i have been using 159 pe's and fujatives for 3 years but friends/lock ski shop guy told me to get a 164... im 6'2" 180lbs and 164's seem too small for park/all mountain
yeah thats what i thought... i have downhill skis that are 179's which confused me... ive raced in my area for a while but they sized me up differently for those skis...
Shorter skis are arguably more maneuverable, easier to initiate turns and better for spinning due to a lower swingweight, but at the expense of speed, stability and street cred.