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Ski length question

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Grame
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I have basically decided that I will be purchasing a pair of line anthems but cant figure out which size i should get. I am 5'6(and growing), 120 pounds, a type 3 skier, and ski at Mt.Hood i'm not sure if i should get the 161 or 171.
Feb 7 2011 11:41PM
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triebby
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I'd say the 171. You say you're still growing so you'll grow into them. Plus they are a softer ski and they are symmetrical with a true center mounting point, so having that extra length will help you some when skiing around the mountain and hitting jumps.
Feb 7 2011 11:44PM
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Grame
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Thank you and +K
Feb 7 2011 11:47PM
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T_orageskiier
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171 foresure, the first guy basically summed it up. A symmetrical ski feels a lot shorter then a ski that is mounted at a classic mounting point. A longer ski is going to give you a lot more stability for all your skiing. The only disadvantage of going longer is that your swing weight will be a bit heavier which may slightly affect your spinning with jibbing. However you will quickly adapt to the longer ski.
Feb 8 2011 12:37AM
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monkatizer
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171!!!!
Feb 8 2011 11:20AM
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sskier
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I would suggest something a little longer,last year i bought some 155's and this year i need like a 165 or 170.If you get them just a bit long they will last longer anyways.
Feb 8 2011 3:17PM
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Big_Tuna
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171 no doubt you dont want to grow out of them and bigger is always better within reason of course but its also nice to be landing on something a little bigger
Feb 8 2011 7:52PM
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