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Perks of longer skis?

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Timby
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got a pair of ARV 86's last season that are a bit short for my size, on purpose. i sort of prefer shorter skis because i feel like i have more control over them, as there is less length and weight to maneuver. however i saw a ton of guys in the park rocking really long vishnus and other brands alike. is there any reason i should think of getting a longer pair of skis? or should i just stick to what is already comfortable for me.
Apr 12 2022 3:56PM
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TournevisRond
Posts: 456 - Karma: 5,164
Wets have way more rocker than your arv so they ski shorter

**This post was edited on Apr 12th 2022 at 4:10:59pm
Apr 12 2022 4:10PM
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dwt802
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The main advantage is more stability while skiing fast and aggressively as well as landing tricks. It’s personal preference to an extent but skis should be somewhere between your shoulders and just over your head.
Apr 12 2022 4:28PM
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dognutz
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because core
Apr 12 2022 4:31PM
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Ball_Sacker
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dognutsbecause core


well if we’re talking core, andri ragettli is pretty core and he has short skis, they help you do triple 19s with ease
Apr 12 2022 10:43PM
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dognutz
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N15shredwell if we’re talking core, andri ragettli is pretty core and he has short skis, they help you do triple 19s with ease

i cant decide if this is sarcastic or not
Apr 12 2022 10:45PM
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MaimHelp
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You will land less sketchy, be able to ski faster, pop higher, and ultimately, look better.
Apr 13 2022 9:26AM
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switchlip2
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Longer skis just look and feel better
Apr 13 2022 9:53AM
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weastcoat
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MaimHelpYou will land less sketchy, be able to ski faster, pop higher, and ultimately, look better.


Look good feel good ski good
Apr 13 2022 11:50AM
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Jems
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look better and ski better (if they're not too long)
Apr 13 2022 12:10PM
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sullivano*b
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N15shredwell if we’re talking core, andri ragettli is pretty core and he has short skis, they help you do triple 19s with ease

huh
Apr 13 2022 2:23PM
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IsaacNW82
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The way I always viewed it is longer skis generally handle the mountain better but take more muscle/weight to control, so you have to find the tradeoff that suits you best
Apr 13 2022 6:07PM
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rymeisterbaby
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Timbygot a pair of ARV 86's last season that are a bit short for my size, on purpose. i sort of prefer shorter skis because i feel like i have more control over them, as there is less length and weight to maneuver. however i saw a ton of guys in the park rocking really long vishnus and other brands alike. is there any reason i should think of getting a longer pair of skis? or should i just stick to what is already comfortable for me.

long skis are for pussy ass bitches
Apr 15 2022 12:32PM
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