Question on size.

[GKO]

what is a good size ski for me, im about 5'11 and ski in the east coast?anything will help, i just want to get the right ski size for my self. Is 172 too small?I would say im a little above average park skiier.thanks

 

[sklermang]

how much do you weigh?

 

[GKO]

id say about no more than 150

 

[japanada]

depending on your weight, anywhere from a 170+ is good. Longer skis are more stable, while shorter skis are easier to spin and get techy on rails with.

 

[Afeld]

I am the same height and I ride 171. IMO they fit perfectly

 

[wheres_my_snow]

yea that prolly about right u might be abel to go a lil biger if u want ha know different companys carry different size

 

[Whifazoo]

i would go with like a 175 if your center mounting them

 

[bb_Skier]

172 is good if you were gonna do freeride i would say longer but I doubt it seeing as your from the east

 

[GKO]

well its between 172 and 178, whicj one cause now some ppl are saying bigger, and to the guy above they will deff be center mount

 

[Midwestjibski]

Dude I was in the same dilemma and take this info from me so you dont keep worrying. 172 and 178 is 6 cm difference. Measure that on a ruler. Then draw a line to split 6 cm right in half. On each side is how much more you add on each side of a ski to a 172 with 178. It is incredible how little of a difference it is. I say bigger is more balance on rails and stability and jumps. Def go 178.

 

[GKO]

now what skis? ninthward or amplid?and if anyone has to add about size that is great too

 

[Whifazoo]

i would say longer (178) its way better for everything i think, and yea i havent ridden ninthward or amplid but i think amplid looks cooler

 

[Hoodskier]

get around 175-178 and mount true center

 

[pjbauer]

i am 6' and ride 180s .. you should get 179

 

[WHO_DAT]

Yeah I'm 5'5" and I ride 171's... and I'm a girl.

 

[AJizzle]

178s or bigger, my buddy is DingoSean is 130lbs and rides 176 to 182s