Longer skis

swag_chic

swag_chic

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longer skis are becoming more “in” I’m 5’2”, would 177 wets be too long. For reference I ride 155s and they come to about eye level, thoughts?
 
but for real 177cm is too long, you'll find them hard to maneuver. I'd look elsewhere for a ski in a smaller size, something like 163cm
 
14372331:tdollo said:
but for real 177cm is too long, you'll find them hard to maneuver. I'd look elsewhere for a ski in a smaller size, something like 163cm
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That’s what I would rather have but like what else is there that’s super buttery. I’m looking at Chronics but I have horrible experiences with Line and their quality. Please give me ideas
 
14372335:swag_chic said:
That’s what I would rather have but like what else is there that’s super buttery. I’m looking at Chronics but I have horrible experiences with Line and their quality. Please give me ideas
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164 Bdogs or Dollos could be sick. Quality wise Armada is still pretty good, nice beefy 2.5 edges and solid cores. Bdogs are really buttery and fun
 
14372415:isaacwrong said:
what's op's skier ability/type? personally would go with around 170-172
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I’ve been skiing since I was 2 or 3 and I started park skiing last year. I can hit most rails and do rotations like 360s and 2s off but I’m still quite a beginner park skier
 
topic:swag_chic said:
longer skis are becoming more “in” I’m 5’2”, would 177 wets be too long. For reference I ride 155s and they come to about eye level, thoughts?
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if the skis arent taller than u, then you do be skiblading
 
14372417:swag_chic said:
I’ve been skiing since I was 2 or 3 and I started park skiing last year. I can hit most rails and do rotations like 360s and 2s off but I’m still quite a beginner park skier
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also, Park skiing is dying. Take your ability to launch rotations to the rest of the mountain my queen
 
I think they probably would be too long. I'm 5'2 also and the only skis I ride that long are powder skis (I've got some 177 v-werks katanas), but I wouldn't want to ride that length in the park. 170 is the longest I'll ride in the park. It's really too bad rossignol stopped making the Slat, because that ski is an awesome buttery park ski and it came in a 168. I am dreading the day mine break. I don't know if the new line blends are as noodley as the old ones but those came in a 170 and would be a decent pick.
 
14372426:Cyanicenine said:
I think they probably would be too long. I'm 5'2 also and the only skis I ride that long are powder skis (I've got some 177 v-werks katanas), but I wouldn't want to ride that length in the park. 170 is the longest I'll ride in the park. It's really too bad rossignol stopped making the Slat, because that ski is an awesome buttery park ski and it came in a 168. I am dreading the day mine break. I don't know if the new line blends are as noodley as the old ones but those came in a 170 and would be a decent pick.
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We need a brand like Vishnu that makes shorter skis for us shorties lmao
 
14372427:swag_chic said:
We need a brand like Vishnu that makes shorter skis for us shorties lmao
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We do! I looked into Vishnus as well cause I thought they would be an awesome spring slush ski, but I ultimately decided 177 was too long to play in the park with.
 
You are 157.5 cm tall. 177 would be perfect for a heli trip to Valdez.

Skis with a lot of rocker feel short, so on3p would probably work ok for you in park at about 165-170 but spin a little slow. Chronics have less rocker, so maybe 160 ish.

But you could make any of them work. Longer will mach better, shorter spin. Weight and strength also affect it. Girls tend to have a better power to weight ratio believe it or not. And if you're 250 lbs you may need the 177s.

I personally think your 155s are about right.
 
14372440:sarc said:
You are 157.5 cm tall. 177 would be perfect for a heli trip to Valdez.

Skis with a lot of rocker feel short, so on3p would probably work ok for you in park at about 165-170 but spin a little slow. Chronics have less rocker, so maybe 160 ish.

But you could make any of them work. Longer will mach better, shorter spin. Weight and strength also affect it. Girls tend to have a better power to weight ratio believe it or not. And if you're 250 lbs you may need the 177s.

I personally think your 155s are about right.
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Okay thank youuuu! My 155s are good for me right now bc I ski on a tiny hill in the Midwest but I’m heading to utah or colorado soon so I’m looking for an upgrade
 
14372442:swag_chic said:
Okay thank youuuu! My 155s are good for me right now bc I ski on a tiny hill in the Midwest but I’m heading to utah or colorado soon so I’m looking for an upgrade
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In the west you'll want a little more float. Maybe a little longer and fatter. Multiple pair of skis helps. Rocker helps with float, it'll plane up on stuff. Buying skis is fun, have fun.
 
14372335:swag_chic said:
That’s what I would rather have but like what else is there that’s super buttery. I’m looking at Chronics but I have horrible experiences with Line and their quality. Please give me ideas
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Lines quality is only shit on there cheaper skis. Chronics are not much more "buttery" then badges though. Could look at keys
 
In full honestly yes they will be pretty fucking oversized but i mean some short mfs rock long ass skis

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2022 at 11:52:14am
 
Split the difference and go for a a 163-166 no need to rock skis that big. Might as well enjoy skiing and not have to lug around a stick way bigger than you.
 
