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Gmart
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hello, i'm new to the forum and park skiing, i'm like 6'2 and about 200, how long should my skis be? Right now i'm on 178 race skis and there pretty stiff. I like them in the park but i feel like there a little too long, i was thinking about buying the chronics in a 173. Like i said i'm new to freestyle but i've been skiing for about 13 years now, i'm 17 almost 18 so i wanted to buy this summer, are the chronic's good for beginner's and how long should my skis be?
Feb 26 2011 9:48AM
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DGski
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for sizing just get a smaller ski then your racing ski
Feb 26 2011 10:03AM
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Gmart
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i race on small skis, i do slalom not gs so i'm looking for bigger skis, i like bigger skis but its eaiser to turn on small sl 12's lol
Feb 26 2011 10:05AM
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DADDYlongLEGS
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If you are 6'2", 200 lbs 173 are going to be too small. I would get something in the 180ish range.
Feb 26 2011 10:06AM
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infedel_one
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You ski in the park with racing skis? Your skis dont have two tips on each? crazy man. I think you should buy some skis now. I'm 5 11 and I ride a 178 for park. There is no way you want a 173. Id go 178 to 181 if they have em. please get off your race skis. the park will be a much better place without them >_<
Feb 26 2011 10:06AM
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iSmokeweed
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175-180 should be best.
Feb 26 2011 10:12AM
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Gmart
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lol yea race edges arent great to learn how to slid boxes, i cant seem to slide, i always catch edges, i guess the tune up last month didn't help lol i think when i get my twin tips i'll be able to learn how to slide boxes but for now im gonna try and set up a little jib
Feb 26 2011 10:55AM
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.jersey
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i think the size skis you have now are a good length, imo. Im 6"2 also and i ride 177's
Feb 26 2011 11:32AM
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Baskilla
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If you know how to ski at all... you should go no smaller than a 182 FOR REAL. I skied on 176's when I was 14, 5'6", and 130..
Feb 26 2011 11:38AM
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Rachy
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I agree with the kids on the longer end.

If you are on a 173 for slalom, you charge and have control of those things.. I raced on a 150... but im also almost 100lbs lighter than you.... Anyway...

I'd say min of 180 and if you go rocker, maybe even a tad longer. Shorter and you will end up disappointed when you start picking up speed and they noodle out. Also, if you race, go for something stiffer. Im sure your legs are a lot stronger than what a lot of the park skis like and you will be fine pressing pretty much anything. Also, cause it's what youre used to, going to a soft ski would probably take away from your learning curve if youre already trying stuff out on the race skis.

Kudos on the switch! Best decision I ever made.
Feb 26 2011 12:15PM
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b_sonntag
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get a ski that is like eye level to height level
Feb 26 2011 12:20PM
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crab_pretzel
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Feb 26 2011 1:02PM
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NWPA
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Im 6'3 and i get the biggest park skis i can find...182+
Feb 26 2011 1:53PM
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Gmart
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lol thanks, thats why i kinda don't want afterbangs cause i know there really flexable and i think the chronics are gonna be flexable enough for me cause my sl 12's are crazy stiff.
Feb 26 2011 2:02PM
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uosdwiSrjewoH
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get a ski as tall as you, gotta measure twins longer as it is since the running edge doesn't include the tail, so you're losing about 3-4 inches.
Feb 26 2011 2:32PM
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ReignMan
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take rockered skis into account when looking at size.
Feb 26 2011 3:00PM
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Gmart
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i think im gonna stick with the chronic's in a 178
Feb 26 2011 6:29PM
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tall_t
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and if you mount close to the center, get a loger ski
Feb 26 2011 7:00PM
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Gmart
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i'm gonna mount near the center 178 should be good but i have a long time to think about it because im going to buy in the summer
Feb 26 2011 7:36PM
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Ilovewhitestuff
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i have 176 chronics and im 160, 6'0" i think you should get 176s, and they wont seen as long when you have them center mounted.
Feb 26 2011 7:40PM
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Gmart
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Yea I think I'm gonna go with 178 of the new chronica
Feb 26 2011 9:55PM
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