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I decided to get a pair of this years public enemy last week when I was in VT - primary reason was that I was finding my fujatives (159) a little unstable on piste, and I wanted a ski which I can use on piste, a little park and off piste. The smallest length the shops in Val Thorens seemed to be 169s which is what I got in the end - despite aiming for 164s. Question is, have I been sold skis which are too long?
I know that ski lengths are difficult decide on and depends on ones skiing ability, how aggressive they ski and a number of other things, but for reference I weigh about 10st (all Christmas lbs.... honest) and am about 5'5.
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At 5'5" and 10st, I think you might be a bit long with a 169 - but they'll be great in powder!
They won't be bad on piste, just a bit more of a handful to control. We're not talking massive differences, and you'll get used to them quickly.
If you haven't got them mounted yet, I'd suggest putting the bindings 2-3cm forward of the mid sole mark, as that will help too.
I'm just under 6ft, and around 14st
and have the 174s in my quiver.
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I ride PE 169's and
Volkl
V pro 170's(my fav skis ever) they both seem to work perfectly for me but I'm 2 inches and 2 stone bigger than you and ride very aggressively. Twin tips edge is actually shorter than a standard ski of same length so you can prob get away with a longer length. (I know your last skis were twins but the're only good for the park, way to soft)
As Foxy says can recommend mounting bindings more forward.
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DOH, knew i should have tried getting 164s instead!!
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and have the 174s in my quiver.