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Size 171 to small for me?

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@skiinmitch
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I am 5'11. are salmon suspect size 171 to small for me for a park ski??
Oct 3 2009 10:22PM
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bootleg_BEN
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go bigger if those are center mounted they will probably feel short. Unless you like short skis.
Oct 3 2009 10:24PM
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@skiinmitch
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i am getting them mounted -2 form center
Oct 3 2009 10:25PM
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bootleg_BEN
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what is the next size up?

My bro is same height maybe 5' 10" and he is going to be shredding on the 177 a-bangs.
Oct 3 2009 10:29PM
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@skiinmitch
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174 but that isnt much of a diffrence form 171's. plus its a park ski and a shoter ski for park is better so you can spin faster and stuff.
Oct 3 2009 10:31PM
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bootleg_BEN
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well if you like a shorter ski then go for it. i like shorter skis. Im skied a 171invader last year and skiing 172 lizzies this year and im 6' 2". It really all comes done to what kind of ski you want.
Oct 3 2009 10:33PM
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@skiinmitch
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yeah. i am thanks mang.
Oct 3 2009 10:38PM
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Ski.Ballet
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You should at least be on the 176, but you could easily handle the 181.
Oct 3 2009 11:46PM
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VCharette
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Go bigger, if you hit a remotely big jump with 171's you will find it harder to get speed and just land etc. If you just wanna ski rails then shorter is better. 174 would be alright I guess, I'm 5'6'' and ride 175's for park only.

Oh and also I would suggest you to get another ski than the suspects.

Oct 4 2009 12:02AM
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@skiinmitch
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ill be fine man.
Oct 4 2009 12:19AM
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VCharette
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well you asked our opinion and i told you mine, now you do whatever you want
Oct 4 2009 12:21AM
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RAWLAN
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dont worry about it. im 6,1 185 and i ride 172s in the park and love it.
Oct 4 2009 5:28AM
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VCharette
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shit....haha what's the biggest jump you hit?
Oct 4 2009 2:43PM
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Bamski
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Just going to chime in with my thoughts on ski sizing here.

I think that if you're comfortable on shorter skis then there's no reason to size up unless you begin to feel you need more stability. Most people on here will tell you that 171's are too small, but really it all comes down to what you're looking for as a skier, and what areas you ski in for the most part.
Oct 4 2009 3:11PM
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Whifazoo
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you might want to go a little bigger mitch, mine are 175 and they seem good for me, but yet again you a couple inces taller than me too
Oct 4 2009 3:22PM
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jibjunkie
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how can you make this blanket statement without knowing his weight or ability level. posts like thes piss me off cuz they come the preconcieved notion that your skis should be as tall as you or taller. although salomons do measure short but its all preference. people have hit booters with blades seriosuly ski on whatever you want.
Oct 4 2009 3:35PM
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jason...
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Yes they are too small for you. Last season I was 5'2 for most of the year and skiing on 173's. Granted those were very long but still, go longer.
Oct 4 2009 4:16PM
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[bryan]
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what's already been said.  they'll be fine as long as you're not 300 lbs.  a longer ski would be better for jumps but a 171 is in your range especially if you're gonna do a lot of jibbing

Oct 4 2009 4:24PM
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rj.
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centermount 174.
Oct 4 2009 4:44PM
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@skiinmitch
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i just got them. size 171 suspects mounted at -2 with rossignol sas 120 bindings.
Oct 4 2009 6:10PM
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Malcolm
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you will regret getting 171s if you do
Oct 4 2009 6:19PM
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VCharette
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not like he's gonna ski the whole season with them anyways, he got suspects....

but seriously did you pay like 700$ for new suspects?

Oct 4 2009 6:21PM
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@skiinmitch
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lol. i got new ones they werent 700$ plus this is like my second ski for park and stuff its not my one ski quiver. i have rossi brigades to use insted of the suspects.
Oct 4 2009 6:26PM
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JakeC
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if i am not mistaken they suspects dont come in 174. only 161,171,176,181 i think
Oct 4 2009 10:30PM
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Pwn.Mode
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yes too small, unless you're not riding park and mounting them -7 then you want 181's
Oct 5 2009 3:19PM
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kthnxbai.
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5'4" riding 170's.   I do like longer skis for big jumps and don't have trouble doing sw-ups.  I would much rather ride longer. but thats just IMO
Oct 5 2009 3:22PM
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