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Why does everyone like long skis?

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Lineskier-101
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It seems like really short guys are riding 176's and 180's. Aren't shorter skis better for tricks, spinning, jumping. Please explain, and I know that the more edge the better. Thanks
Dec 24 2004 8:29PM
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freeskinow
Posts: 617 - Karma: 12
cuz they dont wanna be associated w/ skiboarders





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Dec 24 2004 8:33PM
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wiglaf
Posts: 4877 - Karma: 141
few reasons
1- most important, is you look like a homo with short skis
2- get more respect with longer skis
3- better landing with longer skis
4- faster with longer skis
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Dec 24 2004 8:35PM
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Lineskier-101
Posts: 7863 - Karma: 22
I'm 6'11' and I can get a steal on 160cm AR5's. I have 165's right now and love them. I'm not a very good skier. And I think it would be a great ski to learn with.
Dec 24 2004 8:43PM
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Posts: 20239 - Karma: 1,273
^word...plus tru-tail grabs are easier. I'm 5'4' and I ski 180cm just fine.

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Dec 24 2004 8:43PM
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freeskinow
Posts: 617 - Karma: 12
yea most twins arent so stiff that you cant handle the extra length like some other skis could be





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Dec 24 2004 8:44PM
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Gregg
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I ski on 193cm skis because I'm about 192cm.


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Dec 24 2004 8:54PM
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$1080PLP$
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first off who cares how you look when you ski so that shouldn't be a issue that longer skis look cooler, I personaly like my 182's lots more then my 169's because they are faster, more stable at high speeds, easyer landings,and just an over all better ride then short skis.

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Dec 24 2004 8:56PM
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Posts: 4122 - Karma: 11
I dunno either, but I'd never get anythign below 175...it's just me, I like to fly down the mountain like a mofo, I have the 179 PE's and it still doesn't seem too long to me. I'm 5'10









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Dec 24 2004 9:00PM
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Lineskier-101
Posts: 7863 - Karma: 22
I wouldn't mind longer skis, but I'm not a very good skier.
Dec 24 2004 9:06PM
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*ELLA*
Posts: 1628 - Karma: 11
i went from 157s to 165 this year... i'm about 5'5 or 5'6 so far the only thing i don't like is that they're hard to use in the woods, i'm just not used to them yet, other then that, no complaints abotu a longer ski
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Dec 24 2004 9:11PM
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1080chubs
Posts: 1001 - Karma: 28
i'm 5'7 and got 170s, havent ridden them yet though... they prolly make spinning harder dont they (longer skis)
Dec 24 2004 9:13PM
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Lineskier-101
Posts: 7863 - Karma: 22
I find skis like 160cms-165cm more fun.
Dec 24 2004 9:37PM
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martockpublicenemy
Posts: 2284 - Karma: 11
if ur 6'11 and ski on 160s, u deserve to be shot,i am 5'5 and ski 170
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Dec 24 2004 9:44PM
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Doghouse
Posts: 1473 - Karma: 21
5'8' 175cm TM. Longer skis are better than short ass skis, anything below 174 blows hard. Oh yeah and if you're good enough to take it out of the park, kids, then you'd be blessed to have a longer ski than a lil 161 POS





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Dec 24 2004 9:47PM
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SnowCoast
Posts: 1991 - Karma: 14
6'11' and skiing 160's. Wow dude, those must really look like skiboards on you. I think you'll find that longer skis will be more stable in the park, and you'll be able to take advantage of the extra length. You're putting yourself at a disadvantage with shorter skis, because your center of gravity is almost a foot taller than most people, who ride long skis. Definitely look into something like a 176 at least anywhere up to a 185.
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Dec 24 2004 9:49PM
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twintipteles
Posts: 2954 - Karma: 13
yah a 6-11 person on 160s, thats about as ridiculous as Yao Ming and his short asian cock, (no offense)
Dec 24 2004 9:49PM
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SmoKinSkier
Posts: 5501 - Karma: 20
I cant beleive u even ski at all i have never seen a skier that tall take a picture while ur skiing i wanna see this!! Seems like 160 wouldnt even work for u at that size!




