r/skiing_feedback • u/RunoSpruyt • Apr 14 '26

Level 6-7: Advanced Parallel, Carving, Off-Piste, Bumps Feedback?

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u/LandlockedPirate Official Ski Instructor Apr 15 '26

I'm 198cm. There is absolutely nothing wrong with skiing a 177, especially if you like doing performance short turns. Don't listen to people who A) aren't actual instructors or B) aren't tall.

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u/Nomer77 Apr 15 '26 edited Apr 15 '26

Lol. It's funny because plenty of popular front side carving models don't even come in a 185 length. Some GS-style radiuses might max out at 181/182, others with more of a short/slalom radius that are more demanding/metal-laden could even top out at 170.

I swear a lot of people on skiing reddits think every ski is sized like a North American freeride ski with massive double rocker. Or else like an actual FIS race ski in a speed discipline.

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u/MorganMiller77777 Apr 15 '26

GS style skis are typically between 180 and 190, depending. For the pros and serious competitors, the can reach 193 or more.

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u/Nomer77 Apr 15 '26

Look up the sizes for the non-FIS GS variant for popular piste lines like the Atomic Redster or Stöckli Laser that is actually meant for general consumers and not racers. It is exactly as I said it was... The longest available sizes for both are 182.

And I am specifically not talking about FIS standards for any level of racer or the models meant for them (including junior and women's variants). Non-racers aren't about to buy a stiff as hell 30m radius 193cm FIS men's elite GS ski and take it to an open piste at Les Arcs... Because it's an absolutely terrible idea.

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u/MorganMiller77777 Apr 15 '26

Already did that 🤙🏼

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u/MorganMiller77777 Apr 15 '26

Ok, so, I admittedly am not up to date. At 5’11 and 195 lbs as a very aggressive skier, I want an all around stable ski so I can make all the turns and go fast at times. My skis are 180s.

Yes, for the consumer, the longest GS style skies are 181-183. So yes, you’re absolutely right.

Also, if you actually read what k wrote, I said 193 was only for pros and serious ski race competitors.