Ski size suggestion

[dirtyswede]

hello all,

im about to purchase a new pair of sticks, (the new invaders to be exact) and i was just wonderin what size you guys think i should get. im about 5'10 and im debating between the 171s or 178s. any feedback would be appreciated. thanks

 

[mattster]

are you big or small ? weight has to do with it too.

 

[zepscratch]

if your skinny 171

 

[dirtyswede]

im about average size, i weigh about 165-170

 

[cLyOnS_45]

178s

 

[bueyan]

i go by you can stick your head in the little groove at the top, works well for me

 

[Paul-o-Rama]

178s, the 171s would be too small for you, you know, like they always say, bigger is better

 

[dirtyswede]

thanks for all the suggestions. im goin with the 178s