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Ski length

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Jcack10
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I was wondering if it's possible to have your twin tip skis cut/shaved down to a smaller length. I really don't wanna buy a new skis just because I want a shorter length.
Oct 18 2013 2:28PM
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CaptainObvious.
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No.
Oct 18 2013 2:29PM
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RubberSoul
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thanks captain obvious...
Oct 18 2013 2:30PM
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RubberSoul
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hilarious jokes aside... no, you can't. why? what's your height and how long are the skis?
Oct 18 2013 2:31PM
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CaptainObvious.
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Oct 18 2013 2:31PM
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Jcack10
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Basically my skis are a couple cm longer then my height. I just want shorter skis that go up to about the bottom of my nose so its easier for tricks, i.e. switch up on rails and shit. I know the question was a shot in the dark but would rather make sure than just go out and buy new skis.
Oct 18 2013 2:34PM
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Olimar
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its not gonna make tricks that much easier. once you get better at skiing you will want larger skis any way.
Oct 18 2013 2:37PM
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cannaguts666
Posts: 504 - Karma: 256
I've got a grinder and cut off wheel I can do it with for 50 bucks.
Oct 18 2013 2:38PM
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RubberSoul
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yep. don't worry about it OP
Oct 18 2013 2:54PM
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HWW
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You will be glad that your skis are taller than you when you realise what skiing is actually about.
Oct 18 2013 4:54PM
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first_rodeo
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ive been 5"4' for 10 years now

used to ride average length 148s-151s-161s

got on 176s and the aerial awareness and ability make landings is unreal

past 3 pairs of skis have all been longer than 174s




op stick it out

better than getting short skis that you outgrow
Oct 18 2013 5:14PM
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Paul.
Posts: 1558 - Karma: 10,552
Yeah go for it, a saw and some duct tape should do the trick
Oct 18 2013 8:15PM
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TRASHTALK
Posts: 324 - Karma: 493
keep your skis until they are completely thrashed...if you still want shorter ones at that point, then get them. But don't just change em because it's difficult!!! :)
Oct 18 2013 8:34PM
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dispatchQ_main
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Are you saying longer skis give you better air awareness?
Oct 18 2013 8:35PM
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skier58284
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Oct 19 2013 12:19AM
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Hodor
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longer ski = more stability at speed and surface area to land on, more edge to grip, more ski to press / bend, more float in powder etc....
long skis are better. stick with the longer skis

Oct 19 2013 2:03AM
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