PWL 0 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Hi there Soon I'll be buying equipment. It's all very exciting but I am getting lost looking at the dizzying array of what is out there. On the question of size, I'd be interested to hear what people are using. Seems ask 10 people the question about size and you'll get 10 different opinions. So - your height, perhaps your level and the size of your skis or snowboard. Anyone happy to share that info with me? PS I'm 156cm tall. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
Kumapix 0 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 skis and snowboards are different. which do you ride? Link to post Share on other sites
PWL 0 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Neither yet. But it will be skiing. I am interested in hearing what other people use and do. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 At 156cm, I'd suggest something between 150 and 165 (although your weight has a lot to say here; that's for average weight/height). For a not-so-useful comparison, I'm 187cm and I think my skis should range from 175 (stiff groomed runs) to maybe 190 (deep powder). Hope that gives you an idea to work from. Link to post Share on other sites
PWL 0 Posted November 15, 2008 Author Share Posted November 15, 2008 Thank you Slippery Jim. Anyone else? Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Im 180cm and weigh 73 kilos - skis are pontoons 189cm, lhasa pows 186cm, soft bros 183cm, and deep powders 180cm. Link to post Share on other sites
Ezorisu 0 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 172cm, 80kg with all riding gear Powder boards 156cm Park/jib board 152cm Link to post Share on other sites
alexeiw123 2 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'm 194cm tall, weigh about 86kg I just bought a set of armada ARV skis 185cm long. can't wait to give them their first turns Link to post Share on other sites
HoTRoD 2 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'm 185cm tall Skis are 176cm Link to post Share on other sites
PWL 0 Posted December 18, 2008 Author Share Posted December 18, 2008 Thanks for that. All over the place then! How come all yours are over your height Creek Boy? Link to post Share on other sites
keba 0 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Originally Posted By: PWL Seems ask 10 people the question about size and you'll get 10 different opinions. And if you ask 7311 people? Mine are 168 cm, 76mm waist (Elan 666 2005 model). I'm 176cm, 90kg. For Japan pow, go longer and fatter. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Originally Posted By: PWL Thanks for that. All over the place then! How come all yours are over your height Creek Boy? That'd be coz the Pontoons are POW ski's, longer and wider gives more float. <says the snowboarding n00b, correct me if I am wrong> I don't ski so I can't help with your question, but I am comofortable with a snowboard length that sits between my mouth and nose. My kids are the same, but Papabear like a slightly longer proportioned board and goes for one that sits between his nose and forehead. I also like a lot of flex in my board - prefer to feel the snow than ride over it if you know what I mean. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 PWL, you're better off hiring for this time. Ask the hire dude, he'll put you right. Then after some experience, you can look for the skis that you like and perhaps dmo them. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Pow 52 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 188cm, 100kg naked as a jay bird 173cm Blizzard Titan Cronus (123-88-109) Advanced skier Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 In general if it you have skis you need them to be about 10cm shorter than your height. I am about 182cm and my skis are around 170cm. As for boards I have no idea! Link to post Share on other sites
neversummer 0 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 183cm, 70kg 58 k2 Zepplin Noboard and a 57.5 CC Sapient Snowboard As a light weight I don't need anything longer but a skier to make a track or two is always handy around here to get you really going. Link to post Share on other sites
PWL 0 Posted December 25, 2008 Author Share Posted December 25, 2008 I think I should retire from this thread, it's just confusing me Link to post Share on other sites
Emilia 0 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 The shorter your skis are the easier it's going to be to handle, but if they get to short they could "dive" if you ride in more snow. If you are a beginner, go for say 5 cm shorter than you. If you want something for powder and you are a good skier, go as long as you dare (the longer the harder it's going to be to turn) If you like jibbing and playing around, your height or around should be good, since it's easy to spin around etc. That's what I think. The shorter the ski are the easier to turn and handle... than weight, and all that comes into the calculation. But since you are a beginner (going to learn how to ski?) I would advice you to go for a ski around 5 cm shorter than you.. in a hurry, an don't feel like reading through the text, so pardon my english. hope this helped you some! peace Link to post Share on other sites
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