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Idk how long my skis should be

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wyobro
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Yo homies and homiettes. I’m 6 foot and wanna upgrade to a pair of freestyle skis. Long story short idk if I should go 184 or 177 or even shorter. Old pair was 180 soul 7s. What’s the pros and cons
Aug 27 2022 10:45PM
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SchizoSkier
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You’ll spin a little faster with short skis, you’ll be a little more stable with longer skis. Just get them close to your height. I’m 6 foot and ride 181s
Aug 27 2022 11:10PM
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Quaggy
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Aug 27 2022 11:18PM
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OregonDead
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210cm
Aug 28 2022 12:05AM
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switchlip2
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Like 182-186
Aug 28 2022 1:53AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Sounds like you’re considering k2 poachers. Basically, 177 will be easier to start on but you’ll outgrow them quickly. 184 may be a bit tougher at first but it’ll do you better long term. Honestly, many people adapt to ski length so I’d suggest 184
Aug 29 2022 2:00AM
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SofaKingSick
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what's your skill level, what type of skiing is important to you, how much do you weigh?
Aug 29 2022 9:37AM
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wyobro
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SofaKingSickwhat's your skill level, what type of skiing is important to you, how much do you weigh?


I’ve been skiing big mt/backcountry since I was 3, and I’m 17 now so I’d say I’m pretty advanced. Can send big drops and stuff like that. I weigh 160 atm. Really wanna learn park and freestyle especially when I go to college somewhere next year
Aug 29 2022 3:04PM
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SofaKingSick
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wyobroI’ve been skiing big mt/backcountry since I was 3, and I’m 17 now so I’d say I’m pretty advanced. Can send big drops and stuff like that. I weigh 160 atm. Really wanna learn park and freestyle especially when I go to college somewhere next year


cool, then right around your height should be good. sounds like this will be a "do-it-all" ski? if so yeah get it right around your height... 182cm give or take a little, so out of the choices you said, easy choice on the 184
Aug 29 2022 3:14PM
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