how long is too long?

Unless you're skiing big mountains Seth-style I think you're fine with your skis being your height +/- 5 cm. More than that and you're lugging around useless weight. Less than that and you're a snowblader...

-m

 
if it hurts you and you hear tearing when you ride it

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why would you be proud of that. i mean, when you ride a ski for what its not designed for, thats when you've taken it overboard

if people dont like what ive created, fuck em, because somebody else does-TANNER

can you see what's down there? me either.-seth peering down a cliff before he drops it

ns army, whatever is right below the general

I go either way-elasmoskichick

 
i always thought your skis were supposed to be about equal to your height. any longer and they're too high.

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mike wilson was talking about how he wants to ride 192 moships next year. hows that for a turnaround? he went from a snowlerblader to some 5'5' kid riding 192's. props.

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I'm a little clueless to this fad of riding gear that's inappropriate for what you're doing, so can someone please fill me in: what is cool about riding longer skis?

-m

 
it takes more strength and skill to manuver longer skis. thats it. if you have the skill, show it.

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born to shine at home and over border lines.]

 
about riding fat skis in the park being a bad thin, fat skis kill the park, so much stability

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longer is better. i think they look better int he air, and they are more stable at high speeds. they are less manuverable, but would yuor rather go fast, or be able to turn fast?

what
 
Don't buy short skis, but don't fall into the 'longer is better' bullshit either.

better to burn out...

...then fade away
 
im on 172 Tweaks but i wish they were like 169. Just a little little tiny bit to long

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Most people who are advocates of longer skis also have small penises. They like to think that a longer ski compensates for the small apendages. Those of us who are down with 'appropriately' sized gear obviously have no such problem. Who do you trust?

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mattj has the right idea, it's all just a big ego contest and it's fucking gay. This whole big ski trend is gay, most of you people are on the east and riding park.

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yeh i was on 169 1080's for the longest time cuz i thought i was gonna grow, but i'm almost 17 now and still 5 foot 3 so i think i'm gonna get my fujative in the 159. no need to swing around the extra weight. i'm sure they'll be stable enough on landing.

my level of radness... it just can't... be quantified.
 
man defenetly dont get shorter skis get bigger they have way more style get the fujatives in 179 u will be ballin.

 
ill never buy under a 175 unless its just a jib ski

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^ why don't you 'challenge' yourself and get short skis and go fast with them? It's harder because they're less stable, and you can say how much cooler you are because you're going faster but you have the wrong gear for the job. After all, doing things on equipment that is inappropriate for the job is the cool way to go...

Am I catching on to this trend yet or what?

-m

 
They're going to be a dedicated park ski. And really, I'm only 5 foot 3, do you really think a 159 Fujative is gonna be too short?

my level of radness... it just can't... be quantified.
 
i'd go 169

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my last post was supposed to be for rossipowderhound... But not really to single him out or anything, just to make a point using the always-appropriate-tool-for-the-job: sarcasm...

-m

 
how could you not know what length to get...there's no reason for anyone to get a ski shorter than 160ish, its retarded...Go big

 
Ski length doesn't matter as long as you can handle them where you're skiing... I a pair of 195 XXX's and I also have a pair of 178 LBF's, big size difference, but I'm using them for different things.

 
why go for a less smooth, slower, and unstable ride? longer skis absorb more so they are smoother and generally hold edges better. go faster. more stable. better

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i'm 5'1''and have 158 proteens.. getting 160 4frnt msps next year

East Coast, yay. (Unfortunately the west is better)

I have a 96 VW, with more problems then Iraq. -west
 
Technically, nothing is too long as long as you are proficient on them. Big mtn pros ski 195's that are stiff as hell and have a lot of surface area. Skis that are as tall as you is just a general rule of thumb. Seth Morrison doesnt measure his 'coolness' by the length of his skis, they are long for a reason. In the park they ensure an easier landing, but take away from spinning.

Big mtn riders decide length based on ability and function. Park riders do this to a lesser extent. A small number of park riders pick length for bragging rights, and this is a vocal group, so you dont always get a balanced explanation. I believe that skis that are about the same height as you work very well for big mtn and park riding. If I was strictly a big mtn rider I'd go longer, vice versa if I was strictly a park rider.

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wow dude im a fuckin 6 foot retard with my 160s though i love them cause they are so easy to spin. and no i have never snowbladed nor intend to.

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my skis are the same height as me i just checked, 179 Fujatives, sometimes i wish they were a bit longer but its all good.... longer skis are sick, there solid, takes more force to throw them around so people that do it with style are more respected in my opinion, like a nice cork 5 on some 161 1080's has nothing on a nice cork 5 on some seth pistols.......

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180 4frnt msps. someone please buy my 170s that were used a few times. PLEEAASSEEE

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Some people over estimate how big your skis should be. They may say you get more respect with the bigger ski, but its not worth it at all if you can't handle it. About your height seems right.

-Pat

 
i'm 5'4' riding a 174 and 176 and its fine. could handle a little longer if i wanted but i think i'm at a perfect size for myself.

wilson is wilson...he was telling lev he wants a 187 chronic. wilson isn't that big of a guy but he could handle that shit

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