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Ski size

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ThatSkierKid64
Posts: 11 - Karma: 64
I ordered hard the caddys 181 and I'm 5 10. Is that to big for park? My last skis were 172.
Sep 25 2015 12:10PM
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Willskiforfree
Posts: 929 - Karma: 3,158
It will def feel different, but shouldnt be too bad. You probably wont notice it first day of the season. but sheesh im 5'10 and im nervous for upgrading from 166 to 171 haha
Sep 25 2015 12:14PM
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Swandog7
Posts: 4955 - Karma: 9,019
You'll be ok. It takes a little to adjust to the size but you should be ok. I upgraded from a 148 to a 168/170
Sep 25 2015 12:43PM
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jynx81
Posts: 359 - Karma: 479
most important thing is not to mount them to far back because doing an urban onto a rail will be noticeably harder. i recommend a center mount or +1
Sep 25 2015 2:18PM
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.CJ.
Posts: 1507 - Karma: 3,657
They will most likely be fine, it depends on your weight, the amount of rocker/camber, skiing ability and the width of the ski.
Sep 25 2015 2:20PM
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tomPietrowski
Posts: 7099 - Karma: 17,034
.CJ.They will most likely be fine, it depends on your weight, the amount of rocker/camber, skiing ability and the width of the ski.


Just quoting for emphasis. Weight has such a big influence and to be honest most of those factors will be more important then just height.
Sep 25 2015 3:31PM
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frickindarn
Posts: 2545 - Karma: 11,374
I've been 5'9 the whole time I've been skiing. I started on 159 and halfway through the season i stepped up to 177. You might notice a bit more control on the hill but a little bit of difficulty spinning. Thats about it.
Sep 25 2015 6:03PM
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Nick.A
Posts: 149 - Karma: 262
Size doesn't matter.
Sep 25 2015 8:30PM
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Nick.A
Posts: 149 - Karma: 262
Size doesn't matter.
Sep 25 2015 8:30PM
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Swandog7
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--Nick17--Size doesn't matter.


Girls beg to differ
Sep 25 2015 8:54PM
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Kerrmit
Posts: 119 - Karma: 224
see i kinda have the same problem but im about 6'4 is 181 too small??
Sep 26 2015 2:39PM
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cdip
Posts: 1563 - Karma: 2,449
longer = more stable
shorter = quicker maneuvering
Sep 26 2015 2:40PM
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ThatSkierKid64
Posts: 11 - Karma: 64
I'm pretty decent, I can misty 5 and cork 3 and 7. On rails I'm ok. I weigh 150 and there is a lot of camber in the ski.
Nov 16 2015 12:23PM
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AK_
Posts: 60 - Karma: 247
This may just be my opinion. The Bigger the ski the better. As long as you can still throw it around your good. Personally I'm 5'8'' 170lbs and haven't rode skis under 188 cm since I was around 150lbs. The Bigger the ski the faster/bigger you can go. Also the bigger the ski the easier it is to stomp. Get some man sticks under your feet bruh. I think you made the right choice!
Nov 16 2015 12:34PM
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Forest_
Posts: 184 - Karma: 104
Depends on your progression. Bigger skis are harder to learn on.
Nov 16 2015 12:42PM
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KravtZ
Posts: 6637 - Karma: 2,629
Could never ski twin tips under 180 anymore. Anything else feels way to small. Im 5'10'' as well. Pow skis are 189, normal everyda skis are 180.

I do have a pair of front side carvers in 170 which are great
Nov 16 2015 1:03PM
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Mrossi99
Posts: 95 - Karma: 442
im 5'10 150 and on 180 danollies. you will be fine
Nov 16 2015 9:11PM
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Mrossi99
Posts: 95 - Karma: 442
im 5'10 150 and on 180 danollies. you will be fine
Nov 16 2015 9:11PM
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