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Line Chronic Size? Setup Review!

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LINEdUp
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I just purchased a pair of brand new 2012 Line Chronics, with Marker Squire Schizos, and FT Drop Kicks, i wanted to know if the size i got for my Chronics (173cm) is good for me

Height: 5' 11''
Weight: 145lbs
Skill: Intermidiate
Terrain: 70% park, 30% all-mountain

Please i need advice on the ski size before the bindings are mounted and if you could give me some more insight to the set up ive chosen, its quality and how you believe it will perform.

-Thanks to all who reply
Oct 20 2012 11:26PM
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7springsprod
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Center mount those bad boys. They will be a good size for you. I was 5'10" when I had my 173s and I had them centered. Skiied real well.
Oct 20 2012 11:41PM
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LINEdUp
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Did you ski similar terrain as me? i'm a bit worried they'll be a bit lengthy to swing and swap up on rails
Oct 20 2012 11:46PM
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7springsprod
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Theyll definitely take getting used to if you are accustomed to using rentals. They will feel and look long for a while, but they are a very good ski size for your height and terrain you will be using them in.
Oct 20 2012 11:48PM
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LINEdUp
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ok i hope you're right, any idea on the amount of days it will take, im hitting my local hills as soon as my schools ski club starts 5 times, btw +10k for u :)
Oct 20 2012 11:49PM
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LINEdUp
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any additional replies would be helpful aswell, bump
Oct 20 2012 11:51PM
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7springsprod
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As long as you convince yourself they arent longer than you think they are, itll be just a few times before you are used to them.
Oct 20 2012 11:59PM
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SkiTheYeast
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I'm 5'8 and just got the 2013 chronically in a 178. If I were you hight I'd go for a bigger set of sticks. But it's all preference go with what you would be more comfortable on.
Oct 21 2012 10:45AM
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LINEdUp
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178 cm seems a bit big for u dont u think? thanks for the reply tho :)
Oct 21 2012 1:19PM
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SmallShortino
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Hip Hop Bip Bop
Oct 21 2012 1:22PM
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7springsprod
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The 2013 chronics have a bit of rocker to them, so essentially the 178 = 173 of older camber models.
Oct 21 2012 2:09PM
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Twig
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I'm a similar size, 5'9 and 140lbs and i rode the 178 a bunch last week, its a fun ski, I definitely wouldn't go shorter. But as mentioned they have a little early rise now.
Oct 21 2012 2:28PM
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LINEdUp
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i guess that goes to show how much i know, thanks for the help guys, once again anyone with a 173 chronic please send me ur feedback as to how the ski rides in the park
Oct 21 2012 3:30PM
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iffe
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At 5'11" I would have gotten the 178 or even 183 instead, especially now that they have rocker.

My mounting advice is 1.5 cm back from true center. They aren't symmetrical skis so they are not designed to be center mounted.
Oct 21 2012 3:38PM
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JWeinstock
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173 will be fine but on the smaller side. i am 5'6 and and i use 173
Oct 21 2012 3:47PM
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LINEdUp
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i got the 2012 versions so the rocker (or early rise) isnt so intense, i think ill be fine cuz ill prob grow over 6 feet tall knowing my genetics, and what is the reasoning behind ur mountain advice?
Oct 21 2012 5:06PM
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LINEdUp
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bump
Oct 21 2012 11:32PM
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KillaSteeze
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I'm 5'10 and use a 169 k2 domain, I know many people would think they are too small but I love them because I can throw them around no problem and they hold up fine on big jumps, a 173 should be perfect I would say
Oct 22 2012 1:34AM
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doitbig
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perfect size for an intermediate park skier at your height and weight. you will love them.
Oct 22 2012 10:09AM
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.R-Lohin
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Center mount if you do more park then all around skiing.
Oct 22 2012 12:37PM
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LINEdUp
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IMPORTANT: can you guys tell me how u think the squire schizos will play out with the chronics, are they any good? pros cons?
Oct 22 2012 11:01PM
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zac_v
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i got the 2012/2013 chronics but im 5'6 and i have 164"s with marker griffon shizos, there cnetered and i love them!
Oct 22 2012 11:05PM
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jeano
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i have the 2011 chronics (w/o rocker) and i have them center mounted and they're amazing, but a bit too small for me. i'm 5'11" and 190. i'm now rocking rossi scimitar 184 since i've bulked up quite a bit lol

i'm still going to use the chronics for park though, 4 cm isnt that much of a difference really
Oct 23 2012 3:32AM
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Gmart
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you'll be fine, 178 wouldn't even have been too long, if anything i think you may feel the 73 will feel short. It's a rockered ski, you're supposed to ski them longer. You'll love the chronic, it's a beast ski this year.
Oct 23 2012 10:23AM
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LINEdUp
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i dont have the 2013 chronics, i have 2012, are 2012's rockered?
Oct 23 2012 4:40PM
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Twig
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No, they are regular camber and slightly stiffer too. You'll be fine on 173, especially if you are more or less just starting out. mount them centre with the option to go back (since you said you have schizos). NS isn't big on reading or thinking, just don't overthink it and have a good season.
Oct 23 2012 4:50PM
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LINEdUp
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first of all + karma too all! Second what do u think about the squire schizos Twig, if you know about them ofc
Oct 23 2012 4:52PM
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FreeVillain
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I skied a 182 last year and I was 5'9"
Oct 23 2012 9:00PM
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Logan.
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I ski 174's and im 5"9, its never a problem on rails (also grabs come easier i guess) and for shredding all mountain its definitely better than short skis
Oct 23 2012 9:45PM
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Twig
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In general i think the schizo thing is a bit of a gimmick. Sure it is kind of useful to be able to adjust your mounting point but pretty much nobody ever actually bothers, they find a point they like and leave it alone. I haven't ridden them but generally opinion on here is they aren't worth the extra cash.

Squires feel pretty flimsy to me, its not a binding I would trust but I do know some people who ride them on pretty large stuff, we have a 70ft or so kicker here in Saas which friends on Schizos hit regularly and never seem to have a problem.
Oct 24 2012 5:56AM
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patsfanwho
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he was right about schizo's. day 1 last season i moved them all the way forward and they never went back.  i guess you can think of them as a sort of insurance if you're not sure where you want to mount and how they'll ski.  anyway this years chronic i have at 178 and i measured them at 175 tip to tip.  i'm 5'7 150
Oct 24 2012 11:43AM
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