 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi there, I need some serious help.
I am 24 yrs old weigh 105lbs (47kg) and am 5'1'' (155 cm) tall. I have been skiing for about 5 years and always rent/hire skis. I can finally afford to buy my own pair this year and need some help! I am a very good skiier, not quite an expert, maybe in a few more years...
I am having a hard time deciding which length is proper for me. Some shops say 155cm, 150cm and others say 160cm. Also, I am having a hard time choosing a ski.
I would love any bits of help!!!
Thank you in advance,
Elizabeth in Florida. yes Florida!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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In most modern carvers I would have though 150s were more than long enough? Most skis I've tried recently say anywhere between 15 and 5cm shorter than your height so that would put you at anything from 140-150? As you are light too I guess that the shorter ones will be a bit more suitable? aj xx
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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SkiBabeUSF, although a wee(!) bit heavier than you, I am the same height and ski on 150cm Rossignols, Linds , another SnowHead of petite stature, had some 146cm when we were in les Deux Alps in the autumn, I think it will probably depend on the ski you choose, what would you like to buy?
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SkiBabeUSF, Why would you ski 160s? If you are 155 then 150 would be plenty, even shorter if you get a race ski. 155 is the length for women's WC slalom skis - but I don't think any of the women in the WC are less than 165 at least.
Finnbob has just bought new skis at 142, and shes about the same size as you - she's a 10-12 week skier, and finds a huge difference to skis her own height.
I ski 10cms shorter than myself in a race ski and about eyebrow height in a non-race ski - no problem with this at all. (BTW I ski 30 weeks a year). 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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humm, well I'm looking both the Salomon Siam 7 and 10. And also the Salomon Rush 10. http://www.salomonski.com/us/products/products.asp?s=0&id=784423 (this one comes in 144cm & 154cm), and the other model... http://www.salomonski.com/us/products/products.asp?s=0&id=784431 (this one comes in 149cm and 158cm. Finally the 3rd one is the Salomon Rush 10....http://www.salomonski.com/us/products/products.asp?s=3&id=784475 (146cm and 154cm)
Frankly, I don't know what the heck the difference is between "carver ski" and "all mountain ski." I ski all over the mountain and carve too! So what is the difference, really?
I want to purchase a ski that I know will last me a few years...one that will grow with me as I graduate from advanced to expert. And also, one that is pretty versatile in that I go to Argentina in the summer (above tree line), and go out West to Colorado and Utah (groomed or powder) in the winter. In Argentina the trails are more rugged than in N.America. So i guess I need a ski that can handle both!
Thanks to everyone for the advice. In the USA, it's all about trying to get the largest amout of money out of you and I'm not a fool (just ignortant in regards to ski shopping)!!!
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I'm 5ft tall and 50kg and until last week used Salomon Womens XScream 152cm. Prior to buying them three years ago every rental place put me on 160s and I really struggled. My skiing improved with them but last week in LDA easiski suggested I tried some 142cm. I hired a pair of Volkl S1 Unlimited 142cm unisex skis and was astounded at the difference they made. Suddenly life on the slopes really was fun. I found it easier to edge and the firmer nature of the unisex skis made them more controllable. So I bought a pair and I'm happy ever after!! They are an intermediates ski so you may be looking for something more advanced but definitely go with a shorter length say I.
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SkiBabeUSF, my wife is a similar height to you and very slight, she skis on Rossignol saphirs at 140cms and loves them, they were apparently especially made for women, Dynastar also have a lady specific range of skis, I'd echo the advice already given, go shorter.
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OT i know, but just astonished!
finnbob, 160s! I'm 6'1 tall. I skiied 161 Volkl allstars today and it was pretty much fine (as well as 165 Atomic sl-11s)!
Don't be afraid for a short ski, especially fairly short radius skis like the ones I used can be skiied short...
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My wife is of similar dimensions and ski ability to you. Earlier this year she bought some K2 Lotta Luv 153 in length and she really likes them.
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If I were you I would buy Atomic SX 10 skis, I am 173cms and I ski on 150cms, they are fast and wonderful! 
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aseeto, just to confirm aseetos wife is a good skier. K2 Luv range are very good skis, Mrs P loves her Phat Luvs...
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