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Would these skis be appropriate for me?

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fannylydon
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Background: 21 years old, male, 5'10" about 155lbs. I skied growing up, then during my teens never was really into it, but this season my friends and I have been heading up to Vermont and having fun. I'm using my brothers skis, but they're 179cm and just too big for me. I'd rather be on something lighter and shorter for more maneuverability.

I typically just ski blues and small (1-3ft) park jumps. Next year I'll attempt to do some black diamonds but for right now I dont trust myself enough to send it down one

I found a pair of Head Supershape I. Magnums (163cm) from 2016/2017 model year for $300, and was wondering if they'd be a good deal if they are in good condition. Would these skis be too short for me? Here is the link if anyone wants to take a look at the post and give me some advice as im not too sure what to be looking for here... https://hartford.craigslist.org/spo/d/head-supershape-magnum-skis/6500314724.html

thanks
Feb 25 2018 9:32PM
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laws
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Unless your 5'5 stick with the 179s it will make you a better skier
Feb 25 2018 9:56PM
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fannylydon
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lawsUnless your 5'5 stick with the 179s it will make you a better skier


What about a 170cm? I've rode a 170cm before and thought they were great (don't remember the model) so ideally I wouldn't want to go any bigger than that. I really hate the feel of a longer ski. Its a personal preference thing
Feb 25 2018 10:12PM
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Cade2
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You just suck now but if you keep skiing with your friends you will get really good and out grow those skis
Feb 25 2018 10:15PM
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fannylydon
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ThundercatYou just suck now but if you keep skiing with your friends you will get really good and out grow those skis


lmao thats true that I suck, but just by googling shit the general consensus seems to be that they should be around chin to forehead height which would put them at about 163-170cm.
Feb 25 2018 10:34PM
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Cade2
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fannylydonlmao thats true that I suck, but just by googling shit the general consensus seems to be that they should be around chin to forehead height which would put them at about 163-170cm.


Yeah I guess u could listen to them and not us, why bother asking
Feb 25 2018 10:35PM
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fannylydon
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ThundercatYeah I guess u could listen to them and not us, why bother asking


TBH I was hoping yall would agree with them to make my choice a hell of a lot easier
Feb 25 2018 10:44PM
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.CJ.
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fannylydonlmao thats true that I suck, but just by googling shit the general consensus seems to be that they should be around chin to forehead height which would put them at about 163-170cm.

You may feel that 163 will be a good size to you but once your skill level improves you will kick yourself. Go with something slightly larger than you're comfortable with, ex: ~174. I'm 5'10" too and I ski a 184 and it feels like nothing on my feet.
Feb 25 2018 11:27PM
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laws
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Maybe go 175-180
trust me man next season you won't regret it! Keep pushing your self
Feb 25 2018 11:33PM
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Non_State_Actor
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As a 5'7" guy (with shoes on) who skis 163s I think you should be looking at 170. I like skis on the short end but 163 is the shortest I'd go and would probably be comfortable on something between 163 and 178-180 so projecting that range to your height would give you 170 to185-187.

Are the 179s your referring to really heavy? What kind of skis are they?
Feb 26 2018 1:34AM
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fannylydon
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mystery3As a 5'7" guy (with shoes on) who skis 163s I think you should be looking at 170. I like skis on the short end but 163 is the shortest I'd go and would probably be comfortable on something between 163 and 178-180 so projecting that range to your height would give you 170 to185-187.

Are the 179s your referring to really heavy? What kind of skis are they?


They are extremely heavy. They’re old ass atomics like from 2005ish so idk the exact name of the model. After a few runs they feel so heavy on my feet that its even hard to turn in them.

Money for new equipment isn’t an issue which is why Im trying to get some new shit now, but I dont want to break the bank since I really can only get 4-5 good weekends in per winter. I’d rather buy 1-2 year old skis on a discount and spend more on new boots
Feb 26 2018 7:54AM
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fannylydon
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mystery3As a 5'7" guy (with shoes on) who skis 163s I think you should be looking at 170. I like skis on the short end but 163 is the shortest I'd go and would probably be comfortable on something between 163 and 178-180 so projecting that range to your height would give you 170 to185-187.

Are the 179s your referring to really heavy? What kind of skis are they?


I should add that while the skis are old af, theyve maybe been used twice before I started using them this winter. No one in my family skis anymore except me haha
Feb 26 2018 7:58AM
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JakeDalBon
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im 5'7 and ride 165's. the longer skis will make u better but if ur just trying to have fun and u feel like the smaller ones would be better (based on ur experience with the 170s) then go with those. Also try to keep in mind there are many other factors to take into consideration other than just height. A 177cm ski with a shit ton of rocker will ride like a shorter ski (like vishnu's). I would just do ur research and make the decision based on what u want.
Feb 26 2018 10:24AM
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trippymano
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im 5’9” and ride a 178 u just gotta get used to it. twin tips u get longer size bc when u measure the ski to your height u cut it off at where where the rocker starts
fannylydonlmao thats true that I suck, but just by googling shit the general consensus seems to be that they should be around chin to forehead height which would put them at about 163-170cm.
Feb 26 2018 10:49AM
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Non_State_Actor
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fannylydonThey are extremely heavy. They’re old ass atomics like from 2005ish so idk the exact name of the model. After a few runs they feel so heavy on my feet that its even hard to turn in them.

