What size ski should I get

Jibbz

Jibbz

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I am 5'8 and I want to buy a nice pair of twin tips, the problem is I'm 16 and growing so I want to get them a little big. What size ski should I buy?
 
It all depends on your ability, weight, and the type of ski.

But just a general length for you would be somewhere between 174-181
 
Really like 170-180 or so. I really woulsnt get to hasty. IM 5'7 riding 170s and I think they are perfect. If you get a cambered ski it would be better to go for a lower size than a rockered ski.
 
As said previously depends on your weight, profile of the ski, and ability. However I'd say something around the 170 - 180cm mark would be good. If you're still learning and hitting small jumps most of the time then look for something around 170- 174cm. If you're more competent and hit a lot of big features then I'd go for around 175 - 180cm.

Also in future post gear questions to Gear Talk forum you'll get a lot less troll answers.
 
im 5'4 and i ride 155's and 174's 155's are a little shorter and squirlier at higher speeds but very playful, 174's arent as playful and a little harder on my legs but carve and float great.

LOL this probally doesnt help u at all tho
 
13626087:pops. said:
im 5'4 and i ride 155's and 174's 155's are a little shorter and squirlier at higher speeds but very playful, 174's arent as playful and a little harder on my legs but carve and float great.

LOL this probally doesnt help u at all tho
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you should not be riding 174 if you're 5'4
 
13626100:Dennis_Reynolds said:
you should not be riding 174 if you're 5'4
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ik there a tad over sized for me, but they were brand new 2014 scratches i found at a ski swap and they were 175, couldnt pass that up, theyll be great in a year or two when im a big boy!
 
It depends on whether or not you want a ski with Rocker or camber, your style and aggressiveness of skiing and also personal preference. Realistically If you have a Rockered ski you can probably comfortably ski up to a low 180 whereas a full camber ski you may only want a mid range 170 ski.
 
It's should be double overhead just like the waves I'm going to shread tomorrow on a rainy mt hood
 
get the longest skis you can fit in the car, seriously tho Im your size and have skid 165-175 for years just got 184s and have landed every single rail and jump trick 10x easier.
 
13628134:joeblunt said:
get the longest skis you can fit in the car, seriously tho Im your size and have skid 165-175 for years just got 184s and have landed every single rail and jump trick 10x easier.
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I cut a hole between my trunk and backseat to fit my pow skis in get 215's and ball out like it's 1982
 
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