Ski size for me?

I'm 6'4", weigh 180lbs and ski a 181 Mt. Baker ski and couldn't imagine skiing a longer ski. I've been skiing for about 14 years. I really like the ski, but haven't tried many different kinds of skis.

these guidelines ( taken from here ) which might be helpful:

"STEP #1: Find your "generic" Ski length based on your weight.  Remember, skis have no way to tell how tall you are, or your gender. Skis only perform based on the actual user's weight.  "Women's" skis are generally just a softer flexing ski than their "male" counterpart.  If you fall in the recommended weight range for a model, your gender should not be a factor.

220 + lbs = 175 - 190 cm
210 lbs    = 175 - 185 cm
200 lbs    = 170 - 180 cm
190 lbs    = 170 - 180 cm
180 lbs    = 170 - 180 cm
170 lbs    = 165 - 180 cm
160 lbs    = 165 - 175 cm
150 lbs    = 165 - 175 cm
140 lbs    = 160 - 170 cm
130 lbs    = 155 - 165 cm
120 lbs    = 145 - 155 cm
110 lbs    = 145 - 155 cm
100 lbs    = 135 - 145 cm
90 lbs      = 135 - 145 cm
80 lbs      = 125 - 135 cm
70 lbs      = 115 - 125 cm
60 lbs      = 110 - 120 cm
under 50  =  70  - 100 cm

STEP #2: Determine your ability level, and calculate accordingly:

Beginner:  subtract 20 cm.  A beginner primarily skis green runs, and is learning to turn using wedge turning.

Intermediate: Subtract 5 cm.  An intermediate skis green, and all blue runs.  Generally parallel turns with moderate speed.

Advanced: No change.  Advanced skiers ski all terrain, including all black diamonds.  Skis with speed and turns dynamically.

Expert: Add 5 cm. You know you're an expert.  Head's turn on the chair, friends envy you, locals respect you, and your season pass has been scanned 60 times this season.

Racing / Carving:  Slalom - subtract 5 to 10 cm. Giant Slalom - add 5 - 10 cm.

*And now the disclaimer:. The ski industry produces hundreds of ski models every season. Every year, different models and shapes seem to be "in style". It's impossible to create and industry-wide sizing chart that covers every ski model and length. Please use your size found on this page as a reference point in your ski quest. Try not to vary too far from this reference size, but it's always OK to go a few centimeters here or there in selecting your dream ski. When in doubt, always select the smaller size... That is, unless you're in the Expert category."

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Then there is the general, chin, eyes, forehead guide: chin for beginners, eye height for intermediates, and forehead or taller for experts.

I think that ski length will be fine. I've found that surface area of a ski is a huge determinant of what length I decide on. If they have enough surface area, they'll float in the pow. If you're worried about it being 'squirrely', take a look at the sidecut. I'm 6'1", 215 lbs. I ski everything from 188s (touring) to 172s (slalom racers). My GS skis are somewhere in between. I don't think you'll want to go too long because long skis can be a bit......awkward in tight spots. Especially if you're not used to 'em. Good Luck! Fun decision to have!

I'm 190#'s, 6' and have the Baker 174's. I love them, floats good, turns quick. I certainly wouldn't go any longer. Sounds like the 167's would be perfect for you.

I'd say 174. I'm identical ht/wt and have loved the K2 Work Stinx-tele-in that length. My current #1 ski is the BD Kilowatt in 175; both are very stable. I ride pretty fast for an old pinhead.
Many K2s tend to be a bit more forgiving than other brands, so turnability should not be much of an issue.
Squirrelliness, turnability etc. are as much of a function of width, sidecut, and construction.
Too long can be bad on the pack, in bumps, tight trees, chutes, etc.
The 167s should be fine too, but you might grow (in ability) out of them. It sounds as if you have a shot at one pair of 167s, not a choice of lengths, right?

167 cm is definitely too short. I recommend 175 to 180.

Alex