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Ski Length

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rider_22
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Im 170 cm tall and cosidering buying new skis (Line Maverick) and was considering what length should I get (either 170 or 180). What is considered the norm on ski lengths.
Nov 23 2003 12:50AM
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DrPepper
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Nov 23 2003 12:59AM
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Triple_Strum
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if you are going to grow AT ALL go for the 180. 180 really isn't too much ski anyway.

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Nov 23 2003 1:07AM
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bigairhuckster3
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yea if you still growing go 180 otherwise maybe 170



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Nov 23 2003 10:40AM
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Gregg
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Here we go with the same old length bullshyte...


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Nov 23 2003 1:24PM
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dawilltoski
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it depends on how tall you are. if your around 5'6 get 170. but if your more 5'9 get 180. yea but everybody alse said if your growing get 180.



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Nov 23 2003 1:57PM
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A_Custom
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ya for your height as of now I'd say the 170 should work for you...but you will proly want to upgrade to the bigger size if you plan on growing much more
Nov 23 2003 2:24PM
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chris_01
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weight is a more important factor than height...
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Nov 23 2003 2:53PM
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Gregg
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So are terrain and purpose.


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Nov 23 2003 3:18PM
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zeckgx
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the majority of ski companies design skis based off of weight, hight is a minor factor in ski length

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Nov 23 2003 3:52PM
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Triple_Strum
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^^ thanks chris and gregg... weight is more important because it affects how your ski flex and how much pressure you are putting on the middle... why would your height affect it?? and yeah, if you are just cruising you would get a longer ski, if you were hitting lots of bumps or park you wouldn't necessarily want the longer ski

now the old man sits until the days when time stood still, the hours always seem to fade, but the memeories never will. All the love that you gave me, the dreams in the night. Now I just want to thank you, while the day's still light.
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Nov 23 2003 4:36PM
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Gregg
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Height, for most of us, is a reliable guide, since the average person balances height and weight. Most people in my height range (6'-6'5) are around 185-210 lbs. Most small peeps are light, etc.

That doesn't work for everyone, but for your first pair of skis, it's fairly reliable.
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Nov 24 2003 1:00PM
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Druid
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I say 161's are always a good bet. But im wierd and i like short skies.
Nov 24 2003 1:08PM
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destruction
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Yeah if your 12.
Nov 24 2003 1:16PM
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Druid
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well im 19 and i like to ride 161's. Maybe because i do aggressive inline in the summers. but i just fint 161's sooooooo much better
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Nov 24 2003 3:42PM
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Gregg
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If it makes you happy, go for it (-: I actually spend the offseason freeskating on a pair of Salomon FSK Deflectors, so I know the feeling of wanting your skis to match your skates.


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Nov 24 2003 8:47PM
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bigpygmy
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210's
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Nov 24 2003 10:28PM
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