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Getting used to longer skis

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winniecash
Posts: 253 - Karma: 940
So I picked up a new pair of rossi's at ski swap and they are a good amount longer than the skis i am currently riding on (161 to 174) I picked them up because I've been going through a growth spurt and i'm outgrowing my old skis and i thought i would be a good idea to snap these skis for next year at the cheap price they were being sold at. ANYWHO, Ive been finding it really difficult getting used to them in the park. I cant butter, rails feel awkard, I cant swap or spin out, and they just dont feel as playful. I know this is what u should expect from such a big jump but i just wanted to know if there was anything I can do to get used to them faster? or am i just gonna have to be paitent.
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the_yock_34
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about 2 and a half years ago i went from a 150 to a 171 and at first i thought i got way to big of skis, but i quickly got used to them and more importantly grew into them. just wait it out and you will be fine, anything new will feel awkward at first.
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mike759
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I went from 157 to 177 this year. At first it felt really weird, especially turning, but after a few days I felt more balanced on rails and landings are more stable. So after a little while you will get used to them.
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SDrvpvr
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I ski on 217's.
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PeppermillReno
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Dunno but you probably don't want to take your best set of all mountain killers in the park save your edges and shit and rock your beaters in there.
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PeppermillReno
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Dunno but you probably don't want to take your best set of all mountain killers in the park save your edges and shit and rock your beaters in there.
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PeppermillReno
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Dunno but you probably don't want to take your best set of all mountain killers in the park save your edges and shit and rock your beaters in there.
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Cheeko
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I went from 156 to 178 5 or 6 years ago and it was tricky getting the hang of the extra weight to the skis. I love tree skiing so that was hard to gain back the quick turns. It just takes time honestly, depends how much you ski.

Also if you went from a narrow ski to a wider ski that has a large effect on things too. I went from like 80 under foot to 100. So just keep at it and the more you spin, do rails and make tight tree turns the faster your body will register and adjust to the added size and weight!
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DBack1321
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ski-for-lifeAlso if you went from a narrow ski to a wider ski that has a large effect on things too. I went from like 80 under foot to 100. So just keep at it and the more you spin, do rails and make tight tree turns the faster your body will register and adjust to the added size and weight!


To add, the shape of the ski will also contribute. A full cambered 180cm ski will ski a lot longer than a full rockered one at the same length.
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KravtZ
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If you are having trouble on a 174 chances are you are just not as good of a skier as you thought you were. 174 is relatively short especially if it has rocker on it. Just keep with it and you will get used to them. Once you get good on a longer ski its very hard to go back to a shorter one. Most pro's are riding 185+ skis now a days
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Cheeko
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DBack1321To add, the shape of the ski will also contribute. A full cambered 180cm ski will ski a lot longer than a full rockered one at the same length.


That's exactly right, I went from a line after bang to a line blend. Complete different ski construction, length and shape. But I love my blends and I wouldn't trade them for anything! Just wishing could make spins easier.
9 years ago
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tommyk141
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How tall are you?
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freeskibum82
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you'll get use to it. even just swapping to a new ski requires adjustment. i had 174s scratches and couldnt stand how short they were. i had always been on 181s. as soon as i dumped the 174s and got back on 181s it was night and day more stable at high speed, carved better, and i felt way more comfortable hitting jumps and rails. the shorter ski felt like there just wasnt enough ski
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shin-bang
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I went from A 160 To A 188. It was definitely weird and hard to turn
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Thegratefulskier
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I went from a 149 to a 177 you can definitely handle a 160 to 174
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jca
Posts: 4180 - Karma: 6,366
You'll get used to em, especially as you get a little stronger. I pretty much only ride 191s and whenever I go back to my 179 park skis they feel tiny and are pretty scary for the first run or two. I'm about 5'8", 160lbs so YMMV.
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Swandog7
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I went from a 148 to a 170 this season and haven't had many issues. The weight was wack, but the length felt alright. It took me like 10-15 days to fully adjust
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dan1080
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You will definitely get used to them; take the time to ride them all over the mountain before jumping straight into the park and you'll be thanking yourself in the long run. As people have said previously, going to something new will always take some adjustment so just enjoy yourself and have fun.
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