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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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I would say they're a little too long. I am about 1.75 and my skis are 163 and I find them a little long for short turns, I would only want something longer if I wanted to pretend to be a downhiller! I don't do park but I wouldn't have thought long skis would be ideal.
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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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fastandicy, are you sure that the 159 is overall length as opposed to running length? I only ask because I've got the K2 Burnin Luvs (from last season - think this season's may be different) & they are measured on the running length - they are 160s but they're actually about as tall as me, at 167cm. I love them, btw! So I would say that 159 should be fine for your OH, if she's reasonably confident (& having your own skis helps with that, anyway  ) but do check that they're not going to be rather longer than that in reality...
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fastandicy,
K2 do have their own way of measuring their skis, IMV so check out their true lenght...
If they work out at head height for a TT then she is on the right lines, IMV, if she is commited and gutsy, she will turn that lenght to her advantage.
So, two things to check...overall lenght..and you can be a bit longer for a TT, and the weight. K2 used to make some heavy skis..and am not sure if this is the case with the MissD
A friend has some One Luvs..I think.. and they are brutally heavy for a womens ski..the heaviest ski in our ski box except for an old pr of 181 Recons...
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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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fastandicy, that length should be fine for her..my sis has those skis (shes 161cm)and loves them.she says they are really easy to use and although not a fat ski,she hangs out with us in the deeper stuff and handles it fine.great graphics too.
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JT, it's my understanding that the Miss Ds ski for a lighter girl, so Mr fastandciy, if your lady is muscly it wouldn't hurt to go up a length. In fact, if you're planning to do a whole season in Canada she'll be seriously hacked off if she needs to buy a new ski halfway through the season because you've bought "blades"! 
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Ha, shows what I know! I'll crawl back to my slalom course now....
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My 13yo daughter is on K2 Missys and loves them. My general rule of thumb is when stood on end the skis should be between the users chin and nose. One of our sons who is more off piste inclined is at the upper end, the other the lower end. I wouldn't go over nose height, you'll be heading for hardwork in small turns.
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Mollerski, I can do short radius turns on my 172s, I'm 165. I'm not saying it's "easy" per se, but anyone doing a season should be able to master it no problem, especially on a lighter ski.
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| Alexandra wrote: |
| Mollerski, I can do short radius turns on my 172s, I'm 165. I'm not saying it's "easy" per se, but anyone doing a season should be able to master it no problem, especially on a lighter ski. |
But, why make it hard? Unless you a competitive downhill nutter or a powder head, why go over long? 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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But it isn't "over long" - there's more to fitting a ski than lining it up to your nose!
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Thanks everybody. I'm pretty set on the idea of getting them and reckon i can always sell them second hand if she can't turn them.
Anybody else looking for a pair of these for a good price? I'm not sure if i'd be spamming by putting it on here but i can PM anyone the website if they're looking for a pair of these in 159, 164 and 169cm and 07/08 colours
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You know it makes sense.
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fastandicy, I'd wait until you've bought your OH's first - and then I am sure it'll be fine to put the link on here
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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's thoughts appreciated especially from anyone who has a pair of these. I promise i won't hold any of you responsible for an expensive mistake if i go for them 
