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3 questions concerning the Line 08 Anthems

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inactive
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So i think I am going to get em. I think ill be skiing about 70%park, and I am 6'1' 190, so i should go for the 178, but what binding should I get?

Also, to anyone who has them, did you have any problems concerning durability?
Aug 23 2008 9:22AM
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andrew.
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178

FKS 120

topsheet will chip
Aug 23 2008 9:52AM
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zackblain
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your too big for anthmes
Aug 23 2008 11:21AM
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phishfood
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at 190 lbs your gonna manhandle those skis...
Aug 23 2008 12:12PM
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theres_ghosts
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fuck that im 200 and have no problems with my anthems as my only ski   i use em all mountian have no problems

Aug 23 2008 12:41PM
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pmw
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get rossi px wide brake
Aug 23 2008 1:47PM
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SEABURN
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I'm 6'3" and 190. I have them, they're okay, but I can't deal with super high speeds( no edges/floppy skis) so I usually just ride switch. they're a great ski, i love mine.

px 14 is what I have on em.
Aug 23 2008 2:17PM
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yeahitsdave
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same yo. im a few inches taller and im pretty happy with them. playful, oh yes, playful.
Aug 24 2008 2:24AM
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pat_in_the_hat
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im 160lbs and have troulbes with them being too soft outside the park.
Aug 24 2008 12:01PM
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chazz.
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i second this. i am 6'2", 170, have 178s with fks 120s. Topsheets will chip just like everyother ski, but your weight shouldnt be a problem
Aug 24 2008 12:03PM
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miroz
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^Just look at him shred!

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Sorry, its a good pic, I thought I'd share  :)

I would think that at that size you'd probably feel some instability on big jumps and at high speeds on hardpack, but everywhere else, especially in soft snow, you should be fine.
Aug 24 2008 12:28PM
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chazz.
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mmm yup thats on my anthems at bachelor with a few feet of fresh. and people say that centered skis cant ski pow.....
Aug 24 2008 12:38PM
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Balto
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dont get anthems. get punx. they are stiffer and still symetrical
Aug 24 2008 12:43PM
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bikerocker
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I LOVE my anthems.  I ride the 178s and have skied waist deep pow and steep chutes with them, and they hold up really well.  They really aren't that floppy, and the eliptical side cut just shreds differently, but its a really cool turn.  They won't be good ice skis, but for the park skier that likes to ski elsewhere
 they are a really good choice.
Aug 24 2008 1:24PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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word. i'm 180 and they are still incredible at park and all mountain.
Aug 24 2008 2:32PM
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hellomynameisjef
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judging by your enormous size, i would go with two cinder blocks. one for each foot. for a binding i suggest a combination of garrote wire, cow manure and a bannana.
Sep 9 2008 2:24PM
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SEABURN
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he's not that big... most people on ns are just way young or little
Sep 9 2008 8:06PM
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