Ski Length

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rider_22

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Im 170 cm tall and cosidering buying new skis (Line Maverick) and was considering what length should I get (either 170 or 180). What is considered the norm on ski lengths.

 
if you are going to grow AT ALL go for the 180. 180 really isn't too much ski anyway.

now the old man sits until the days when time stood still, the hours always seem to fade, but the memeories never will. All the love that you gave me, the dreams in the night. Now I just want to thank you, while the day's still light.

-Vertical Horizon
 
yea if you still growing go 180 otherwise maybe 170

'Ski Patrol has no problem with us being here, as long as they dont know about it!'- Chris Colins
 
it depends on how tall you are. if your around 5'6 get 170. but if your more 5'9 get 180. yea but everybody alse said if your growing get 180.

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ya for your height as of now I'd say the 170 should work for you...but you will proly want to upgrade to the bigger size if you plan on growing much more

 
the majority of ski companies design skis based off of weight, hight is a minor factor in ski length

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Just throw caution to the wind
 
^^ thanks chris and gregg... weight is more important because it affects how your ski flex and how much pressure you are putting on the middle... why would your height affect it?? and yeah, if you are just cruising you would get a longer ski, if you were hitting lots of bumps or park you wouldn't necessarily want the longer ski

now the old man sits until the days when time stood still, the hours always seem to fade, but the memeories never will. All the love that you gave me, the dreams in the night. Now I just want to thank you, while the day's still light.

-Vertical Horizon
 
Height, for most of us, is a reliable guide, since the average person balances height and weight. Most people in my height range (6'-6'5) are around 185-210 lbs. Most small peeps are light, etc.

That doesn't work for everyone, but for your first pair of skis, it's fairly reliable.

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well im 19 and i like to ride 161's. Maybe because i do aggressive inline in the summers. but i just fint 161's sooooooo much better

Word to big bird
 
If it makes you happy, go for it (-: I actually spend the offseason freeskating on a pair of Salomon FSK Deflectors, so I know the feeling of wanting your skis to match your skates.

Free your heel:

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