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174 ski at 5’9

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Jacob.millz
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I rode 164 givers but I grew a lot in winter and def need a size up so I was wondering getting 174 givers. Will the size up be hard to get used to?
Apr 9 2023 1:55PM
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Eli.braun98
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Jacob.millzI rode 164 givers but I grew a lot in winter and def need a size up so I was wondering getting 174 givers. Will the size up be hard to get used to?


I'm 5'9" and about 120lbs and I ride 179s. You'll be fine at 174.
Apr 9 2023 2:03PM
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Icant_kfed
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You need 189s. But in reality a longer ski never hurt anybody as long as you know what your doing
Apr 9 2023 3:29PM
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Jems
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you should be riding like a 178-182 realistically but a 174 will be just fine for you
Apr 9 2023 3:32PM
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bootspace
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i was 5’10 during my season and rode 183’s the whole time. no troubles, just gotta put a little more muscle in some times
Apr 9 2023 5:34PM
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isaacwrong
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Jacob.millzI rode 164 givers but I grew a lot in winter and def need a size up so I was wondering getting 174 givers. Will the size up be hard to get used to?


Get 182's, if you're under 5'7" 174's would play but you'll overpower the shorter ski pretty easily i think
Apr 9 2023 9:18PM
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twinkle_toes
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I’m 5’4” and ride 170’s…. You’ll be fine
Apr 9 2023 9:49PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Roughly your height is usually about perfect for skis. I am 5’8” and my arsenal includes skis from 172 all the way up to 184 (true lengths). You’ll be fine
Apr 9 2023 10:09PM
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J-Dunn
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Yo im 5'6" 125lbs and ride 172cms and feel they are perfect. I think 176 would be money for you but it's the ski your buying 174 might be the closest option and should be nice
Eli.braun98I'm 5'9" and about 120lbs and I ride 179s. You'll be fine at 174.
Apr 9 2023 11:27PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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Very whack. Ride at least a 180, don’t be a luke O’Brien.
Apr 9 2023 11:50PM
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thankagaper
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2.5cm = 1 inch ,
A 4 inch bump up is actually significant but it sounds like 170 series is where you should be. Sizing varies with flex patterns / shapes .
and at the end of the day, every company uses a different measuring device....
Apr 10 2023 12:08AM
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PacificRimJob
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Anything under 180 should be illegal unless you're literally a child, slalom skier, or its gaper day.
Apr 10 2023 1:01AM
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cracc
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PacificRimJobAnything under 180 should be illegal unless you're literally a child, slalom skier, or its gaper day.

I ordered a very un-core length of ON3P’s that for legal reasons i refuse the specify.
Apr 10 2023 1:09AM
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Eli.braun98
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Depending on your age and weight you should either get the 174 or 182. If you don't weigh much and won't grow much more, the 174 will be fine. But if you're still growing and aren't super small then the 182 would be better. The Give’r is also really light so don't be scared to size up.
Apr 10 2023 1:14AM
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fucintight
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im 5'7 and ride 181-186 skis. prefer bigger for park n shit. makes you better
Jacob.millzI rode 164 givers but I grew a lot in winter and def need a size up so I was wondering getting 174 givers. Will the size up be hard to get used to?
Apr 10 2023 2:26AM
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304NordMan
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Yep you'll love the longer ski. It gives your more of everything good eexcept weight, but with increased speed, turn radius, landing stability, its a no brainer to ski something a few inches taller than you UNLESS, unless all you do all day every season is ride a tow rope and slays rails in which case a 170s ski is preferable.
Apr 10 2023 6:48AM
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SchizoSkier
Posts: 2882 - Karma: 31,332
I have some 2021 174 cm surface givers I’ll sell ya no core shots or edge cracks pm me if interested
Apr 11 2023 12:06AM
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iskeaah
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depending on how confident you are at skiing I would probably recommend 177's
Jacob.millzI rode 164 givers but I grew a lot in winter and def need a size up so I was wondering getting 174 givers. Will the size up be hard to get used to?
Apr 11 2023 2:46AM
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SofaKingSick
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5'9" is 175 cm, that's perfect for ya dog. ignore most of what you read on here re: ski length. buncha nerds repeating each other
Apr 11 2023 11:04AM
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Jacob.millz
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SchizoSkierI have some 2021 174 cm surface givers I’ll sell ya no core shots or edge cracks pm me if interested


Yes Im def interested my ig is in my bio
Apr 11 2023 11:06AM
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SchizoSkier
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Jacob.millzYes Im def interested my ig is in my bio


Ur dms aren’t open
Apr 11 2023 1:07PM
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