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Way too large skis?

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Rolaaa
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Hey so this was my 2nd week with my new blends and i feel kind of weird. Im 1.73 and the blends are 1.78 . I feel like they are too long and that this is going to limit my learnings in the park. ( im new to freestyle ) is this normal? Is it just bescuse im learning?? I center mounted them. Are they viable for a short guy like me??
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LukasSchroeder
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I'm 182cm and have 184's Punx's.
Before these skis I had something like 145 or 155's. It took me a while to get used to the size and weight increase, but now its no big deal.
At this point you already have the skis so you're pretty well stuck with them. Are you still growing at least?
6 years ago
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skiguy04
Posts: 1640 - Karma: 1,277
No such thing as too big
6 years ago
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xxACIDTRIPxx
Posts: 5980 - Karma: 8,185
A wise man once said
"you can never have a ski too big for you"
6 years ago
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skiguy04
Posts: 1640 - Karma: 1,277
skiguy04No such thing as too big


Xx_Ac1dTr1p_xXA wise man once said
"you can never have a ski too big for you"


😎😎😎
6 years ago
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BackWoods420
Posts: 251 - Karma: 496
Same height and same length skis as you (176-178 cm skis). Just feels comfortable. Anything shorter feels weird to me. Anything longer feels too fast and hard to control.
6 years ago
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c0ntentcreat0r
Posts: 347 - Karma: 895
Henrik uses skis that are way longer than he is tall, and he seems to be doing alright. 178 cm skis aren't too long as long as you have good pop and technique, which using longer skis can help you develop. They aren't so long that if you're doing spins onto urban on rails they'll get in the way, I'd actually say your skis are a great length for you especially a super soft ski like the blend.
6 years ago
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SofaKingSick
Posts: 9813 - Karma: 66,300
Generally novices will use shorter skis but blends are super soft and manageable skis, and you center mounted them, so you arent in a bad pickle here at all; it’ll just take a couple days to get used to them maybe

And later you’ll like the extra length once you’re used to them
6 years ago
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clorox
Posts: 1728 - Karma: 4,867
I'm 174 and ride 184 JJ's and 176 BDogs. IMO longer skis make balancing on rails easier, and the ski will be more stable at high speeds, but it will have a higher swing weight making it harder to whip spins around without much air. You'll get used to it.
6 years ago
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SoAnG
Posts: 386 - Karma: 388
No, I have the 171 and wished I had gotten the 178. I'm 5'8".
6 years ago
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Woos
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Lol that's average sizing brah. I ride 182s and I'm 179-180cm tall and I could go bigger.
6 years ago
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PsychicMigration
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To late now.
6 years ago
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tfsh
Posts: 190 - Karma: 554
im 5'4" (163cm) and have directional skis that are 179s and my shortest skis are 171s but I hate skiing them they feel too short. With that being said, its all about preference and ability, the faster and more stable you want a ski, the more effective edge you need thus a longer ski. Line blends are pretty rockered skis, they are well within the sizing range for your height. Weight matters way more tho than height. Also it is easier for beginners to learn park on shorter skis but I would think its minimal.
6 years ago
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TRVP_ANGEL
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lolz Don't listen to these type 1 skiers. When you're starting park its better to start short but you'll be fine just give it time. You'll grow into it over time
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skiguy04
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TRVP_ANGELlolz Don't listen to these type 1 skiers. When you're starting park its better to start short but you'll be fine just give it time. You'll grow into it over time


Get the biggest skis is what he means
6 years ago
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Rusticles
Posts: 2180 - Karma: 1,337
Might be the center mount, i succumbed to the influence and got a pair of park skis center mounted and Did not like it one bit. Immediately got the skis mounted a couple cm back and loved them
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skiguy04
Posts: 1640 - Karma: 1,277
RusticlesMight be the center mount, i succumbed to the influence and got a pair of park skis center mounted and Did not like it one bit. Immediately got the skis mounted a couple cm back and loved them


Why tho
6 years ago
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Rusticles
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skiguy04Why tho


I dunno why, kinda felt weird, like not enough stability in the front.
Turning was awkward. Take offs seemed weird, couldn’t pop correctly.
Didn’t gain anything switch. Not for takeoffs or landings. Was a completely different ski mounted back a bit
6 years ago
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skiguy04
Posts: 1640 - Karma: 1,277
RusticlesI dunno why, kinda felt weird, like not enough stability in the front.
Turning was awkward. Take offs seemed weird, couldn’t pop correctly.
Didn’t gain anything switch. Not for takeoffs or landings. Was a completely different ski mounted back a bit


For tricks it’s ideal but since you have a racing background it makes sense to have factory mount recommendation
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Rusticles
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skiguy04For tricks it’s ideal but since you have a racing background it makes sense to have factory mount recommendation


Never had anything to do with racing in my life.
Just don’t like centermounted skis in the park
6 years ago
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petter100
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im 1.75m and i ride on icelantic nomad 95 and they are 181cm long and it works great! your ski length is normal for your length and it looks better with longer skis, so don't worry have fun!
6 years ago
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skiguy04
Posts: 1640 - Karma: 1,277
RusticlesNever had anything to do with racing in my life.
Just don’t like centermounted skis in the park

Yeah you’ve been a racer longer than freestyle

&& centre mount helps riding fakie for sure so idk how you felt turning... race background should help you
6 years ago
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Rusticles
Posts: 2180 - Karma: 1,337
skiguy04Yeah you’ve been a racer longer than freestyle

&& centre mount helps riding fakie for sure so idk how you felt turning... race background should help you


LOL, you got me, "closet racer". "cant ride fakie because my skis aren't center mounted" haha

Center mounting doesn't necessarily make everything switch easier. Like I said, far more confident on bigger jumps switch mounted back a few centimeters, just sayin.
6 years ago
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HaydenB
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Mekhed_Hey so this was my 2nd week with my new blends and i feel kind of weird. Im 1.73 and the blends are 1.78 . I feel like they are too long and that this is going to limit my learnings in the park. ( im new to freestyle ) is this normal? Is it just bescuse im learning?? I center mounted them. Are they viable for a short guy like me??


The bigger the skis the bigger the d... you can finish
6 years ago
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CalumSKI
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Being short and having large skis makes you look like Henrik
ARRR ARRR
6 years ago
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hootsquad
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its all about personal preference, try them out and if they feel weird go with something shorter next time. but you might also find that you end up liking it
6 years ago
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Chunderface
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just point em bruh
6 years ago
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