 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm looking for performance skis but I'm only just over 5ft tall (despite being middle aged). I normally ski on 140s which i find ideal. Sadly, skis this size are generally produced for recreational use and don't really perform so well at high speed and when carving - or so I've found. I saw some great Rossignol ones in the SCGB mag last month that I'd like to try, specially designed for women too, but they start at 146. Is 6cm likely to make a hugh difference? Any suggestions or advice?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Jane,
1. Which model were they?
2. Have you tested them for yourself?
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Jane, Best thing to do is try them. No 6cm won't make much difference. I'm 5'3" tall - my skis range from 150cm to 183 - they're all fine ! 
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Jane, Have you looked at the kids slalom skis? The more race orientated of these may suit a smaller woman with good technique.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Jane, 6 cm probably won't make a huge difference but as has been said here many times before, try before you buy. Also, try "junior" race skis. You'll find them shorter and cheaper!
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Jane, as a fellow vertically-challenged person, at 5ft 1in, I ski on 150cm Rossignol Saphir skis , the 146 or 150 should be fine. They are very easy skis to turn and control. Not for speed freaks though.
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My daughter skis on Fischer World Cup RC4 and she is 5'
She use 138 on plastic and 143 on snow. although these are a junior ski they would give you all the on piste performance you would need as an alternative her sister skis on Salomon 10 3v 143cm another performance junior ski.
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Jane, I concur that a junior race ski is probably what you're looking for. I can confirm that Helen Beaumont, is also short!  From your post I should think you're looking for a bit more performance than the Saphir though.
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Sorry - I forgot I posted this! Been a bit busy. I never thought of a junior race ski - thanks kevinrhead, and easiski. I've been skiing on the Ros Saphir and they've been great but I'm looking for something with a bit more performance now. Where do I find junior race skis? Can I buy in France? I'm heading out soon and don't have time to shop here.
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Yes, you can get easily in France. If you like the Rossignol "feel" then you might want to try the CompJ or maybe more performance. I'm not at all familiar with the junior range...
One thought though, it's not height that's as important as weight...and I don't think I know you well enough to ask anything about that!
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