What size ski should I get

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What size ski should I get

bryann_carvo

Posts: 80 - Karma: 138

Aug 28 2019 11:09AM

I just got into park (more of an all mountain east coast skier) and I am wondering what size ski I should get. I’m 5’7, 120lbs. I’m 16, but want this ski to last considering I’m still growing.

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Non_State_Actor

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Aug 28 2019 11:58AM

What ski? What are you on right now?

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bryann_carvo

Posts: 80 - Karma: 138

Aug 28 2019 12:22PM

I usually rent, but I’m thinking of getting ARV 96s

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crustyboot.420

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Aug 28 2019 2:32PM

170

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crustyboot.420

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Aug 28 2019 2:32PM

177 would be pretty big for a beginner

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bryann_carvo

Posts: 80 - Karma: 138

Aug 28 2019 4:03PM

I’m not really a beginner. Been skiing for 12 years now

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crustyboot.420

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Aug 29 2019 8:22AM

bryann_carvoI’m not really a beginner. Been skiing for 12 years now

Sorry bro didn't read very carefully. Then go for the 177 for sure

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bryann_carvo

Posts: 80 - Karma: 138

Aug 29 2019 10:58AM

Aight, if it’s available. If that size isn’t then I’ll go for 171

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SofaKingSick

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Aug 29 2019 12:04PM

are you still growing? if not get the 170. if so consider the 177 if you're a good skier

arv 96 is a great pick by the way

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bryann_carvo

Posts: 80 - Karma: 138

Aug 29 2019 12:28PM

Hopefully I’m still growing. I’m only 5’7. But yea I’ll prob grow to at least 5’10. I’ll prob just get the 171 since I’m used to skiing shorter skis

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SofaKingSick

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Aug 29 2019 12:56PM

yeah unless you foresee it being a big problem to buy new skis in a couple years/whenever, get the 170. i love big skis but you don't need a park ski 7cm taller than you especially on the east coast

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