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171 or 178 invaders?

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JMUIR
Posts: 133 - Karma: 58

ive just decided to get some 08 invaders. wondering what size is best and if i should centre mount them. im about 5'10 and weigh about 150-55 pounds. ill be using them like 95% park 10% groomers??? thanks

Jul 13 2008 5:51PM
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JMUIR
Posts: 133 - Karma: 58
i mean 5% groomers ^^^ sorry
Jul 13 2008 5:51PM
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elk.
Posts: 1597 - Karma: 117
im getting the 178s= more fun
Jul 13 2008 6:06PM
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icon1234
Posts: 3081 - Karma: 1,475
Def get 178's, esp since that is a center mount ski. Im 5'9 and 140 and i am getting 178's.

Jul 13 2008 6:12PM
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fragglemuffin
Posts: 3312 - Karma: 444
178...im 5'7" and i hate how small my 171s are b/c theyr center mounted
Jul 13 2008 6:23PM
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JMUIR
Posts: 133 - Karma: 58
i have 167 now, will that not be a big jump?
Jul 13 2008 6:39PM
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DaveM
Posts: 2936 - Karma: 1,558
167 are too small for jumps
im 5'11 and bout 155 and i rocl 181s. u should definetly get the 178s
Jul 13 2008 7:52PM
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joly.sp
Posts: 2305 - Karma: 585
They measure shorter because they are twins and since they are center mounted def. go with 178.
Jul 13 2008 7:56PM
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Kevski
Posts: 7056 - Karma: 2,785
178. They ski real short because of the center mount
Jul 14 2008 2:33PM
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Upgrayedd
Posts: 620 - Karma: 25

I think you would probably do ok with either - there is only a 4% difference in overall lengths.  I am 6'1" 175 and have been riding on center mounted 171s for two seasons.  I will probably go to 178s next time I buy them, but really just for an extra bit of stability on jumps and pipe.  For jibbing, I think the 171 makes it a little easier to ollie onto stuff.

Jul 14 2008 4:30PM
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zues
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i'm the same height and weight as you are and I got 178's and I ski less park than you
deff go 178
Jul 14 2008 4:32PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65
178 for sure, if you need a pair mounted with look px jibs let me know.
Jul 14 2008 5:00PM
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