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Sheldon wrote:
>
> Modern skis are about a quarter shorter than they were just a few
> short years ago. Today the average ht/wt adult uses downhill skis
> 150-160 centimeters. In fact ski lodges won't permit the old
> fashioned long skis on their slopes anymore, they're much less
> manueverable, much too dangerous to other skiers. Nowadays skis fit
> easily into a Corolla, hardly anyone carries skis on a roof rack
> anymore. If anyone shows up with old style skis these days they'll be
> made to leave them outside the lodge and they'll need to rent or go
> home.



Maybe in NY but definitely not at any Colorado ski areas. I prefer
shorter skis because they are easier for me to maneuver but I see many
people, particularly young men, with very long skis 200+cm. charging
through the bumps.

gloria p