Ski Size

[Paoli_Steeze]

Is 156-161 too big of skis for me. I'm 5'4 and 14. Would they be too hard to control???

 

[Jacuse]

anywhere in that range is good, i wouldn't go any lower than that. If I am not mistaken 5' 4" is around 163 cm? so anything in the range you stated would fit fine.

 

[MoistAbode]

i need to know mine to. i think i have it right though, im 150 lbs. 5'9"-5'10" im looking at a 174

 

[Jacuse]

yup, thats right, as long as you are using it for park. If you are going to be in the backcountry then look at a ski that is upper 170's to lower 180's.

 

[MoistAbode]

yea maily park but i might be doing a little bc jiibn this year.

 

[Jmanski]

im 5'9'' and my park skis are 179

 

[Jacuse]

then anything between a 172 and 180 would be fine.

 

[Paoli_Steeze]

what would be good park skis for me?

 

[Fish_Sandwich.]

or even more.

I'm 5'9 150 lbs

I ski:

178 Anthems

182 Bacons (only size they come in)

184 or 186 Donner Party's can't remember the exact size.

 

[Jacuse]

depends on your ability level.

 

[blindside]

go for the longer size. Always.

 

[JGP.]

Once you go long you never go back. Seriously, go long..

 

[PacificRimJob]

Just dont go TOO long..

 

[skisquaw@420]

companies dont make skis too long

 

[PacificRimJob]

I personally think that last years fischer 207's were a bit overkill...

but i mean too long for your weight.

if you weigh 100lbs.. having a size 188 ski is not going to be very beneficial.

 

[SV420]

I have 189 hellbents and weigh 115lbs. and they're very beneficial.

 

[PacificRimJob]

Fair enough.

guess it depends on how you ride then, really.

 

[kko]

yeah it really does.

im 5'1 and i have a pair of 159s and a pair of 172s. and i love them both, its all about how you ride em