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Are 172cm too small for 6ft tall?

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CA17
Posts: 26 - Karma: 132
So I am 16 years old, 6ft tall, and 220lbs. I would consider myself as a intermediate skier. This past season was my first season and can land 180s no problem and even spin 3s once in a blue moon. I also live in ontario with no big jumps, mainly jibs. I have skied a set of 172cm Volkl Bash 86’s and was wondering if they were too small for me and if going to a larger ski will make me better or improve faster. Thanks so much :)
Aug 19 2019 12:13AM
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tcurle
Posts: 1247 - Karma: 5,182
yes, get longer skis
Aug 19 2019 2:00AM
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crustyboot.420
Posts: 989 - Karma: 4,275
Yes
Aug 19 2019 3:26AM
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freeskibum82
Posts: 6355 - Karma: 5,055
you will improve greatly with a ski sized to you. I would recommend at least 180cm ski especially given your weight. This will help with turn initiation, carving, stability, speed, float, flex. The 172s are over flexing and probably ski like crap for you now and that is just holding you back from improving.
Aug 19 2019 8:41AM
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FORNOFF
Posts: 101 - Karma: 270
181 should do you well, and probably even longer as you progress
Aug 19 2019 12:20PM
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DrFrosticals
Posts: 31 - Karma: 130
Definitely too small. I’m 5’9, 165 and I rode 176 last season and I’m set for 181 Magnus 102’s this season. Henrik Harlaut is 5’6 ish and he rides 180 cm. I’d 100% recommend about 180 or above for you. You’ll be far more stable and won’t over power the skis being 220. God you’re a unit
Aug 19 2019 12:26PM
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ColoradoDogfart
Posts: 2351 - Karma: 27,302
What kind of pills are they giving you???!!! I’m 15 and only 5,4 110. I’ll trade you some skis if you can send those drugs down
Aug 19 2019 3:37PM
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Kevski
Posts: 7056 - Karma: 2,785
The 172s are probably teaching you to be square on your skis especially with landing jumps, but that length of ski at your size is likely hitting its top speed before you are, and as a result likely preventing you from getting better. Shorter skis often fold rather than power through stuff and as you get better you really won't want to put up with that - even in Ontario.
People on here will always recommend a longer ski, but in this case I definitely agree. You could be on a 180-185 no problem.
Aug 20 2019 2:07AM
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stonedbrian
Posts: 153 - Karma: 829
ColoradoDogfartWhat kind of pills are they giving you???!!! I’m 15 and only 5,4 110. I’ll trade you some skis if you can send those drugs down


I assume genetics? I mean I'm 17 and 205lbs and 6'3". Tall relatives are to blame I assume...
Aug 20 2019 4:25AM
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Greg_K
Posts: 947 - Karma: 2,718
Yes, 172 too small and here’s a great deal on a nicer ski in a more appropriate length for Canadians.

https://www.sportinglife.ca/en-CA/equipment/ski/alpine-skis/adult-alpine-skis/revolt-95-ski-2019-25125402.html


If you’re in Ontario, check out Mount St Louis Moonstone which has 3 great parks to progress your skills on. Highly recommended!
Aug 20 2019 8:36AM
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