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What size chronics?? for me

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greatwhitehope
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I am 5'11" and 200lbs

I want to get a pair of chronics to use them for an all mountain and park ski( jumps and jibs and rails) probably 50/50 all mountain/park... My wuestion is should i go with the 176's of the 181's???
Jul 5 2009 8:10PM
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greatwhitehope
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does anybody dare give advice for this complicated question or are u all just going to look at the thread/
Jul 5 2009 8:47PM
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edd1e
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get the 181. the 176 is definately too short for more all-mountain skiing. You'll be over the bars all the time. However i think Line isnt making the 181 next season (09/10).

I think sierraskis.com had chronics for $250.

I am 50lbs lighter than you and would get the 181.

Jul 5 2009 8:56PM
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greatwhitehope
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i ride some toruble makers that r 168 right now and dont really have aproblem when it comes to all mountain... but i still want a lil longer than 168..... anyone else have any advice?
Jul 5 2009 9:01PM
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matt.rad
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I'm 5'11" 150 lbs and I ski 181s. While skiing longer skis may take some getting used to if you're used to shorter skis, they make you a better skier. Plus they'll be way more stable. Realistically, will you be fine on either size? Yes. But will the 181s make you a better skier in the long run? Absolutely.
Jul 5 2009 9:15PM
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