Im 6’2” 170lbs, 172cm park, 188 backcountry, 178 all mountain. Lol I own 1.076m of skis.

I chose short skis in park to reduce weight. Spinning is easy on short skis. Landings are expected to be a death metal solo impression on big jumps.

Longer skis in pow is necessary for better floatation. They feel snappier in the deep stuff, best I found was 188cm and 99mm underfoot for my size.
 
14372533:freestyler540 said:
Im 6’2” 170lbs, 172cm park, 188 backcountry, 178 all mountain. Lol I own 1.076m of skis.

I chose short skis in park to reduce weight. Spinning is easy on short skis. Landings are expected to be a death metal solo impression on big jumps.

Longer skis in pow is necessary for better floatation. They feel snappier in the deep stuff, best I found was 188cm and 99mm underfoot for my size.
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your choice in park ski length is kind of fucked up man, i’m 5’6 and never would go shorter than 170
 
14372533:freestyler540 said:
Im 6’2” 170lbs, 172cm park, 188 backcountry, 178 all mountain. Lol I own 1.076m of skis.

I chose short skis in park to reduce weight. Spinning is easy on short skis. Landings are expected to be a death metal solo impression on big jumps.

Longer skis in pow is necessary for better floatation. They feel snappier in the deep stuff, best I found was 188cm and 99mm underfoot for my size.
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Bro 172?
 
14372533:freestyler540 said:
Longer skis in pow is necessary for better floatation. They feel snappier in the deep stuff, best I found was 188cm and 99mm underfoot for my size.
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My park skis are wider than your pow skis
 
I’m 5’11 exact and I ride(for the 10th time it seems) 191 reckoner 122s. Still getting the hang of em in the moguls, but I wanted to go fast, but still have a playful ski, so going longer helped with stability. They’re pre sick. Just a lil heavy. It’s a great feeling though having longer skis than some people who are taller than me. A lot of rocker though. Tryna get switch down and nose butters with em. Anyways, just full send the length and you should be fine. Seen some where the skis are a foot taller than em. You got it!
 
14372428:Cyanicenine said:
We do! I looked into Vishnus as well cause I thought they would be an awesome spring slush ski, but I ultimately decided 177 was too long to play in the park with.
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bruh fr just be taller its legit not that hard smh
 
I always go a size up from my height, at least.

But it really depends on what you want to do. I've definitely become more into freeriding than park shit, and if you want to focus on spinnyflippydoos, then shorter might suit your needs better
 
Im 5'4" and ride 170s. :)

Itd probably be easier to learn rails and spins on shorter skis but i dont wanna comprimise my stability at higher speeds and would rather a ski that can stomp a big landing confidently rather than be agile and manueverable on rails...

Its also weird cuz i lined up my 170 armada ARWs right next to my friend's 184 armada edollos and we were both weirded out with how similar they looked in length haha. We were gonna try each others skis out for shits n gigs but his boots are a lot bigger obviously.

Depends on what u wanna ride tho ! Like sometimes 170s feel a bit too long when i need to turn in a tight spot
 
14373048:twinkle_toes said:
Im 5'4" and ride 170s. :)

Itd probably be easier to learn rails and spins on shorter skis but i dont wanna comprimise my stability at higher speeds and would rather a ski that can stomp a big landing confidently rather than be agile and manueverable on rails...

Depends on what u wanna ride tho ! Like sometimes 170s feel a bit too long when i need to turn in a tight spot
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I'm feeling you there on that tight spot situation. Its like driving a truck in the city.?

I have 176s and I'm 5'3" i also have a pair of 161 but I feel like I'm going over the handlebars on those. But these two are heavily rockered ON3Ps. I do find it slow to spin on the 176 but I love that stability for when I want to rip.

I have been investigating lighter options for those days when I want to be quicker and spinny and to learn rails in my small Midwest ski areas.
 
14372574:Jems said:
I ride dead center 180's man you're honestly risking injury with skis that short
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you really need to stop caring about what other people choose to use, shit on pro skiers whatever but some casual 20-30 year old skiing park for fun who fucking cares dude? lighten up.
 
14373080:eheath said:
you really need to stop caring about what other people choose to use, shit on pro skiers whatever but some casual 20-30 year old skiing park for fun who fucking cares dude? lighten up.
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bro you’re the only one who really cares what i think and that’s clown
 
14373135:Jems said:
bro you’re the only one who really cares what i think and that’s clown
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im the only one with stones to tell you that you're being wack, like I said just lighten up.
 
14373138:eheath said:
im the only one with stones to tell you that you're being wack, like I said just lighten up.
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u should lighten up cause you’re too heavy
 
14373171:eheath said:
Meh, would've been funnier if it wasn't a completely unoriginal joke.
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slightly more original than outright calling you fat like everyone else
 
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