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Sean_D
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Ok so I like long ass skis and I'm 5,4 and bought some 171s I was wondering if that's like stupid big or not

**This thread was edited on Jul 10th 2021 at 4:28:21pm
Jul 10 2021 4:24PM
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Sean_D
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I have no clue which forum this should go on
Jul 10 2021 4:24PM
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keagan.karstens
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incoming 189 comments
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Non_State_Actor
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177 or 183?
Jul 10 2021 6:26PM
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Sean_D
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mystery3177 or 183?

I'm confused are you saying I should've bought 177s or 183s?
Jul 10 2021 6:35PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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It’s big but you’re fine
Jul 10 2021 7:17PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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Henrik is two inches taller than you and rides a 188
Jul 10 2021 8:09PM
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Sean_D
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fghtoffyrdmnsHenrik is two inches taller than you and rides a 188


God damn
Jul 10 2021 8:13PM
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WoFlowz
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fghtoffyrdmnsHenrik is two inches taller than you and rides a 188


Henrik also has the skill for that and his dad has the cash to pay for a surgery if his knees go because of that
Jul 10 2021 8:15PM
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Non_State_Actor
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ShittyskierI'm confused are you saying I should've bought 177s or 183s?


What skis did you get and are you planning on growing taller in the future?
Jul 10 2021 9:04PM
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little_boy_prime
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I'm 5'4 and I ski a 172 as my everyday all mtn ski. Shortest ski I've skied in recent years is 164 and that feels too short. Around 170 seems to be the sweet spot for me so I think your all good
Jul 10 2021 9:06PM
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Sean_D
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little_boy_primeI'm 5'4 and I ski a 172 as my everyday all mtn ski. Shortest ski I've skied in recent years is 164 and that feels too short. Around 170 seems to be the sweet spot for me so I think your all good


Ok thanks but I strictly ski park and if you do ride park at all do they feel to big? But if u look at my profile I'm still pretty bad so I dont think I'll notice it too much

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Jul 10 2021 9:21PM
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little_boy_prime
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ShittyskierOk thanks but I strictly ski park and if you do ride park at all do they feel to big?


I hit park jumps with them and I think that size is great for jumps. I never hit rails with them because my edges are sharp but I'd imagine they would do alright.

What skis are they and what kind of riding do you do?
Jul 10 2021 9:29PM
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Sean_D
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little_boy_primeI hit park jumps with them and I think that size is great for jumps. I never hit rails with them because my edges are sharp but I'd imagine they would do alright.

What skis are they and what kind of riding do you do?

On3p kartel 96s I'm planning on learning a front flip this year but I mostly just ski rails and do swaps and spins off n shit
Jul 10 2021 9:53PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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He’s also Swedish and their healthcare is nationalized so no need for his dad to pay
WoFlowzHenrik also has the skill for that and his dad has the cash to pay for a surgery if his knees go because of that
Jul 11 2021 10:16AM
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WoFlowz
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BradFiAusNzCoCaHe’s also Swedish and their healthcare is nationalized so no need for his dad to pay


Forgot about that part
Jul 11 2021 10:17AM
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mrk127
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fghtoffyrdmnsHenrik is two inches taller than you and rides a 188

Henrik doesn't ski a 188 very often, unless he started skiing the ARV 106 more. Dollos are 180 and arv 86/96 is 184
Jul 11 2021 1:59PM
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twinkle_toes
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I’m 5’4 I ski 170s.

I’m sure it’d be easier to learn spins on rails with like a 160/165. ( less swing weight )

But bigger skis = faster and more stable on bigger landings

its personal preference tho :) If ur still growing I wouldn’t worry too much about it.
You can always find some super cheap 163s on fb marketplace for like $50-$100 and just compare how they ride if it really bugs you
Jul 11 2021 2:12PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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Dollos come in a 188
mrk127Henrik doesn't ski a 188 very often, unless he started skiing the ARV 106 more. Dollos are 180 and arv 86/96 is 184
Jul 11 2021 2:31PM
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mrk127
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fghtoffyrdmnsDollos come in a 188


No way? is that new for 2022?
Jul 11 2021 3:12PM
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mrk127
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fghtoffyrdmnsDollos come in a 188
mrk127No way? is that new for 2022?


nvm @fghtoffyrdmns doesn't know what he's talking about
https://www.newschoolers.com/ski-gear/2022/Skis/1408/Edollo
Jul 11 2021 3:18PM
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isaacwrong
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Can Admins make a stickied post like the what camera should I buy in media forums. Title it “what ski size should I buy”
Jul 11 2021 4:43PM
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little_boy_prime
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ShittyskierOn3p kartel 96s I'm planning on learning a front flip this year but I mostly just ski rails and do swaps and spins off n shit


I just went and watched your edit (btw nicely done). With your skill and the skiing you do 171 might be a tad bit long for my taste but still totally doable. If your still growing its well worth it to size up, better to grow into a ski than to grow out of it after a year
Jul 11 2021 4:57PM
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Sean_D
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little_boy_primeI just went and watched your edit (btw nicely done). With your skill and the skiing you do 171 might be a tad bit long for my taste but still totally doable. If your still growing its well worth it to size up, better to grow into a ski than to grow out of it after a year


Yeah I bought em big cause on3ps are so expensive and I dont want to buy another pair for a while
Jul 11 2021 6:23PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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The 2016 was def made up to 188, they might have stopped making them in that size since then
mrk127nvm @fghtoffyrdmns doesn't know what he's talking about
https://www.newschoolers.com/ski-gear/2022/Skis/1408/Edollo
Jul 11 2021 6:52PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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https://freeskier.com/gear/armada-edollo-skis-2016
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mrk127
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fghtoffyrdmnshttps://freeskier.com/gear/armada-edollo-skis-2016


I stand corrected. That's fuckin dumb that they discontinued the longest size. I have the 180 rn and the ski could really use a few cm's
Jul 11 2021 6:58PM
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Jems
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i’m 5’6 on some 180s they’re a lil long but there’s many short dudes out there riding big ass skis such as henrik, pbone and most importantly swadburg
Jul 11 2021 8:02PM
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Quaggy
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Big skis big steez.
Jul 11 2021 11:05PM
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Sean_D
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QuaggyBig skis big steez.


That's half the reason I bought them
Jul 11 2021 11:05PM
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_JackKaiser_
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ShittyskierOk so I like long ass skis and I'm 5,4 and bought some 171s I was wondering if that's like stupid big or not

**This thread was edited on Jul 10th 2021 at 4:28:21pm


I’m 5’6 and I just bought some 176 you’ll be fine, big skis look way better
Jul 14 2021 9:35PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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_JackKaiser_I’m 5’6 and I just bought some 176 you’ll be fine, big skis look way better

I 2nd this so hard, I wish they made some 210 fatties so I could look like this

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bly5mdOnQ9d/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Jul 15 2021 1:48AM
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Sean_D
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BigPurpleSkiSuitI 2nd this so hard, I wish they made some 210 fatties so I could look like this

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bly5mdOnQ9d/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Mans literally floated off the roller
Jul 15 2021 1:48AM
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switchlip2
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I’m like 5’8 and ride 180 and 183 ur fine dawg
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