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164cm 5'10" Too Small?

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ESC-Andrew
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Hey guys I found a pretty good deal on some 2015 Travelling Circus skis with Look Pivot 12's; the only problem I have with this is the skis are kinda short at 164cm, I stand at around 5'10" (178cm) would this end up a problem? I currently snowboard mostly freestyle on a 155cm board and love it, but I don't know much about skis :/. I'm 16 and slowing down, though still growing. My dad's 6'1" and it looks like I'll be with him in the next year or two. I found these skis being sold locally at pretty good condition (top sheet scratched) for $215CAD which seems to be a pretty good deal to me, considering I'm just beginning in the sport and want something to mess around on for a bit, possibly ditch the planks and stick the bindings on another set.
Tell me what you guys think, is 164cm too small? Should I take this offer?
Feb 25 2017 5:14AM
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Cole9
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If you want snowblades but then but you should be at a minimal at 170+
Feb 25 2017 9:09AM
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Auschie
Posts: 297 - Karma: 392
I would go for something around 176. You won't regret it.
Feb 25 2017 9:37AM
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qazwsxedc34
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175-182 is your best length. You won't regret it. Anything under and you will.
Feb 26 2017 10:56PM
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qazwsxedc34
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Since beginning I would say 170+ anywhere in the 170's will help you progress. You'll realize that even over 180 will provide even better stability.
Feb 26 2017 10:57PM
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tfsh
Posts: 190 - Karma: 554
to paint a picture, im 5,5ish and ski the 175-180 range... i would get atleast 175s for your height, i personally enjoy skis longer than i should.
Feb 27 2017 12:00AM
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Zypher
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Im 5'9 and my shortest ski is a 180 and my longest is a 185. My park setup is 181 and perfect for everything. Yes you may be starting out but you shouldn't size way down for that. 174-182 should be perfect for you.
Feb 27 2017 12:41AM
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Wutever
Posts: 279 - Karma: 262
I'm 5'5" and the skis I'm currently riding are 166cm and that is what I would consider park length for me. I only started buying skis when I stopped growing.

Ok, so at 5'10", you stand at 177.8cm, the skis you want to buy are 164cm or around 5'4" if you round up. Upon a quick Goggle search, the recommended lengths for beginner-intermediate for 5'10" is 163-173cm. Take into account that you are 16, male, you're possibly looking at a growth spurt pretty soon which would render your skis essentially child sized. Those are gonna feel like snow blades in a hurry...

No matter how good a deal is, if the product doesn't work for you, there's no sense in buying them, even just for knockarounds. If I were you, I would not settle for the first thing I found. Maybe try looking for something with a little cushion room to grow in case you really like the skis. For you even as a beginner, try to look for something in the 168-175cm range. You can find last year's skis on sale in shops or online. You can also demo skis at shops at the mountain for a fee of course, that might help you decide on a size that feels nice.
Feb 28 2017 4:54PM
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Cole_
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im 57ish on 180
Mar 6 2017 10:49PM
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M.M
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For just starting they'd be okay but after like 10 days you'd wish you had gotten longer ones. In the end it's all personal preference though. My park skis are 186 cm on3p's(true to length) and I'm 5'11. But I got homies with 2 inches and 60 pounds on me riding 178 factions
Mar 7 2017 2:00PM
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tfsh
Posts: 190 - Karma: 554
M.MFor just starting they'd be okay but after like 10 days you'd wish you had gotten longer ones. In the end it's all personal preference though. My park skis are 186 cm on3p's(true to length) and I'm 5'11. But I got homies with 2 inches and 60 pounds on me riding 178 factions


and 178 factions are about 175 true length...
Mar 7 2017 7:51PM
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orey
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im 5'9 and i have 178cm
Mar 27 2017 7:42PM
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