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Ski sizing

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XxSkiAddictxX
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what size ski am i looking for im 6' 1" about 155 lbs. im i lookin into the 180's or is like a 176 good
May 11 2009 4:09PM
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i guess we were all noobs once... searchbar
May 11 2009 4:14PM
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headlight
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try http://www.backcountry.com/store/dc/498/Backcountry-Ski-Size-Guide.html?INT_ID=PB9008   go to the bottom of this page and it has a chart.

But ski length depends on what u want to ski - do u want a shorter stiff ski or a longer medium or soft ski? 

Are you aggressive / athletic - go longer.

Some companies suggest chin lenght easy going and intermediates, nose height/length for good skiers and forehead or over for pros and experts................good luck 

May 11 2009 10:56PM
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pjbauer
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180's for sure man.. i am about 6' and ride on 180
May 11 2009 11:08PM
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Style+eeze
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what skis are you looking at?

that can definitely make a difference. if you tell us that, then we can tell you which of the sizes would best suit you. you're gonna want around 176+ at least
May 11 2009 11:28PM
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XxSkiAddictxX
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im looking at either the line chronic or the volkl wall, which if u have comments on these skis include that too, im a lot of park skin but enjoy the groomers also
May 11 2009 11:36PM
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thebeesknees
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ya 176 is good at the smallest tho id go bigger
May 12 2009 9:21AM
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Newschool_Pope
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im 6 foot and got the völkl wall in 179. that was  a bad decision, because the ski actually was way shorter than 179 probably only like 174-5 at the most. sold it. teh wall is fairly stiff but turns well. now have the 09 ar6 in 181. im more happy with them, because they feel more stable and have a better sidecut. they still turn well and i didnt feel such a big difference to the wall though. you should maybe consider the ar6s cuz i also didnt hear a lot of negative critiques here on ns.
hope i could help a little. good luck with the choice
May 15 2009 8:44PM
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