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Dec 24 2004 9:54PM
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T.L.
Posts: 4729 - Karma: 3,008
i prefer smaller skis i dunno why i just like them better. feels like i have more control
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Dec 24 2004 10:10PM
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eheath
Posts: 61107 - Karma: 118,279
dude dont get 160 get 180s im 5'7' and ski 176 ar5s
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Dec 24 2004 10:12PM
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lineskis_16
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i like short skis for park all the way
Dec 24 2004 10:14PM
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eheath
Posts: 61107 - Karma: 118,279
only fags have short skis, even if u 5 4 u should still have 170, 160s are for like short kids not fucking kids who are 7 ft tall, short skis are for kids who thing they need to huck as fast as possible
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Dec 24 2004 10:16PM
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huckster989
Posts: 2147 - Karma: 12
yeah i really dig my 189 (193) pistols they are faster, more stable, and still very nimble. ifi get a new park ski in the future it'll probably be at least 180
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Dec 24 2004 10:44PM
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Barmski
Posts: 4342 - Karma: 811
cause it looks better.
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Dec 24 2004 10:51PM
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PeterTosh
Posts: 910 - Karma: 615
having your skis a good amount over your head is more stable on and off the ground and being stable is what its all about



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Dec 24 2004 10:52PM
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switch_9
Posts: 876 - Karma: 10
short skis suck dick. i like my skis as tall as me. i guess if you do park all day and never get better at anything else, then you would want them.



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Dec 24 2004 10:59PM
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BLKOUT
Posts: 1287 - Karma: 20
It's easier to spin n' flip n' shit w/ shorter skis, but longer skis are more stable at high speeds and big airs. You learn tricks on the shorties and once you've mastered them you boost em' on the biggies.
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Dec 24 2004 11:38PM
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eheath
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no thats ridiculous, i could prob spin as fast on my 176s then on 160s, prob spin better on 176s cause they have better swing and balance cause they are bigger
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Dec 24 2004 11:40PM
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grubix2
Posts: 2628 - Karma: 25
I'm 5'11'' and I ride 168's. I sorta like them a bit shorter.







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Dec 24 2004 11:42PM
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CHARLES.BRONSON
Posts: 3123 - Karma: 229
if you're 6'11', you should chop your shins off, or ski on 210s. Seriously though, the longest twin you could find would be like snowblades to you. dont even think of 165s. Get some madtrix 190s, theyre about 150canadian at sportcheck right now.



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Dec 25 2004 12:08AM
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UTskier
Posts: 743 - Karma: 158
Stability and float. You can just lay into a longer ski with more confidence I think. But it's all personal preference. Getting a long, burly ski isn't a good way to look cool unless you can ski on it well. Hell, I think some people I know pick their bindings with their ego, that's even worse. (I can't believe everyone I know with 18 DIN race bindings actually needs them)
Dec 25 2004 12:13AM
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TwinTipWonder
Posts: 1078 - Karma: 10
Long skis to guys are like long...... well... you can figure it out... to women.
Dec 25 2004 12:16AM
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Teenage_Zero
Posts: 177 - Karma: 14
The height of your skis should be determined by your weight and how aggressive you are, not your height. If you are short but aggressive, you can handle a longer ski. And if you weigh a lot you are gonna need longer skis for the added stability. The only people who whould be on short skis are skinny kids who ski like pussies.
Dec 25 2004 12:40AM
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guddgulf17
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you want a longer ski for better float in pow, more edge, and more tail adn tip to land on when you screw up
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Dec 25 2004 12:42AM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,141
Me and huckster, reppin' the long pistols. Long skis rule. Although to be fair, my park skis are 181.

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Dec 25 2004 12:49AM
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WONTON
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u sir....are flippin huge.



