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i need the real deal on sizing

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155m02
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Alright, I am 5'10' and i weigh 165lbs. I want to get a ski that can do everything. I'll be using it for groomed trails and riding glades. When I get better I want to be able to use them a little in the park. I have skied many times before and can parallel ski rather well. I am not concerned with what model ski to purchase, but what size is proper for this style of riding. I don't really want you to just say 'x' size as much as I want people to actually explain this and why it is important. Thanks.
Feb 23 2005 8:11PM
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skimasterflex
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Prophet 130... 186cm...muahahaha.
'Skiing is 90% outfit, 5% equipment, and 5% ability' -Lief Storer

Feb 23 2005 8:38PM
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skimasterflex
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jk get a mid 170s ski around an 80mm waist. Examples: 176 AR5, 175 Troublemaker, 177 Chronic.
'Skiing is 90% outfit, 5% equipment, and 5% ability' -Lief Storer

Feb 23 2005 8:39PM
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St.Steezy
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mabey the scratch fs since u dont do alot of park.




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Feb 23 2005 9:45PM
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aclsarescary
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4FRNT MSP 180

or if your a true baller: MSP 1-8-7









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Feb 23 2005 9:48PM
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kyle_w
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yeah, 180 4frnt MSP



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I heard that Line is putting dust from the moon in their skis to make them not as influenced by the gravity of the earth. Has anyone heard of this new technology?

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Feb 23 2005 9:49PM
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155m02
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I asked for lengths and the reasons for that long. I want to be educated on the reason for whatever size skis you think are right.
Feb 23 2005 10:54PM
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QuazBotch
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See if you can demo/try out skis from stores in your area, or if any manufacturers are stopping by your hill for a demo day soon. Try out as many skis in different sizes as possible. That is the best way to get educated.
Feb 23 2005 10:58PM
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french_fry
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scratch BC's or ARV's in the 170s or 180's if your gonna get physical. Skis are good if they are about your size for groomers and park, bigger than you=more flotation, therefore for powder-oriented skiing(heavier and harder to ski with too)



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Feb 23 2005 11:02PM
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reezyfbaby
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the ski cant tell how tall you are, only how much power your putting into the ski. so for someone whos about your weight start at a 170 for an intermediate for the type of ski your looking for, and then move towards something in the 180s for an expert. pretty simple.
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Feb 23 2005 11:06PM
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Wasatchskier
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Bigger ski is going to be more stable going fast on groomers as well as better flotation in powder in the glades. A smaller ski will be easier to turn and easier to spin but chatter alot going fast and not float you as much in powder, which equals more work. Try to get a ski around your forehead, thats pretty standard although its all about personal preference you really have to demo some. However most good skiers go longer on the scale because they are alot more stable and just ski better. Like everyone said a 175cm sounds about good for you...longer or shorter depending what you want.
Feb 23 2005 11:07PM
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___ASP___
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ya u have to go with the 4frnt msp in a 180, i am pretty much identical size to u and they are amazing for glades, park, powder,groomers, rails everything!
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Feb 23 2005 11:13PM
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KeegLove
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182 scratch bc
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Feb 23 2005 11:48PM
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^^^^and the taller you are, the more leverage your body creates, thus making more force, or 'weight'.







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Feb 23 2005 11:50PM
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155m02
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I know one misconception is that shorter skis have less friction and thus go faster since less is touchng the ground. This is entirely false because friction varies directly as weight, not surface area. Try taking a wooden block and piling weights on it. It is no easier to pull on the wider side than the narrow side, with the same weight ontop.

So even if I was to ski park all day (which I'm not at all going to do), I would still want a ski around 170cm?
Feb 24 2005 6:42PM
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