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When is a ski to big?

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jsnow
Posts: 864 - Karma: 6,918
not a rant about fat skis.

But a question: I'm 6'0'' and looking to get 189 hellbents, is that way to big for me?
Oct 25 2008 3:32PM
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Sky.
Posts: 1158 - Karma: 287
no
Oct 25 2008 3:33PM
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powderlvr23
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a 189 would be too big for someone like 5'5.....if a ski is waaayyy over your head then its prob too big. i'm 6'2 and the only skis I have that are shorter than me are my AR5's and they come up to about eye level.
Oct 25 2008 3:38PM
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chicken
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im 5'8" and thats the length i would get
Oct 25 2008 3:39PM
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dorikin
Posts: 1914 - Karma: 16

A ski is to big for you when you can't...ski it. They only way to tell if a ski is to big for you is to actually ride it, and you will probably be able to tell by how it is kicking your ass.

Oct 25 2008 3:54PM
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Lemuel
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anything that is way over your head is too big, unless you are racing. but i like to keep my skis between just over my head to about nose level
Oct 25 2008 4:27PM
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Half-Blood
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I'm 5'10" and ride 180 park skis and 189 pow skis, and have never had a problem.
Oct 25 2008 4:36PM
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AndrewZ
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I'm about 5' 8" and I like my skis to be about a 183. But it really varies by ski and what your personal preferences are. But I would say the 189's would be fine for you as long as you are a pretty strong skier.
Oct 25 2008 5:28PM
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AMD_5
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your skis shouldnt be any longer than the hill you're skiing on :P

but seriously, i usually go with nose to forehead area. if you're heavier, go for a bit bigger. i think the hellbents would be good if youre an agressive skier.
Oct 26 2008 12:29AM
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0123456789
Posts: 9226 - Karma: 148
when i raced i used 201's i was 5'5" and 100lbs soakin wet in ski gear. so yes a 189 pow ski is doable for a 6' guy,especially if they are centered or close to.
Oct 26 2008 12:35AM
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SV420
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im 5'4" and 115lbs and ride 189 bents, so what you really should be asking is: is the 189 too small?
Oct 26 2008 2:01AM
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sick-as-aids
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no you shouldnt, ur the ad normal one here. that length is fine, unless it bucks you off, but it wont
Oct 26 2008 6:55AM
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parkerhouse
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ok buddy
Oct 26 2008 11:25AM
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Aenigma
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A ski is too big when the extra size starts becoming counter-productive.  As long as you can comfortably ride them then you're ok--I like to err on the bigger side because short skis don't really have anything positive going for them.
Oct 26 2008 12:35PM
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BackcountryHero
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I'm 6'4 and I ride 180.  That is all most to small.  189 would be the right size.
Oct 26 2008 12:54PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Ya sure.
Oct 26 2008 2:16PM
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old-man
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I'm a bit older and slower than most of you, but have been advised that the 188cm Salomon 1080 Guns I just received are too long for me, by one experienced boot guy, myself being 6'5" and 220 lbs.  But most of you guys are a bit shorter and going for even longer skis, so I guess there is quite a difference in opinion.  I'm thinking of sending these back, but I'm not sure what to do.
Oct 27 2008 6:10PM
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dorikin
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You are a big dude. Those skis are fine for you unless you are beginner to intermediate. These are the Guns, and not the Gun labs?

Oct 27 2008 6:29PM
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MarkieR
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they have to be. i'm 99% sure the gun labs only come in 198.
Oct 27 2008 6:32PM
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old-man
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they're the 1080's I think, 2008 light blue with a small bird to the left ski, camped on the tail of a raven on the right.  i guess I'll keep 'em.  at the very least they'll be good for powder, and if too big on bumps, i've go some older skis for that.  the ones i demo'd at the bird last year were the most new ski experience i've had that i can remember.  the comments on this thread have been helpful.  thanks.
Oct 27 2008 8:38PM
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Pwn.Mode
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hell bents are sized really off the 179 is like a 186 i looked at the 189's and they're giants. really heavy and big you might wanna eye them inperson first.
Oct 28 2008 5:51AM
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