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Urgent: Sizing for Anthems?

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MrJesseHealy
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I'm gonna be ordering the Spiral Anthems when I get home in a few hours and am stuck on size. I'm 5'8" and weigh 140ish. 171's or 178's? I'm only gonna be skiing them in the park.

Aug 6 2008 6:08PM
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phishfood
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178
Aug 6 2008 6:10PM
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MrJesseHealy
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Yeah that's what I was thinking too. Due to the flex. 178 it is.
Aug 6 2008 6:11PM
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SEABURN
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if you do lots of rails, get 171
if you hit kickers 40ft+ get 178

171 would be should fine

Aug 6 2008 6:12PM
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xnick11
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178 will be perfect for you with a true center mount. They might feel a little big on rails at first, but you will get use to them.
Aug 6 2008 6:43PM
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A-Style**
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dude idk im 5'9 140lbs and am getting anthems too but i was thikning id go 171 shit
Aug 6 2008 9:37PM
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MrJesseHealy
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I went with the 178s. As I jump more than I do rails, and I think I'll like the extra little bit of stability since they're so soft.
Aug 7 2008 12:05AM
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yourthemannowdog
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hope you enjoy them. Always the rule is always! SIZE UP
Aug 7 2008 12:20AM
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Squirrel_Murphy
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I'm 5'8" 165 lbs and ride 178 invaders.  Get the 78's and center mount them, you wont regret it for whatever you're gonna use them for.
Aug 7 2008 12:24AM
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miroz
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Go 178, you'll be happy with it.  They will be more usable all mountain while still slaying park.  Small skis don't have the same "feel" as big skis: I'm 6'0, 185, and I went from using 171 Salomon 1080s as my everything ski to 185 Scratch BCs, and I love them.  Its a good feel. 

Sparknotes.
-Go 178
Aug 7 2008 3:40PM
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feedbacker
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you already got the anthems elsewhere bape? 

I guess I will take yours off hold..
Aug 7 2008 3:57PM
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agame4life
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I would say go for the 178's because the anthems are a pretty soft ski. If you're ever stuck between sizes its always safe to go longer. Plus they'll be more stable if you do some all mountain stuff
Aug 9 2008 12:48AM
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