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Question on size.

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GKO
Posts: 1467 - Karma: 1,410
what is a good size ski for me, im about 5'11 and ski in the east coast?
anything will help, i just want to get the right ski size for my self. Is 172 too small?
I would say im a little above average park skiier.
thanks
Apr 28 2009 8:31PM
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sklermang
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how much do you weigh?
Apr 28 2009 8:35PM
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GKO
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id say about no more than 150
Apr 28 2009 8:43PM
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japanada
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depending on your weight, anywhere from a 170+ is good. Longer skis are more stable, while shorter skis are easier to spin and get techy on rails with.
Apr 28 2009 8:43PM
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Afeld
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I am the same height and I ride 171. IMO they fit perfectly
Apr 28 2009 8:44PM
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wheres_my_snow
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yea that prolly about right u might be abel to go a lil biger if u want ha know different companys carry different size
Apr 28 2009 8:51PM
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Whifazoo
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i would go with like a 175 if your center mounting them
Apr 28 2009 8:55PM
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bb_Skier
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172 is good if you were gonna do freeride i would say longer but I doubt it seeing as your from the east
Apr 28 2009 8:57PM
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GKO
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well its between 172 and 178, whicj one cause now some ppl are saying bigger, and to the guy above they will deff be center mount
Apr 28 2009 9:18PM
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Midwestjibski
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Dude I was in the same dilemma and take this info from me so you dont keep worrying.  172 and 178 is 6 cm difference. Measure that on a ruler. Then draw a line to split 6 cm right in half.  On each side is how much  more you add on each side of a ski to a 172 with 178.  It is incredible how little of a difference it is.  I say bigger is more balance on rails and stability and jumps. Def go 178.

Apr 28 2009 9:35PM
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GKO
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now what skis? ninthward or amplid?
and if anyone has to add about size that is great too
Apr 28 2009 9:51PM
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Whifazoo
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i would say longer (178) its way better for everything i think, and yea i havent ridden ninthward or amplid but i think amplid looks cooler
Apr 28 2009 10:05PM
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Hoodskier
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get around 175-178 and mount true center
Apr 28 2009 11:22PM
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pjbauer
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i am 6' and ride 180s .. you should get 179
Apr 29 2009 12:50AM
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WHO_DAT
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Yeah I'm 5'5" and I ride 171's... and I'm a girl.


Apr 30 2009 12:48AM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
178s or bigger, my buddy is DingoSean is 130lbs and rides 176 to 182s
Apr 30 2009 1:47PM
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