Help Needed: Black Pearl 159 v 166 length

[Wolfheather]

I am currently skiing on 2010 K2 lotta luvs that are 156 length. I am 5'2" and 138 lbs. I am advanced skier and mostly ski in the northwest and Colorado. Is the 159 the right length for me in the black pearls or should I go longer?
thanks

 

[pinto]

I am currently skiing on 2010 K2 lotta luvs that are 156 length. I am 5'2" and 138 lbs. I am advanced skier and mostly ski in the northwest and Colorado. Is the 159 the right length for me in the black pearls or should I go longer?
thanks

I think so. @SkiNurse (almost your height) had some 166s, and they ended up a little long unless she was on really open terrain.

 

[nopoleskier]

I also think you would be fine. I have 159cm I am 5'5" I love them in bumps, soft snow..

 

[Christy]

I'm 5'5", 116, and I have the 166s and they are too long. I do seem to be in the minority here--it seems like most people have a longer length and find they ski short. I don't. Actually it's okay when there is lots of soft snow but on groomers or when it hasn't snowed I have a hard time engaging the tips. I later demoed the 159s on groomers and had no issue engaging the tips. Is there no way to demo? Btw I also went from 2010 Lottas to BPs!

 

[NewEnglandSkier]

I'm 5'4" 110-112 lbs and I have the Black Pearls in 159. Most of the time that length seems fine to me. I mostly like them in spring snow and bumps. I've also skied the 166 which also seemed okay.

 

[Wolfheather]

Thanks everyone, the 159s aren't available to demo right now, but the 166s are so I will try those and see how they feel before committing to the 159s.

 

[just jane]

5'4" here, about 140 lbs, and I have the 159s, and they are definitely the right length for me.

 

[snow addict]

159.

 

[tesdavis]

Try the 166 but don't be afraid to go shorter. Personally, I like a shorter ski, although I also like a heavier ski than the BPs

 

[skibetty]

I'm 5'6" around 150 and ski 166. I tried the 159's and felt they were too short for me. You have to go with what feels good for you!

 

[Brooklynn]

Hey there! If you are a forward aggressive skier you would want the ski to drive and have a bit more length to it! I would go for the taller length unless you plan on staying on groomers : )

 

[WaterGirl]

Hmmm @Brooklynn why longer if not on groomers?

 

[snow addict]

159 is plenty long for a skier 5'2" tall, for any terrain and conditions. BPs do not ski short.

 

[Wolfheather]

Thanks everyone, I tried out the 166 in powder conditions on Friday and they worked well, but today on the hardpack they felt a little long especially in the bumps. I was able to try the 159 in the afternoon and they felt better on the hardpack and bumps so I think I am going to go with the 159s.