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What size line afterbangs?

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Woodsy15
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I am 5'6 (171cm) and I cannot decide which ski to get..  166 | 177?
some help please, thanks
Sep 18 2009 5:48PM
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jibjunkie
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despite what everyone is going to tell you get the 166 seriously youll be swimmin on 177
Sep 18 2009 6:10PM
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Twaddler
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^truth.

 i'm 5'7" and i ride 168s. no shame in that

Sep 18 2009 6:13PM
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JonnyH
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this is the right thing to do may get criticised but ignore em!
Sep 18 2009 6:32PM
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Squid.
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Everybody will tell you to get 177, but unless you really shred hard, get 166s
Sep 18 2009 11:39PM
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Midwestjibski
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166 for sure
Sep 19 2009 12:00AM
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.peter
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Yeah I'd say 166, I saw them the other day and they run long and they're no where near as soft as the invaders and have a lot more pop, 177 would be doable but big.
Sep 19 2009 2:25AM
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murs
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depends what u like
longer skis for a bit more of a stifer response and a bit more stable for jumping
or slightly shorter for jibbin and getting those big spins around a bit easier
i have 166 afterbangs and they are 3cms bigger than me
i love them they are soft quick but sturdy
u cant go wrong with the afterbang it just depends in what u like
Sep 19 2009 2:54AM
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Ski.Ballet
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If you're an aggressive skier, and/or hit a lot of jumps, go for the 177. If you like to take it easy/hit a lot more rails, than jumps, ir want something super playful, go with the 166. Personally, I prefer a longer ski for everything, so I would go with the 177.
Sep 19 2009 4:43AM
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Woodsy15
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Okay, thanks guys, appreciate it.
I'll definitely go for the 166.
Sep 19 2009 3:12PM
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