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Paoli_Steeze
Posts: 191 - Karma: 10

Im getting 09 Line invaders 171 and im about 5'8''. Will it be harder to do rails or easier with longer skis, and what would they be like on jumps?

Jul 16 2009 10:30PM
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Malcolm
Posts: 15951 - Karma: 9,451
you can go even longer than 171 dude. just make sure you centermount them
Jul 16 2009 10:36PM
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fhitshace10
Posts: 374 - Karma: 10

im 6'0 getting 208 cm skis this year

coreupt big balls

and im gonna try and hit rails on those

Jul 16 2009 10:38PM
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charmander
Posts: 10636 - Karma: 373
dude im 5 10 and the 178 invaders are as short as id ever wanna go, you'll be more than ok with 171's, shit, you should get the 78's
Jul 16 2009 10:45PM
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tedmgee
Posts: 1502 - Karma: 111

those are average size skis

not really long at all so they will be fine

Jul 16 2009 11:19PM
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Daydreaming
Posts: 1686 - Karma: 48
rofl

if you actually decide to ever do this take pics
Jul 16 2009 11:48PM
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DrStrangelove
Posts: 1948 - Karma: 3
moral of this thread: 171's are kiiiiiiiinda pussy if youre 5'8"

oh, and im 5'9" and ski 178's, just to keep with the theme
Jul 16 2009 11:55PM
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VinzenzK.
Posts: 168 - Karma: 286
I am 178cms and I am going to get 183cms
Jul 17 2009 12:09AM
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yung.bubz
Posts: 315 - Karma: 71
you are pretty dumb dude. for someone whos 5'9 riding 178 shouldnt be calling a kid "kiiiiiinda pusssy" whos 5'8 and asking to get 171.
it doesnt really make a difference as long as you dont go shorter than 168. my friend has last years anthem 173 and i have last years punx 178 and mine are actually smaller than his because line measures tip to tip and atomic measure the entire ski
Jul 17 2009 12:35AM
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Malcolm
Posts: 15951 - Karma: 9,451
yeah ive noticed this too. my skis are supposed to be 180 but i measured them at about 177 tip to tip
Jul 17 2009 12:47AM
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miroz
Posts: 10333 - Karma: 3,945

You're fine.

If anything, the length of the ski is much more determined by weight (strength) and skier ability than anything.  A beanpole may have the height to handle a long ski on edge, but he can't control it. 

Jul 17 2009 12:47AM
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iFail
Posts: 2066 - Karma: 65

line measures the entire ski.....

and go 178s.  178 is not long even for your height. Also, weight is more important, but with a soft jib ski(i don't like Anthems/Invaders, btw) go longer.  When I was 150lbs I was skiing 194s and 181s.

Jul 17 2009 12:53AM
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Malcolm
Posts: 15951 - Karma: 9,451
hahahahahaha thats me
Jul 17 2009 1:11AM
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tedmgee
Posts: 1502 - Karma: 111

haha jeez

ur insane

Jul 17 2009 1:15AM
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DrStrangelove
Posts: 1948 - Karma: 3
you might want to get off the Serious Train at the next stop, because obviously i was just making a stereotypically non-helpful NS post to try to be funny cause it's summertime and im bored

i just know he'll regret getting 171's almost immediately, they'll probably feel like kids' skis after a day or two, i had a pair of 171's from when i started skiing park freshman year in college and i sold them to my buddy who sucks at skiing cause i knew id never ever ride them again
Jul 17 2009 9:14AM
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Billek
Posts: 5665 - Karma: 98
I am 5'10", 150 pounds, and I ride on MR 179's @ center.  If I was getting invaders I would get the longest I can.
Jul 17 2009 2:25PM
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skibum2292
Posts: 398 - Karma: 9
ride what feels comfortable and you ski best on. try a longer pair than 171's though. i'd be willing to bet you'd like them more than you think you would.
Jul 17 2009 3:27PM
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JaseOfSpades15
Posts: 230 - Karma: 9
how about who cares. y does it madder on the size. im 5'7 and i ride 161's i can still ski fine. if u cant ride a shorter ski im pretty sure u suck .
Jul 17 2009 4:16PM
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Malcolm
Posts: 15951 - Karma: 9,451
i hope youre joking
Jul 17 2009 4:19PM
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JaseOfSpades15
Posts: 230 - Karma: 9

i bought em a while ago and i was smaller. plus a found a good deal and they didnt have 171 or 166. my hands were tied

Jul 17 2009 4:20PM
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Billek
Posts: 5665 - Karma: 98
(I save this comment for people who are way out of line)



You.

Shut the fuck up.

Now.
Jul 17 2009 4:53PM
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fragglemuffin
Posts: 3312 - Karma: 444
longer skis= more balance= better on rails...im 5'8" and i ski 181s
Jul 17 2009 4:59PM
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Casey
Posts: 7873 - Karma: 24,651
I wish the afterbang came in 187. I would crush the 177 like a 12 year old pussy. too bad.
Jul 17 2009 8:35PM
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