Question on Ski size - 171 vs. 176 - Gear Talk

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SO I am about to pick up a pair of 08 Chronics and I'm wondering what size to get. My 05 Chronics were 172.

I am 5'10" ~ish, some people say I am 5'11"
I weigh about 155 Pounds

Now Should I get the 171 or 176? I know a longer ski is more stable at high speeds, but a shorter one is also mosre agile. I also plan on getting them about 5cm-off center mounted.

Feb 6 2008 10:31AM

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dave44

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176. Perhaps longer, if you wish.

Feb 6 2008 10:33AM

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BMB

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i am 5'8" and i have 169cm. If you are 5'10" then i would go for the 176cm becuase 2.54cm=1in so 2inches=about 5cm difference. And with the 5ch off centerid want them longer

however it you want to do tricks then they should be shorter, so the choice is up to you

Feb 6 2008 10:36AM

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GhostfaceKillah

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really? i guess that's why those acro ski ballet guys used really short skis

Feb 6 2008 10:48AM

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eastchris

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Its actually easier to do stuff like tailgrabs and such on longer skis becuase the ski is easier to reach. And I dont really notice the extra lengh when it comes to swing wieght.

I would get the 176's or bigger if you can get them. Im 6 ft and on 183's and will never go back to shorter skis.

Feb 6 2008 10:53AM

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Shorton

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definatly 176, you could probably ride 181s, but thats up to you

Feb 6 2008 10:55AM

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Billiards.

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I would go for the 176's, longer skis are always more versatile and you can spin anything really.

Feb 6 2008 10:55AM

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Smidt

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why would u mount a perfectly cemetrical ski back from center?

Feb 6 2008 11:57AM

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BenJAMIN4aWhil3

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the chronics aren't a symmetrical ski... so mounting them back from center will be better for all mountain performance.

I would go with 176 or longer... your about my size and I'm on a 181 and I love them... so much more stable than a shorter ski. What you have to keep in mind is that the closer you get to a center mount (the more foreward from midsole) the shorter the ski is going to behave. so if your 5'10"ish then a 171 is going to be wayy to short for you especially if your +3,4 or more.

Feb 6 2008 2:35PM

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Lemuel

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im 5'10" and i ride my 171 invaders from last year and they are fine. no matter what size you get it will not be easier to spin with 5 cm back

Feb 6 2008 3:00PM

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R.Fahey

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Go with 176 for sure. Or maybe the next size up.

Feb 6 2008 3:04PM

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ParkLife01

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i would get the shorter size if your into parks. its easier to spin in air

Feb 6 2008 3:10PM

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dave44

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^ That's a mistake a lot of people seem to make. Just 'cause it makes it easier for you doesn't mean it's the right thing. Learn it the hard way... then you'll be able to do it with anything.

And I'm 5'6/5'7, riding 171's and I'm perfectly happy.

Feb 6 2008 3:13PM

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