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What Ski Length?

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HeavyK*
Posts: 22 - Karma: 23
So I'm about 6'1" and I ride park. I'm thinking about getting 179s but I want to to be able to spin well and I'm afraid that would make it harder. On the other hand if I get 171s I might not be as stable for landing jumps.
What should I get 171s or 179s?

May 28 2010 6:41PM
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Tablespoon
Posts: 923 - Karma: 14
I'm 6' and i ski 178's and i spin just fine on them. Definately go 179.
May 28 2010 6:49PM
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No_Dub
Posts: 3357 - Karma: 294

Im 5-11 and bold is stuck on and i ride 174. i can spin fine and wouldnt go any shorter unless i was hitting strictly urban.

May 28 2010 7:11PM
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wrichmond
Posts: 562 - Karma: 369
Go 179.
May 28 2010 8:24PM
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ski-swagga
Posts: 5276 - Karma: 219
179. no question about it.
May 28 2010 11:48PM
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