Money for new equipment isn’t an issue which is why Im trying to get some new shit now, but I dont want to break the bank since I really can only get 4-5 good weekends in per winter. I’d rather buy 1-2 year old skis on a discount and spend more on new boots


Here's a handy weight chart from evo that may assist you in your research: https://www.evo.com/guides/alpine-and-backcountry-ski-weights

They have one for bindings to but outside of touring bindings the best lightweight option is the Tyrolia attack 13.

I'm guessing you ski east coast considering the link above is from hartford CL?

What kind of skiing do you want to do? Aspirations?
Feb 26 2018 12:05PM
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fannylydon
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mystery3Here's a handy weight chart from evo that may assist you in your research: https://www.evo.com/guides/alpine-and-backcountry-ski-weights

They have one for bindings to but outside of touring bindings the best lightweight option is the Tyrolia attack 13.

I'm guessing you ski east coast considering the link above is from hartford CL?

What kind of skiing do you want to do? Aspirations?


Im back at my university now so Id have to ask my parents to look at exactly what model they are..but thanks for the chart

And yeah I live in CT so pretty much just sticking to VT and NH. I used to have a ski house up in the White Mountains right outside North Conway so I grew up skiing at Attitash, Cranmore, Wildcat, etc. Skiing to me is just something fun to do on weekends in the winter with my friends, a couple of them a more serious about it but I just enjoy messing around.

i dont have any plans of taking a trip out west anytime in the near future to ski so idk if that should help me tailor my search. I’m pretty much a total novice when it comes to anything ski equiptment related
Feb 26 2018 1:55PM
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B.Quincy
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fannylydonIm back at my university now so Id have to ask my parents to look at exactly what model they are..but thanks for the chart

And yeah I live in CT so pretty much just sticking to VT and NH. I used to have a ski house up in the White Mountains right outside North Conway so I grew up skiing at Attitash, Cranmore, Wildcat, etc. Skiing to me is just something fun to do on weekends in the winter with my friends, a couple of them a more serious about it but I just enjoy messing around.

i dont have any plans of taking a trip out west anytime in the near future to ski so idk if that should help me tailor my search. I’m pretty much a total novice when it comes to anything ski equiptment related

Where are you in CT? I work at a shop in Fairfield county and would love to chat and help you pick a ski like above said short skis will be fun for a short period of time then they will no longer be fun... just depressing. anyways feel free to pm me with any questions
Feb 26 2018 2:07PM
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fannylydon
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B.QuincyWhere are you in CT? I work at a shop in Fairfield county and would love to chat and help you pick a ski like above said short skis will be fun for a short period of time then they will no longer be fun... just depressing. anyways feel free to pm me with any questions


Im from the Farmington Valley and I go to UConn. I’ll shoot you a pm tonight when my classes are over, thanks man
Feb 26 2018 3:23PM
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frekalicious
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fannylydonlmao thats true that I suck, but just by googling shit the general consensus seems to be that they should be around chin to forehead height which would put them at about 163-170cm.


I'm a 5'4" girl... and I ride 164's and my all mountain skis are 172.... Id definitely say stay at that upper 170 range... if you plan on actually improving at all you would find 160's and low 170's too short pretty quickly.
Feb 26 2018 4:35PM
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fannylydon
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frekaliciousI'm a 5'4" girl... and I ride 164's and my all mountain skis are 172.... Id definitely say stay at that upper 170 range... if you plan on actually improving at all you would find 160's and low 170's too short pretty quickly.


yeah i dont think im gonna improve all that much with how little i ski in a season. Someone else pointed out that my problem might be that they are too heavy for me which I think is the perfect way to describe it.
Feb 26 2018 6:25PM
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-eREKTion-
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I'm like you, I grew up skiing on vacation but never got that into it. In college I started skiing a lot more and pulled the trigger on a pair of skis. Like you, I went short. I didn't think I was good enough to go for the recommended size so I bought 172's at 5'11. That doesn't seem like a big deal but the thing about skiing is that it's easy to progress once you learn the basics. Within a season I regretted my choice. Now I only ski mid to high 180's without any problems. You've got your brother's 179's, keep'em, learn on 'em, and once you get your confidence up buy a pair in the right size.
Feb 26 2018 11:30PM
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Woos
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Bro I’m 1 inch bigger (5’11” ) and have some 179s and I would have went 180-183 if the skis I bought came in that size.

179s aren’t too big for you. Maybe look into snowboards?
Feb 27 2018 5:11PM
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