What size twin tip skis to get?

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dskid1234

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I want to get into freestyle skiing, and I have been given totally opposite answers, about what size skis to get. I'm about 5'2 and 115lbs.
 
13497146:Willows said:
how good are at skiing in general and what skis are you looking at
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This will be my fourth winter skiing. I would say I'm between intermediate and advanced, as I can do blue squares and most black diamonds. Like I said, I'm first getting into freestyle, so I have only gone straight on the jumps I've done. I'm also 15.
 
13497156:dskid1234 said:
I was looking at the k2 press and sight skis in 149cm, but I'm not sure about size.
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I was 5'2 last year as my first park season and got 148s. It was also my first year skiing. They felt great at first, but halfway into the season they I started to feel like i overpowered them a little bit. I progressed really fast so that might be why but I'm not really sure. I got 168s for next season as I'm not 5'6. Honestly, a 155ish or so ski might be a good length to go with.
 
13497156:dskid1234 said:
I was looking at the k2 press and sight skis in 149cm, but I'm not sure about size.
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sorry didn't see your post..

The sights are more all-mountain oriented i believe. I would go for those! The 149 is maybe a bit short for a guy like you, don't be afraid to buy a little longer ski with some rocker.
 
13497172:qc_riders said:
At 5"2 you should get 158
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This is a good length. Anywhere from 154-160 is a good length. They may feel long at first but within a few days you'll adjust. Im going from a 148 to a 168
 
13497167:Willows said:
They might be a little long, but you'll "grow into them i think" Especially as you get older and taller
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I honestly think they would be way to big, and they are EXPENSIVE! I don't think I want to go over $350 on just the skis themselves.
 
Thank you guys! I noticed in pics online that most twin tip skiers have skis that are about 1 to 2 inches above their eyes when by their side. I took out my brothers skis( they aren't twin tips) that are 157cm and they were a little above my eyes. So I will probably start looking for skis that are within the 154-158cm. Do you guys know of any good twin tips in this range?
 
Are the Sights available in 158? I had a great few seasons on mine in 172 or whatever I have. I use them mostly for dry slopes now but they're great 'beginner freestyle' skis for intermediate to advanced skiers.
 
13497185:dskid1234 said:
Thank you guys! I noticed in pics online that most twin tip skiers have skis that are about 1 to 2 inches above their eyes when by their side. I took out my brothers skis( they aren't twin tips) that are 157cm and they were a little above my eyes. So I will probably start looking for skis that are within the 154-158cm. Do you guys know of any good twin tips in this range?
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http://www.voelkl.com/us/skis/freestyle/freestyle/alley.html
 
13497185:dskid1234 said:
Thank you guys! I noticed in pics online that most twin tip skiers have skis that are about 1 to 2 inches above their eyes when by their side. I took out my brothers skis( they aren't twin tips) that are 157cm and they were a little above my eyes. So I will probably start looking for skis that are within the 154-158cm. Do you guys know of any good twin tips in this range?
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maybe the volkl ledge
 
13497185:dskid1234 said:
Thank you guys! I noticed in pics online that most twin tip skiers have skis that are about 1 to 2 inches above their eyes when by their side. I took out my brothers skis( they aren't twin tips) that are 157cm and they were a little above my eyes. So I will probably start looking for skis that are within the 154-158cm. Do you guys know of any good twin tips in this range?
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13497197:AlpeDiez said:
Are the Sights available in 158? I had a great few seasons on mine in 172 or whatever I have. I use them mostly for dry slopes now but they're great 'beginner freestyle' skis for intermediate to advanced skiers.
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The sights are available in 159cm which wouldn't really be any different from a ski in the 154-158cm range
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Anywhere from eyebrow level to maybe half an inch taller than you would be fine. I'm 5'4" and I'm riding a 164 this season. You would probably be good with anything from 152 to 164
 
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