2007-12-17 10:00:12 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snow Skiing
To properly size a ski to a skier, the ability is much more important now than a few years ago. A medium flex, intermediate level ski about 4" shorter than your height would be an easy to control and forgiving in most conditions. A high performance ski would be too responsive to every subtle move you make, and your skills will be hindered in development. A beginner ski will feel dead under your boots and not teach you any proper muscle memory.
The most critical piece of equipment is boots. A tight fit is vital, but the correct shape of the boot shell for your foot is necessary. Also check the lower leg alignment for tilting to a correct alignment. Take at least 3-4 hours to try on a pair of boots in a quality shop.
Enjoy yourself, good turns. This is a social sport as much as a snow sport. Jim
2007-12-17 16:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by Jim W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you could go for a 160-ish ski. Higher if you're more advanced, shorter if you're less, but if you go less than about 150 then you're really losing versatility in the ski.
2007-12-17 11:27:50 · answer #2 · answered by MLBfreek35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you still growing? If you are, I would go 150-160. That would also allow you to improve. We are talking modern, parabolic skis here. If you are looking to buy an older style, used pair, I would go 170-175.
2007-12-17 10:47:51 · answer #3 · answered by Geno 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
120
2007-12-17 10:02:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably about a 146.
2007-12-17 10:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by Kirby 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont listen to these other ephing idiots it really depends on what you want to do
groomers you want a stiff 160 wood core
powder you want a fat 145 or so wood core
park you want a stiff 145
2007-12-17 12:42:40 · answer #6 · answered by evan a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