Ski advice for lanky park rider

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susej1981

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LOCATION- the flattest land in the US, midwest (specifically chicago)

HEIGHT/AGE/WEIGHT 6'6'', just turned 18, 160lb

ABILITY LEVEL- beginner

BUDGET

- cheap as possible, but if need be I'll fork over a few $$ to get something that lasts. like they say, the poor man pays twice.

WHAT KIND OF SKI DO YOU WANT- park/freestyle skis for grinding, jumps, box rails, urban skiing around the neighborhood, jibbing etc.

read the sticky and used it as a outline. but I come here to ask, with me being 6'6''/160lb and super lanky, what ski size do you recommend for me? I was looking into getting 12'/13' K2 presses after reading the good reviews about them on newschoolers but the longest they make them is 179cm.

also, how important is it that I spend a good amount of $$ on bindings/boots? I'd like to make these skis last for a while as I know i'll be beating on them as a beginner busting my ass in the park/urban skiing.

thanks a bunch guys!

susej

 
Go to a boot fitter. What feels good buy. Could be expensive, could be cheap so bring money lol. Boots are the most important part. U need to be comfy. I would suggest longer skis. I am 5'11" and I use 179 with no rocker and those have rocker. I'm not sure on bigger skis. Just make sure they are buttery because your light
 
Depends on how much of a beginner you are, but something in the 170-180 range would do you good for this year. You'll eventually want something longer, but save up for a nice set in a year or two, get something cheap to destroy and learn on this year.
 
get armada el reys, size 186. thats what i ride and i'm an inch shorter then you. quality, not that expensive (last years are 300) and solid flex
 
this. and boots are probably going to be the most expensive thing you buy. Make sure you go to a bootfitter. And for bindings, I would just look around B/S/T on here for some griffons or sth 12s.
 
I'm very close size to you and as for boots the DuB 6's fit me the best,, not saying their for you but give 'em a try when you go to the bootfiter. They fit me

Like a dream, their a really nice park boot that's not much as other boots but worth every penny!
 
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