Ski size help (and i, too read the sticky thread)

[ski_Crystal]

so i already have my old race skis that i use for coaching and my PEs that use when i'm not coaching(i coach for my mtn's race team) but i really want to get a pair of fujatives too. these would be strictly for park skiing and occasionally messing around all over the mountain.

*i've never skied park before

*i'm 5'6" 120lbs

should i go with 159s or 169s?

initially i wanted the 169s, but i'm having a hard time finding a pair for sale(i want the 05s) so would the 159 be ok?

 

[Ryno]

go 169...159 will be too short (ur might hieght and a 159 is a ski blade)

 

[west]

I would highly suggest the 169. If you have been racing and are used to stiffer, more stable boards, the 169 would def. not be too much ski where as the 159 may really disappoint you.

 

[Triple_Strum]

yes, the 169s definitely. You will be sorry with the 159s

 

[coolhomie9]

169

 

[campbell12]

http://cgi.ebay.com/K2-2006-Brand-New-169cm-Fujative-Skis_W0QQitemZ8765800217QQcategoryZ21244QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

check those out they're the 05/06's..i bought some PE's from sports liquidator and they have the fastest shipping on the planet..plus they have pretty good deals.

 

[snoopy]

one seller has them for even cheaper.

 

[RJD2]

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns3/web/forums/readthread.php?thread_id=194466&

 

[skierdudeguy]

i guess im the only one thinking 159.

i think it would work. i use 169s and i'm 5 11, 230. but i do want to go bigger, like 180

 

[MrPantyDropper]

dude..i dont know how you skied on those at 230lbs..i find my 170s to small and im 100lbs lighter than you... got for the 169s

 

[BCKicker540]

159s are for like little kids.

 

[poofartpee]

169 deff best u might find 159 feels a bit small and unstapple

 

[bigcougar123]

get the 169's or bigger. the 159's are totally pointless unless you are like 8 yrs old. the 169s will be more stable, wider and stiffer like a race ski. oh and when you get them mounted get them 1 to 2 inches back from core center otherwise the ski will do nothing for you.