I’m 6’ and have the 177. I’m a pretty advanced skier but got them for this past season while skiing more park. Most people seem to really recommend 100+ underfoot, but for learning in the park I think that’s a little much, 86 is fine starting out but I wish I got the 96 as I’d like to use them in pow better
but yeah I’d say go for 177, they’ll be easier to learn tricks on and less weight to push around