Exact ski length

[_DUKES_]

I'm new to tgr and I did try to use the search bar to find a thread that was recommended to me by Rowen (ON3P). I am trying to find accurate ski lengths since many companies vary in this area since some measure their skis before they are pressed and some measure after. I just want the information due to the fact that i dont want to short myself on ski length especially since I am 6'4" 156lbs. I need every cm I can get. So if anyone can give me the link to the thread or just give me information about all the companies out there that i should be aware of. Thanks Everyone

[farmer]

Eat a fucking cheeseburger, JONG

[_DUKES_]

Not helping sir

[Bird Blaster]

Eat 2 cheeseburgers?

[klikboom]

Just search milkshake and you'll find it.

[Jethro]

http://www.skisizecalculator.com/
For your weight, about a 171.

[farmer]

Maybe 2 cheeseburgers and a milkshake then.

[gregL]

http://www.skisizecalculator.com/

For real? I plugged in my numbers and got 166 - about 20cm shorter than I normally ski . . . but if the OP thinks exact length really matters, a tape measure in a ski shop is the best bet.

[Bird Blaster]

Just get 190's in whatever ski and you will be happy.

Also eat the 2 cheeseburgers, 1 milkshake and 3 ensures.

[1000-oaks]

Just because you're tall doesn't mean you can flex a ski meant for heavier riders. Just go by weight; get around 180 in a traditional all-mtn ski, or around 190 if it's a pow ski that's rockered both ends. Done.

And trade in the road bike for some weight training, damn.

[auvgeek]

For real? I plugged in my numbers and got 166 - about 20cm shorter than I normally ski . . . but if the OP thinks exact length really matters, a tape measure in a ski shop is the best bet.

That site also says anything over 100mm waist is powder ONLY! Heh.

OP: Skis manufacturers all measure slightly differently. If you're wondering about an exact ski, you can probably find a thread about it here and ask in the thread. Also, get something 190+ and it won't matter too much. Old K2 skis used to measure 3-4 cm longer, but that's the only real major deviance from the norm.

[1000-oaks]

190+ for someone 156 lbs, who clearly isn't an advanced skier? (If he was advanced he wouldn't be asking this question.) IMHO, 190 under a lightweight intermediate skier might look more masculine in the lift line but sounds like a way to slow his improvement and cut down on the fun factor.

[marshalolson]

Old K2 skis used to measure 3-4 cm longer, but that's the only real major deviance from the norm.

most volkls and rossignols are ~3cm shorter than listed on the ski.

[auvgeek]

And I get taken to school by Marshal again.

[SiSt]

https://docs.google.com/a/downskis.c...UVWWDA1dnR6b0E

Bunch of correct lengths here (measured along the base, so not the same as marshal and Blister's preferred method), from the fri flyt sfi thread.

And your original q is stupid. Length is not as important as a separate variable but needs to be taken into account along with stiffness, weight, flex pattern, camber/rocker profile etc.

[Ted Striker]

And your original q is stupid. Length is not as important as a separate variable but needs to be taken into account along with stiffness, weight, flex pattern, camber/rocker profile etc.

This is the correct answer.

[Jethro]

For real? I plugged in my numbers and got 166 - about 20cm shorter than I normally ski . . . but if the OP thinks exact length really matters, a tape measure in a ski shop is the best bet.

Not for real. I found a couple of these ski length calculators googling around, and I posted the results of this on since it resulted in really short skis. I am 6'-4", 235 lbs, and it had me on 183's

[_DUKES_]

yes finally legit answers

[arild]

Have a look here for a bunch of recent and more not-so-recent skis.

http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php/231045-Fri-Flyt-SFI-overview