boots and outerwear on. I ride 187 YLEs for my daily driver and I would not want them any shorter. I haven't skied the Chetlers but they have rocker and a pretty progressive mounting point so they'll probably ski shorter than a traditional ski.
Nov 9 2016 6:17PM
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chef_boyardee
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where do you spend most of your time skiing? if its in the park, i would say 178 for sure, unless you are still growing. And also considering your weight, 178 might be a better choice. It really depends on what type of skiing you do. Longer skis obviously provide more stability than shorter skis, but that comes at the cost of added swing weight, which will make spins etc more difficult. However, if you don't ski park a whole lot, that probably shouldn't concern you much.
Nov 9 2016 7:14PM
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brett_fisher
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i like bigger skis i go a little bit taller then me
Nov 9 2016 7:59PM
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jordanj801
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I would definatly stick about the 180s for control
Nov 9 2016 9:06PM
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SofaKingSick
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yzzidWhat do you mean drag me around?


yeah no those wont drag you around (assuming youre a decent skier)

where and what do you ski? if you mostly/only ski park/small hills id say 178 maybe, otherwise def 185
Nov 10 2016 8:57AM
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.Hugo.
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No question 185. Short skis suck
Nov 10 2016 9:42AM
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clorox
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I ride 178's and I'm 5'8", 165lb
Nov 10 2016 9:44AM
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yzzid
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SofaKingSickyeah no those wont drag you around (assuming youre a decent skier)

where and what do you ski? if you mostly/only ski park/small hills id say 178 maybe, otherwise def 185


I prob won't be doing rails with pow skis, I ski everywhere
Nov 10 2016 11:43AM
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yzzid
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SofaKingSickyeah no those wont drag you around (assuming youre a decent skier)

where and what do you ski? if you mostly/only ski park/small hills id say 178 maybe, otherwise def 185


I'm just worried the 185 will be too much ski but if I get the 178 I feel like I'll look down and they'll feel hella short especially after I'm in my boots and the bindings are on.
Nov 10 2016 11:46AM
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SofaKingSick
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yzzidI'm just worried the 185 will be too much ski but if I get the 178 I feel like I'll look down and they'll feel hella short especially after I'm in my boots and the bindings are on.


oh wow i forgot we were talking pow skis. yeah def 185 unless youre not very good at skiing. 178 will be a little short period, and they have some rocker/early rise too dont they?
Nov 10 2016 12:09PM
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.Hugo.
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yzzidI'm just worried the 185 will be too much ski but if I get the 178 I feel like I'll look down and they'll feel hella short especially after I'm in my boots and the bindings are on.


1. Quit thinking about it
2. Buy the 185s
3. Thank me later
Nov 10 2016 12:15PM
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Randy_Quench
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yzzidI'm just worried the 185 will be too much ski but if I get the 178 I feel like I'll look down and they'll feel hella short especially after I'm in my boots and the bindings are on.


.Hugo.1. Quit thinking about it
2. Buy the 185s
3. Thank me later

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They are a rockered pow ski. If you don't buy the 185s you are an idiot.
Nov 10 2016 12:36PM
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yzzid
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Jigglewhere do you spend most of your time skiing? if its in the park, i would say 178 for sure, unless you are still growing. And also considering your weight, 178 might be a better choice. It really depends on what type of skiing you do. Longer skis obviously provide more stability than shorter skis, but that comes at the cost of added swing weight, which will make spins etc more difficult. However, if you don't ski park a whole lot, that probably shouldn't concern you much.


I'm gonna be skiing at resorts all around the mountain, When there is pow I'll be skiing it and also in the trees, I also want to be able to do spins but I feel like if I get the 178s they'll feel super short on the deep pow days
Nov 11 2016 5:50PM
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1kewldewd
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Since they're rockered pow skis I would def go 185. I am a little lighter and shorter then you and I rode my buddies 185 chetlers and they didn't feel too long.
Nov 11 2016 6:28PM
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tomPietrowski
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I have spent a bit of time on the bents and honestly I would prob go 178. Im 5'11 and 170lbs and the 185 feels good to me but its still a big ski. Seeing how you dont weigh much you dont need that extra surface area of the 185 to help you float so going for the 178 will make the skis lighter so easier to throw around and also more maneuverable in the trees and tight terrain. The 185 will be quite a bit of ski for you but that is not to say you cant ride it. If your style is more straightline everything at mach 10 then the 185 will be the one to go for but if you want to be more playfull then the 178 will be a better choice.
Nov 11 2016 6:53PM
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yzzid
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tomPietrowskiI have spent a bit of time on the bents and honestly I would prob go 178. Im 5'11 and 170lbs and the 185 feels good to me but its still a big ski. Seeing how you dont weigh much you dont need that extra surface area of the 185 to help you float so going for the 178 will make the skis lighter so easier to throw around and also more maneuverable in the trees and tight terrain. The 185 will be quite a bit of ski for you but that is not to say you cant ride it. If your style is more straightline everything at mach 10 then the 185 will be the one to go for but if you want to be more playfull then the 178 will be a better choice.


Thanks for the great advice! It's just hard to decide because I'm 17 and I've been saving up to buy a pair of bents for a while so I gotta make the decision for which lenght. Mostly everyone Has said 185 but u actually have experience on the bents. I just don't know who's advice to take haha. I am done growing but I will probably gain weight in the future but no more than like 15 pounds. I'm so indecisive haha. I definitely want more of a playful ski but I'm worried 178 is just gonna feel small. I have been told that because of the rocket and early rise on the bent chetlers that I should have a longer ski because they ski short. What do yo think?
Nov 11 2016 7:24PM
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tomPietrowski
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yzzidThanks for the great advice! It's just hard to decide because I'm 17 and I've been saving up to buy a pair of bents for a while so I gotta make the decision for which lenght. Mostly everyone Has said 185 but u actually have experience on the bents. I just don't know who's advice to take haha. I am done growing but I will probably gain weight in the future but no more than like 15 pounds. I'm so indecisive haha. I definitely want more of a playful ski but I'm worried 178 is just gonna feel small. I have been told that because of the rocket and early rise on the bent chetlers that I should have a longer ski because they ski short. What do yo think?


Its a little tough really. At your weight the 178 will be the far better choice. The bent although having a fair bit of rocker is not a soft ski and it still takes some skiing to get the best from it. When I was testing the 185 I certainly found the ski came to life best when you got it up to a good speed but becuase of this shutting it down did take some effort. I weigh about 30lbs more then you and I was happy on the 185 but there is no way I would go bigger. I would think at your size you will just find the 178 more easy to control. You are a little taller but lighter then our other tester here Twig, and Twig genrally skis the size down from me in most skis. I would think you would be happier on the kind of size skis he uses then I use. But as I say both will work. Personally I would go 178 but if you are hoping to keep these for say 3-4 seasons and you anticipate putting weight on as you age then the 185 will not be a bad choice.
Nov 11 2016 7:31PM
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