Ski sizing

P.O.W.

P.O.W.

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what's up ns i'm around 5'2 what size skis should i get and if you have any suggestions for a pair of flexy inexpensive skis let me know
 
I'm around the same height and I have a pair of icelantic skis and they are so light and playful they are i think 163 in length
 
id say 160-170, if youre really comfortable on skis go with the higher end so closer to 170 if you arent as good and youre learning go for lower size.
 
13797185:gayprink said:
id say 160-170, if youre really comfortable on skis go with the higher end so closer to 170 if you arent as good and youre learning go for lower size.
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I'm like intermediate so i'll prob go with like a 163
 
163 forsure. 170 cm is like 12 cm taller than you which would be 100% overkill for a park ski even if you are hitting 60-80 foot booters or unless you weigh 200 lbs. it will be a lot easier to progress and stuff on shorter skis cause they are easier to throw around. Honestly park skis should be within 5 cm of your height on either side unless you are exceptionally light or heavy.

As far as inexpensive recommendations line tigersnakes are both pretty soft and pretty cheap but they are a more entry level park ski. Chronics are another good option little beefier and a bit higher quality while still being within a reasonable price. Those are just the first to that come to mind.
 
13797581:soupcan said:
163 forsure. 170 cm is like 12 cm taller than you which would be 100% overkill for a park ski even if you are hitting 60-80 foot booters or unless you weigh 200 lbs. it will be a lot easier to progress and stuff on shorter skis cause they are easier to throw around. Honestly park skis should be within 5 cm of your height on either side unless you are exceptionally light or heavy.

As far as inexpensive recommendations line tigersnakes are both pretty soft and pretty cheap but they are a more entry level park ski. Chronics are another good option little beefier and a bit higher quality while still being within a reasonable price. Those are just the first to that come to mind.
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Yea I think i am gonna go with the chronics for next year, thanks for the advice.
 
Just get skis that are as tall as you. That's what I do, and it seems to work well. Otherwise skis that are just barely taller than you. I'm about 5'10" so I ride 174
 
13797677:milk_man said:
Just get skis that are as tall as you. That's what I do, and it seems to work well. Otherwise skis that are just barely taller than you. I'm about 5'10" so I ride 174
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what skis are taller than you at 174 when you are 5 10?
 
13797734:milk_man said:
They aren't taller than me. They're pretty much exactly my height, Domains
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ah ok I read your original comment wrong. my buddy had a pair of domains and they seem to run a little bit bigger anyway.
 
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