yeah, what's with short people getting large skis? I'm 6'3" and i'm on 182's. They're like 4 inches shorter than I am, and you guys are telling this kid to get skis that are 2 inches taller than he is...
I am 5'9 and I ride 182 trouble makers this season. I have been on 175 in the past. No noticable difference except getting onto sketch rails. Other then that the longer skis rule for balance and spins.