 Poster: A snowHead
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Hi, I know it's all a bit of a black art but here goes, I am just under 6 foot (bare foot) and 11.5 stone.
I would say I am an intermediate and have skied for about 5 years on long (180s) and then came back after a break of 10yrs to find everything changed...
Of to St Foy for half term (having lessons) so thoughts please 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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harrim51, I am about the same height at you and weight a stone and a half more than you. I ski on 174 and 178s and don't really notice the difference in length to be honest. All I do know is they are much easier to ski on than the 206s were that now live in my loft  ( why am I keeping them? )
Last edited by Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person on Wed 25-01-12 16:45; edited 1 time in total
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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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175ish-180ish.
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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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harrim51, Are you hiring or buying? If you are hiring go fairly short to start with then see if you need them longer. Also look at the condition of the snow - if it is firm then go shorter and if very soft go longer.
I am 1.75 tall and weigh 68. For soft snow I use 170 skis and really firm pistes 155 slalom race skis. My son who weighs 75 (I think height is irrelevant) skis on 175 salomon X wings on soft snow and 155 atomic race skis when the snow is firm. He is even pretty impressive in deep powder on the X wings.
If you are buying - hire first to see what suits you.
John
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For hiring for normal pistes I'd guess 170-175 won't kill you. For offpiste/twin tips/rockers go longer.
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Ski length is relative. 165cm might be suitable for a pair of slalom skis, but if you get an all-mountain pair 165 would be stupidly short for you. Therefore choose what ski you want first, then decide what length. Many skis come in a choice of lengths. If you're average height go for the middle length; taller than average go for the longest length; shorter than average go for the shortest length. Modify your choice if your build is heavier/lighter than average, or if you ski extremely hard or gently.
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Hi Harrim, if you can describe the sort of skiing you expect to be doing then you will be able to get more specific advice. Personally I am similar height and weight to you and have 3 options 167, 177, and 188 for different purposes. I suggest finding a friendly rental place that will let you try a couple of options, but I'm sure they will wznt know your preferences too before recommending the first pair to try.
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harrim51, WHAT SORT OF SKIING DO YOU INTEND TO DO......DEMO AND LET THE SKIS CHOOSE YOU!!!!!!!!
Sorry. Always feel like shouting when I'm told not to. 
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Thanks for all the comments. I will be hiring and as for the type of sking, I am hoping to get carving sorted ( less skidding), and a bit more relaxed style. I will be having lessons in the morning and then some time in the afternoon with my 11 year old and swmbo.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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harrim51, get yourself to an indoor snow slope, go to Ellis Brigham (or SnR if you go to Hemel) explain what you want out of your skis and let them hook you up with some demo skis. If you want to demo in the alps, most shops will allow you to demo and what ever you pay for the demo, they'll normally take of the price of a new pair of skis if you buy.
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