How to select the correct size skis

[supersurferdude36]

Hi, Im going skiing next weekend... I am new to jumps and boxes...can anyone give me a good ski lenght... Thank you

[redbeast2]

@supersurferdude36 36 meters

[theclappingpenguin]

@78349748 I got armada ar6 skis 166 today and I was wondering what bindings do you have? I'm looking for some real lightweight bindings because I'm hoping to learn switch ups this year.

[theclappingpenguin]

@miclegendx666 twintip skis are skis that have tips on both sides of the ski so the skier can easily ski forwards and switch (backwards) twintip skis are usually used for park skiing (terrain park with jumps and rails) and are usually center mounted meaning the bindings are mounted in the middle of the ski so the ski has just as much length in front as it does behind. This also makes skiing switch easier.

[miclegendx666]

what are twintips?

[WhitelStallion]

@miclegendx666 Are you retarded or do you just not have common sense?

[skimanevan7]

i ride 187s liberty helix twin tip so it rides more like a 181 im 61 173lbs. but your suppose to ski powder skis longer. so its a good fit. comments?

[FreestylinSki]

I bought a 176cm and I'm 5'9'' @ 200lbs

did I buy the right one? It looks kinda too big for me

its an Armada AR6...

Thanks

[78349748]

@FreestylinSki I have the Armada AR6 skis too, I am 5'8 and I weigh 130 pounds. I say the ski should be no taller than you if there twin tip skis. I think you bought your skis too big in my opinion but it all depends on what kind of skier you are

[iSmileForSub]

@78349748 ya i agree. but like if the skies are taller then u its not that much harder to control them. if u know how to ski

[78349748]

@iSmileForSub Yeah but it also depends on what you master at like if your are a park skier I prefer a shorter ski to spin and flip faster and more efficient but also if your a powder skier the long rocker skis are always in play

[78349748]

@FreestylinSki Yeah those are pretty long I'm 5'9 and I use 166cm armada AR6 skis but it all depends on what you are more comfortable with

[iSmileForSub]

@78349748 oh ok but i hv a question. what if i like to do tricks and go fast wat kind do i need ?

[78349748]

@iSmileForSub Get a ski that is between your eyes and forehead but no longer no shorter

[78349748]

@iSmileForSub Well first off you need twin tip skis for the terrain park, but also for the park and going fast you want a ski that is about at your forehead because you have the freedom to flip and spin but you can still feel at full controle at higher speeds.

[tempofreak69]

I use everything from a 164cm to 194cm. It all depends on the type and model of ski. You can also use the same model in different lengths and get a different ride. You really have to demo each model to know what length you'll like in that particular ski.

[saltire546]

Thanks for your good info .I would prefer to use a shorter ski around 146 and i am 5ft 10 inch tall and weigh 180 lbs would this be ok .

I am a beginner /inter but dont like skis that are 156 or above .

[pblaxerx]

no dude thats way to small id ltry ike a 155 for u

[Sebby720]

Dude, I'm 5ft 7in and weigh 120lbs, I use a 160 twin tip.... seriously you want a 146? It would probably break once you stand on it -.- if you dont like 156 or above, too bad, it will feel much better on a bigger ski. I typically get a ski that is up to my forehead. I feel as much power on a ski that size just as a ski smaller. I reccomend a 163 ski atleast.

[oversoulseven7]

Thank you for that useful information.

[MiniRossin]

yhe thanks guys :D

[asianskier]

thx for the great info!