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Are my skis too small?

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holytoast
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Im 6 foot 2 (maybe taller) and i weigh about 210. I have k2 extremes that are 169cm and are mounted center. Since i joined ns i noticed peoples skis are a lot longer than mine and some people are pretty short. Just wondering what you guys think about the size i should have or if 169 is just fine.
Jan 17 2012 9:32AM
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rareison
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I don't think they are overly small, but you can definitely go bigger. You're pretty tall, so if I were you, I would ride in the 175-186 range.
Jan 17 2012 9:35AM
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rudager
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Yes, especially center mount. It's personal preference though, I won't tell you how to run your life, but bigger skis will change the way you ski. Look into something that's 180+. Considering the size of your body, those 169s must feel like noodles. I trust you wont have any problems with a 180+
Jan 17 2012 10:16AM
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AMcT
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In my opinion I would say too small! To put it into consideration for you I am 5' 8" ish 145 and I ride 173's center mounted and I would not be afraid to go slightly longer. If its time to replace your skis then I would definitly go over 180
Jan 17 2012 10:21AM
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@tlas
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5'6 and i ride 171 center mounted, id say you need longer skis

Jan 17 2012 11:10AM
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stickerman
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go for something in the 180+ range. You will have WAY more fun skiing
Jan 17 2012 11:21AM
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YewTard
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Honestly, yeah they're pretty small for you. I'm 6'2 180ish and originally started on a pair of 171 Armada AR6s that I skied for years. Then moved up to a 178 ARV, and now I'm on 183 TSTs. I LOVED my AR6s, but after skiing longer skis I just can't get back on 171s, they just feel sketchy/unstable. You should be on something 180ish, esp if you're center mounting.
Jan 17 2012 11:23AM
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Austin69
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185 volkl wall would be your best bet
Jan 17 2012 11:25AM
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KMalinich.
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Its such a bombproof ski, I ride 177 walls and im 5'8.
Jan 17 2012 11:31AM
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holytoast
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Yeah i was thinking the same thing and also just a random qluestion if im doing rails boxes etc. Then do i need to dull my edges?
Jan 17 2012 11:42AM
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rudager
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Go in to a shop and tell them you want a park detune. And on the note of the size of ski, you have to consider your weight too, since you're 210, something under 180 could feel like a noodle to you.
Jan 17 2012 11:54AM
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holytoast
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Thankyou everyone. I guess il consider getting new skis. Plus k to you guys
Jan 17 2012 2:58PM
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holytoast
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that seems huge but i guess not.
Jan 18 2012 3:24AM
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stickerman
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i bought the 177 and i wish i went with the 185. Im 6 foot 2 and 155 pounds. Bigger skis feel way better imo
Jan 18 2012 8:04AM
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Wesley.P
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Im 6 foot and i ride 181 center mounted in the park and pipe, if i were you i would definitely get bigger skis
Jan 18 2012 10:45AM
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Blurst
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na volkls skis measure super small for some reason. The 185 wall is about the same size as the 179 k2 skis.
Jan 18 2012 10:47AM
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AMcT
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I think you have that backwards cause K2 runs long, volkl may still run a little short but a 179 K2 is actually like 183-184
Jan 18 2012 10:53AM
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holytoast
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hows the k2 domain? Seems like a good park ski i take it.
Jan 18 2012 11:34AM
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kingskier
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yeah good durability. it only goes up to 179 i think and its symmetrical so it has to be center mounted. but yeah from what ive heard its good. also its got no camber and has rocker. more of a jib specific ski, then say the recoil, but it will still work real good on jumps and stuff.
Jan 18 2012 12:07PM
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holytoast
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I might just end up getting that in the 179. Also, im pretty unfamiliar with doing rails etc. but should i have them detuned or not. Im really uncertain about that
Jan 18 2012 12:23PM
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rudager
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You can't find a longer ski? I have Line Anthems for a beater ski. 179, and center mounted, I'm lighter than you, but same height and I find them too small at times. They're good for now since I can't afford a new park ski, but I just wish I could go taller. 179s center mounted could feel too small for tou
Jan 18 2012 12:28PM
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Cab3
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Does it feel fine? If you like it it's fine.
Jan 18 2012 2:58PM
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Blurst
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Ya I know, the 179 k2 is the same as the 185 volkl. Thats exactly what i said
Jan 18 2012 3:14PM
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AMcT
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no you said volkl ran small, what I said was that K2 runs big haha simple mix up
Jan 18 2012 4:59PM
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Canuker
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Like everyone else has said, yes. My friend is 6'2" but only 150 and rides a 181 msp, they fit him really well.

I ride a 171 rossi s5 center mount and they feel fine. ive actually progressed alot this year already. Im 5'5" 140lbs

Jan 18 2012 5:34PM
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PeteSpin
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As pretty much everyone else has said they're probably too small. I'm a couple inches taller than you and I really only ride skis bigger than 185.
Jan 18 2012 7:19PM
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