I ski on Atomic Beta carve c:9s that are 170cms. I am planning to get an all mountain ski for better float and power thru crud. I mostly ski east coast, and I'm an advanced skier. My hight is 5' 10" 190lbs. Can I safely go to 178? Or should I look on the 168-170 range.
2007-01-29 13:33:27 · 5 answers · asked by highlycaff 1 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
Do not go longer! At your height with new ski technology (well not that new anymore) 178 would be HUGE! I'm 6'1" and i ski on 174's. The ski should come up to about your lips or nose...
2007-01-30 01:45:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way dude I'm a skier and own a ski shop your about my height i am 5'11. i ski on 162s and can turn real nice with them. i would stick to around 160 to 167 if i were u. Because there is a good chance that you will have a hard time turning the 178 and u wont like that so if your not racing i would go short not long. skis are getin shorter!!!! so stay safe both ways and don't go more than 170s
2007-01-29 14:15:47 · answer #2 · answered by AAA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use the longer ones. At your length and ability point you will get used to them in an afternoon or 2 and the only downside is in slender raise strains or genuine tight turns interior the bumps or trees. My one hundred eighty's serve me nicely until i'm getting in a a million M extensive raise line on a steep slippery section.
2016-12-13 04:02:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
shorter skis are more fun for if you are making tighter turns but if you want to make wider turns then you would have no prob going to 178, i have always bought my skis extra long to get and extra year out of them
2007-01-29 17:12:28 · answer #4 · answered by Jared 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're confident in you're ability, then the size you choose is up to you. If you shred, then go with the big ski.
2007-01-29 17:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by BRAINS! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