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Ski length

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lluscho
Posts: 373 - Karma: 3,457
Just got a sick deal on some '23 poachers in 184, but I'm 6'2.

Is this a good size? Too short? Someone educate me on ski length.
Apr 3 2023 2:40PM
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SchizoSkier
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You’ll probably be fine
Apr 3 2023 4:04PM
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lluscho
Posts: 373 - Karma: 3,457
SchizoSkierYou’ll probably be fine


Probably meaning I should maybe reconsider?
Apr 3 2023 4:30PM
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muffMan.
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Dude that’s like 3 cm shorter than you, it’s fine. Being tall sucks for finding skis but that’s good enough
Apr 3 2023 9:30PM
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PussyFinder
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That's right on the money
Apr 4 2023 9:43AM
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RyanG603
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I'm 5' 10 and I got 184 poachers, you'll be fine
Apr 5 2023 9:08AM
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SofaKingSick
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if 6'2" is accurate then you're 187, 188 cm tall, these are a few cm shorter and poachers are stiff/have a backbone, i think you're gonna love them
Apr 5 2023 9:44AM
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switchlip2
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189 key
Apr 5 2023 1:55PM
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lluscho
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RyanG603I'm 5' 10 and I got 184 poachers, you'll be fine


This does not make sense
Apr 5 2023 4:15PM
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WoFIowz
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If it's a good deal don't even sweat it. I'm all for bigger skis but 184 is still respectable. Still long enough to provide good stability. You might enjoy the extra maneuverability in technical spots if you're used to longer skis. It's not really a bad compromise.
Apr 5 2023 4:36PM
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RyanG603
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crayfedThis does not make sense


I’m much shorter than you, riding long skis and I’m fine. You will love 184 poachers, they’re the actual right length for you, and poachers ski true to size due to their stiffness.
Apr 5 2023 10:47PM
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Whackson
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I’m 6’4 on 184s they treating me well
Apr 14 2023 7:15PM
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