Frankenski too short?

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lusch0

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I worked over at Moment skis this summer and had a blast, got paid in store credit, and splurged on some skis. Got myself a Frankenski in 182cm because I thought it was the coolest thing ever and I still do. Downside is I’m about 6’2 (186ish cm), which feels like a pretty big deal taller than the Frank at 182cm. Is it worth it to keep them and ski? Will they ski longer maybe and can I make due or should I pass them down to my shorter brother?
 
In my opinion, a good ski length should be about your height. I think it’s a fine ski length for you, and you should keep them cause they are sick skis
 
I’m 5 10 and ride my 182 franks and love them. They deffo ski short cuz of how much rocker they have tho
 
It’s a park dedicated ski. Doesn’t need to be longer than 182. That’s why they don’t make that ski in longer lengths.

if you want something longer with triple camber then you need a deathwish 104 in 184

or if you want something longer but still park oriented then you need a wildcat 101 in 184.
 
You worked an entire summer for in store credit? Ski industry is fuckin hilarious, some boomer has to be running shit there
 
I don't think it's a big deal to ride a park ski that's 4cm shorter than you are. It comes down to preference. Also depends on how they measure the length.
 
14567538:Christian_Bale said:
I don't think it's a big deal to ride a park ski that's 4cm shorter than you are. It comes down to preference. Also depends on how they measure the length.
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Moments measure true, the 182 will measure 182 in a straight tape pull.

I think they're fine OP, if you feel like they ski too short after a few days on them give 'em to your bro?
 
14567665:HypeBeast said:
Lmao op, does your "internship" pass the intern test? If not, you actually got robbed. https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71-flsa-internships

Kinda sus they paid you in store credit versus nothing at all.
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Dude honestly, I don’t really care if I was paid in store credit or not. For a someone like me who’s young and wants to work in the industry in the future, hands on work experience at a small brand is great, so I’m definitely happy I did it regardless. Not everything is about money.
 
if you are skimmy they will be fine, if you are a heavier dude they might feel short.

I'm 6'3 and ride 182/184 for park, but I'm also skinny so shorter skis don't feel to small typically, some might think they look small but idgaf.
 
14567738:Non_State_Actor said:
This is sort of useless when there are only two sizes. Basically 5’8” and shorter get 172, taller have 182. Size chart yo.
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That was the point. He’s a 182 for a reason.
 
topic:lusch0 said:
I worked over at Moment skis this summer and had a blast, got paid in store credit, and splurged on some skis. Got myself a Frankenski in 182cm because I thought it was the coolest thing ever and I still do. Downside is I’m about 6’2 (186ish cm), which feels like a pretty big deal taller than the Frank at 182cm. Is it worth it to keep them and ski? Will they ski longer maybe and can I make due or should I pass them down to my shorter brother?
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wait so you worked a whole summer for one pair of skis?
 
14567927:PartyBullshiit said:
You never asked anyone at the factory why 182 was the longest length For their park dedicated ski?
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Nah I just freeballed it it’s also a cool room deco ngl
 
14567932:Dlonetti said:
Poor op just wanted some advice on ski length and is getting personally attacked
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that's NS for ya lmao

OP, how much do you weigh? those will be fine regardless but especially if you're light. people don't tend to account for weight as much as they should when analyzing ski sizes
 
14567935:SofaKingSick said:
that's NS for ya lmao

OP, how much do you weigh? those will be fine regardless but especially if you're light. people don't tend to account for weight as much as they should when analyzing ski sizes
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175
 
i think you're good. go remind yourself what 4cm is on a ruler, it's really not much length difference you're worried over. also it's a park ski, it's not like you were buying these to point them down chutes and shit
 
14567675:lusch0 said:
Dude honestly, I don’t really care if I was paid in store credit or not. For a someone like me who’s young and wants to work in the industry in the future, hands on work experience at a small brand is great, so I’m definitely happy I did it regardless. Not everything is about money.
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Eh I'm with HypeBeast on this one. I get your perspective, but you need to get paid for your work. If you want to make a living in the industry, its going to be hard to negotiate your wage when there's always another kid willing to work some shady store credit "internship" arrangement.

BTW I think 182 would ski a little short for you, but that might be totally fine if you like a quick, reactive ski and prioritize that over stability
 
14567675:lusch0 said:
Dude honestly, I don’t really care if I was paid in store credit or not. For a someone like me who’s young and wants to work in the industry in the future, hands on work experience at a small brand is great, so I’m definitely happy I did it regardless. Not everything is about money.
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Not trying to rag on you. Simply pointing out that businesses take advantage of unpaid interns all the time and get away with it because the interns don't know any better. Unless your internship met that test, then it was illegal. You're young and impressionable. Your response is the exact mindset that perpetuates this sort of thing. Marginalized groups world wide always find a way to justify their situation, to cope with their decision (or lack of) to be there.

I'm not saying this was illegal, however your defensive response makes this suspect- rather than saying, "yeah it meets this this and this. It's an internship."

[tag=103988]@Moment[/tag] can you clarify on this intern test so we can all stop arguing about hypotheticals?
 
I made some 182 true length Poachers work at 6'6" for a season. Butters and high speeds were the only times I really felt the lack of length, I still keep them around as rail beaters. IMO just send it.
 
14568142:IsaacNW82 said:
This criteria here? Or was it a paid internship and we're misunderstanding this? (Screenshot from https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/fact-sheets/71-flsa-internships)

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I end up giving these interns some ski gear at the end of their internship, you can read into this compensation as a conflict for #1 if you want.

That link also states that this is a flexible test and that each case comes down to unique circumstances.

14568147:lusch0 said:
Bruh I just wanted to know whether the skis would work for me
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They'll work just fine for you.
 
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