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Rockered pow ski length

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tfsh
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so im trying to figure out next years quiver and i want to replace my magic j's. they are 170 and feel too short for a pow ski. Im 5' 5" and plan on getting a fully rockered/reverse camber ski, however cannot figure out what length to get. I feel like over 180 would be to big considering i want it to be playfull ski and im short af, but im already on 178 on3p's. also most rockered pow skis are over 180.
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patagonialuke
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length choice depends a lot on what ski you're going with, but if you're already riding a 178 ski (which I assume isn't fully/dramatically rockered?) then you'd have no problem on a pow ski that's 180 or more. People tend to get a little too close-minded when it comes to dimensions - think about how much 2 cm actually is.
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Zypher
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Look at the 180cm Icelantic Nomad 125s. I have the old model, the Gypsy, and love them. Used them as my daily driver for most of last season. You're going to want a ski probably in the high 170s or very low 180s to get a lot of float out of them. You're 5'5 so the main thing to keep in mind is control. A reverse camber ski will give you a more pivoty feel which is nice on a longer ski so having a 180cm ski like the Nomad would be a viable option.
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oxiclean
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ZypherLook at the 180cm Icelantic Nomad 125s. I have the old model, the Gypsy, and love them. Used them as my daily driver for most of last season. You're going to want a ski probably in the high 170s or very low 180s to get a lot of float out of them. You're 5'5 so the main thing to keep in mind is control. A reverse camber ski will give you a more pivoty feel which is nice on a longer ski so having a 180cm ski like the Nomad would be a viable option.


That wasn't the qeustion.
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Zypher
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oxicleanThat wasn't the qeustion.


You're right. However, he asked for ski lengths to look at so in my response I answered high 170s to low 180s. As well, I suggested a fully rockered ski to look at that fell into his criteria. If you could, kindly, fuck in the direction of off that would be simply wonderful.
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Cole9
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oxicleanThat wasn't the qeustion.


Clearly you're one of the intellectuals of NS
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-eREKTion-
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Check out the Moment Meridian 117; full rocker, bomber yet playful, and the 181 will probably have about 160 cm of effective edge which would work well for you. It's a new model so maybe wait for some reviews but it looks pretty promising. http://www.mmntskis.com
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OldNJaded
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I'm pretty short too and I've been sizing up since some mean kids in the parking lot called me a pussy for rocking snow blades 19 years ago.

I'm 5'7" riding several 185-188cm skis, all center mounted.

It's preference at the end of the day, whatever you feel most confident with you will usually rock.
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