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Ski length

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oleobru
Posts: 8 - Karma: 40
Hey need some help finding the right length for my new skis. Im 170 cm and weighs about 65 kg. should I go for 166cm skis or 172cm? Line honey badger.
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Jun 5 2017 10:53AM
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SofaKingSick
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172 for sure, especially with those skis since theyre flexy and forgiving
Jun 5 2017 10:59AM
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Zypher
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If im not mistaking, honeybagers have some rocker to them right? If so, the ski will ride shorter than the length stated because of the effective edge on the ground. It'll feel more like a 168-9 plus the honeybagers are soft so they'll be hella maneuverable. Overall, the 172 would feel a lot better than the 166s.
Jun 5 2017 11:05AM
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oleobru
Posts: 8 - Karma: 40
ZypherIf im not mistaking, honeybagers have some rocker to them right? If so, the ski will ride shorter than the length stated because of the effective edge on the ground. It'll feel more like a 168-9 plus the honeybagers are soft so they'll be hella maneuverable. Overall, the 172 would feel a lot better than the 166s.


They did not have more off the 172 left so I ordered 166cm. Should I cancel the order? I only do spins up to 720s and no dobbel flips.
Jun 5 2017 7:42PM
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Zypher
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oleobruThey did not have more off the 172 left so I ordered 166cm. Should I cancel the order? I only do spins up to 720s and no dobbel flips.


Are you still growing? they're going to feel a tad short which is ok if thats your style. Personally, I have longer skis (all 181 - 193 cm) and im only 176cm and 75kg
Jun 5 2017 9:14PM
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Deepskier
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Short skis are for pussies, I try to buy every ski over my head.
Jun 15 2017 8:59PM
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