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2016-17 Tom Wallisch Pro Skis
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Last night my piece of shit head caddy’s broke while jumping onto a box (whole inside edge broke off) I need some new skis fast and came upon my dream ski on Craigslist for pretty cheap, the 2016-17 Tom Wallisch’s. The only problem is the head caddy’s were about a 171 and the Tom wallisch’s are a 164. Does it really matter that much and will these skis slow me down and be harder to jump? I’m about 5’ 11” and weight 138lbs. Thanks for the help!
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Quite honestly, a 164 is way too short for someone your size. You should really be on something around a ~175 length (or longer) even if you’re just skiing park
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yeah those are really short on you. unless youre not very good or realllly prefer small skis, you want something bigger
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I'm about the same height as you and just switched from a pair of 165s to 176s and it's a huge difference. I don't think I could ever go back to a ski that short. The length gives more stability and feels much better. So if I were you I would keep looking. Lots of great deals in sell and trade.
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You’d be fine on a 171 TW, but the 164 is probably too short.
i sold last years in a 178 and got this years 171 and I’m extremely happy.
im 5’9, 180, been skiing for 25years and I’m a type 4 skier
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Thanks everyone I appreciate your help! I’ll probably go with a different setup. Happy New Year!
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Kids on ski blades can hit the same size jumps we can.
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