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Some Ski Sizing Help

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mscinto
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Im 5'8'' and im going to get the 2012 Line Blends. Im want to ride both powder and park (50-50) and am wondering if they 173's or the 178's will be a better size? i want these to last for more then one season. Any help is welcome.

+k for help
Jul 17 2012 11:43PM
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Dr.Dickless
Posts: 2620 - Karma: 1,392
gear talk
Jul 17 2012 11:48PM
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GEORGEzimmerman
Posts: 1473 - Karma: 440
178. better ride
Jul 17 2012 11:51PM
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Toaster-Tony
Posts: 3531 - Karma: 5,850
I'm same size as you and I just ordered my new Liberty's tonight, and I went with 171's. I also prefer rails over jumps and spend most of my time in the park. I say go bigger unless you're a rail junky and want the mobility.
Jul 17 2012 11:53PM
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crab_pretzel
Posts: 3919 - Karma: 622
id say 173. 178 is just too big to me if youre only 5'8
Jul 18 2012 12:10AM
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
178 would be better for pow but id say 173 would be funner in the park, personally id say 173 so you can still throw them around in the pow
Jul 18 2012 1:02AM
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Gmart
Posts: 1634 - Karma: 273
I'm 6'4 and 165. I ride the 78's from two years ago and I love em. There money, probably one of the most fun skis I've owned
Jul 18 2012 10:57PM
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50Kal
Posts: 2829 - Karma: 5,415
You want powder and park? 178 no question. You might need to throw a little harder in the park to get a 720+ but the performance in the Powder will be well worth it.

GET THE 178!!!!!!!
Jul 18 2012 11:10PM
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APAUK
Posts: 95 - Karma: 125
i hade line blends and HATED them for park. just get a park ski. my line chronic skies park and powder just fine. do not get an all purpose ski.
Jul 19 2012 2:34PM
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