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Dec 25 2004 1:39AM
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BoomBotix
Posts: 885 - Karma: 200
^Maybe that guy just meant 5'11' ...typos can happen. Hey well I'm 6'1 and I ride 176 and it doesn't seem too small.
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Dec 25 2004 2:23AM
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ItsPhil
Posts: 4625 - Karma: 11
if you are 6'11 you should be playing another sport my friend. youre going to hurt those precious knees of yours. you should be playing le basketball instead!
Dec 25 2004 2:30AM
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k2skier420
Posts: 719 - Karma: 13
6'11 on skis hahahhaha you must look goofy as fuck and espicially if your on 160 somethings

im 5'11 and ski 176 thalls they are perfect
Dec 25 2004 3:00AM
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ottoponto
Posts: 295 - Karma: 28
I find landing switch a lot easier with my 181 nearly centered MT's than with my 169 +3cm's PE's. And as everyone else said here: stable, faster.

Swing weight isn't a problem with nearly centered skis. At least for 181's ( maybe 215's might be a bit more of a pain to throw around)
Dec 25 2004 4:30AM
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ADSpin
Posts: 162 - Karma: 10
Short skis definitely look funny. Also, with how big many people are going, I think the longer skis allow for more speed and better landings.
Dec 25 2004 5:10AM
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GM
Posts: 18 - Karma: 10
Well in my opinion a ski +/- 10 cm of your height is fine.
Dec 25 2004 6:04AM
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mackinnon
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my skis (159s) come up to like, eye level which is perfect, although i'm sure i could go longer.
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Dec 25 2004 8:46AM
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Lineskier-101
Posts: 7863 - Karma: 22
Woops I meant 5'11', sorry. Most of you guys just ride longer skis because it's the 'cool' think to do.
Dec 25 2004 8:50AM
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cobalt
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^ i was about to say, if you were 6'11" you are really tall and 160s are wayyyy too short for you.

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Dec 25 2004 8:51AM
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6'2' and i'm riding 186s





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Dec 25 2004 9:05AM
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winterkid33
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you want something around your fore head-top of your head. not talking about tricks or pow just for reg skiing. for pow go bigger, tricks stay about the same maybe 1-3 cm smaller. if your 6'11' you should be gettin 180cm at the absolute smallest. I would say 188-195 would be best for you. prob 190 if you want to ski park and like 200-210 for pow. candide thovex rides 182's or around there hes a foot shorter then you. he only skis park it would be straight up stupid to get 160's. think about it hes a foot shorter and rideing skis that are 20cm longer (which is 2/3 of a foot) thats just not right. trust the pros get 190's.
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Dec 25 2004 10:49AM
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winterkid33
Posts: 2267 - Karma: 52
also about spinning easier on short skis, yeah thats true for real small airs and spins up to 540's but if you want to try spins bigger then that bigger skis are better. After you set your rotation in the air then the bigger skis will help pull you through the spin. I garentee no one will ever be able to 1260 on small skis when your in the air for that long you lose all your spinning speed, big skis get gyroscopical momentum and help complete your spin. if it was easier to land huge spins like 1440's 1620's on small skis you can bet pros would be tryin them but all park pros wear large skis like 180. unless your under 5' tall then dont get 160's.
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Dec 25 2004 10:56AM
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beer.
Posts: 3096 - Karma: 44
You know what's funny is that ski length is so NOT noticable, don't give me this bullshit about how somehow your 190s are so much better than someone elses 177s, 13 cm is a little longer than a 100 cig, WOW SO FUCKIN AWESOME. Buy your skis a length you are comfortable with, and who cares if the park fashion police show up. 10 percent equipment, 90 percent skill, 0 percent hugeass skis, fur trimmed camo onepiece, and rag. I ride 182s which are perfect for me, I will admit that real short skis on a big guy look stupid, but long skis don't make me bust a nut like they seem to do for some of you.

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Dec 25 2004 11:07AM
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eastAR5
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yea like i'm 5'10 and ive been riding 160 AR5s for a year and people here hate on me for that. but in real life no one even notices, they dont look like ski boards and i can ski fast enough on them. I'm switching to my 175 tm's soon just cause i got a good deal/

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Dec 25 2004 11:17AM
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NickMartini
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im going with 210's this year, next page



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Dec 25 2004 11:26AM
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