4FRNT STL length help

[Volkl_860]

hey. i was thinking about gettin a pair of 4frnt stls for next season...im about 5' 4" and 125. i was thinkin about the 167 and by next year ill probably be around 5' 6"...(growth spurt yet to come)...i was wondering if the length sounds goood or if there are ne other recomdations....i would probably but the 07-08 model because i dont have the money to spend on ne 09 skis...also i ski mostly park...(being stuck skiing in the shittiest part of the east coast thats about all i have to ski) ....about half and half for jumps and rails/boxes.. thanks for your input...

 

[nkinsman10]

go with the length that feels natural. base it off of what u skied on this season

 

[andrew.]

id say go with 177. if you get 167s and theyre too short, youll regret it so much, plus youre probably going to centermount them which makes em feel way shorter.

 

[Volkl_860]

last year i skied on 151 invaders and they felt short and im not liking line and there new skis...i was gonna go to armada but i saw these and liked um....177 sounds huge for me...i thought 167 would be a stretch but idk....how do they feel and hold up for those of u who have skied them in park

 

[Volkl_860]

and ya i am gettin them center mounted

 

[Volkl_860]

also i was looking at buying a pair of look px12 jibs for 100...used like 3 times....does that sound good?

 

[Volkl_860]

bump...

 

[i.ski.troll.]

177 is a bit of a stretch. but hes right if you get them short you will regret it

 

[Ryanvdonk]

4frnt has thin edges, i probably would go with something else if you want to hit rails.

 

[Ryanvdonk]

some other suggestons:

http://www.evogear.com/outlet/skis/armada-pipe-cleaner-2007.aspx

http://www.backcountryoutlet.com/outlet/FIS0052/Fischer-Addict-Pro-Alpine-Ski.html

 

[Volkl_860]

bump

 

[skiRay]

if 4frnt makes them in a 171, i think that would be perfect

 

[SK1ERDUDE]

You could get a new pair for only a little bit more. But i wouldn't recommend px 12 jibs.

 

[difaded]

i skied on 167 stls that were center mounted this year... i loved them. but i think i will go with something a little longer next year, 171 would be perfect. i agree.

 

[Volkl_860]

sounds good so far....i was so pissed...they were on sac this morning for $212 but im broke right now...also hows the durability of these? thanks for the help

 

[Burkski]

id say 177's too, i have some for rails and thy work great but are way too small for big jumps. the skis ae pretty soft and noodley.

 

[Volkl_860]

bump...idk...ill see how much i grow and if i think i need the 177...are they really that noodley

 

[Matteskier]

noup there not that noodly...midflex but softer in the tails. Very stable and good pop.

 

[Volkl_860]

any other comments or suggestions?...im leaning towards the 177 just to be safe

 

[Volkl_860]

bump

 

[richards]

uh dont pipe cleaners have thin edges?

mabe im wrong i just always remember ehearing that