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171 or 178?

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ECSkiier
Posts: 238 - Karma: 198
Hey NS,
So I'm thinking of possibly picking up a pair of 12/13 Line Blends and I was wondering if I should get them in 171 or 178. I am 5' 8.5" and weigh 145 pounds. I currently ride a 169 and have no problems with that.
I'm thinking the 178 since line blends have some early rise which means less effective edge and I have grown an inch since I got the 169's.
Let me know what you think I should go with.
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Aug 17 2013 6:15PM
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Bozite
Posts: 981 - Karma: 561
178 for sure. It might be wired at first but after a while it will be better
Aug 17 2013 6:33PM
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rememberscott
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go with 178 better for butter powder and jumps. fits your size better as well
Aug 17 2013 6:36PM
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At0micski
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ya 178 is pretty much perfect.
Aug 17 2013 7:44PM
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ECSkiier
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Aug 18 2013 9:52AM
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Contender
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I'm 5'6 1/2 and 145lbs, i ride 175s.  You will have no problem with 178s
Aug 18 2013 1:38PM
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50Kal
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178
Aug 18 2013 2:00PM
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richard.
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Definitely go for the 178
Aug 18 2013 3:45PM
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ECSkiier
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Thanks for all the help!
Aug 18 2013 5:33PM
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CJ_S
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Yeah go with the 178, I'm only a little taller than you and I ride 178 chronics, the early rise makes it feel like a shorter ski.
Aug 18 2013 11:28PM
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ECSkiier
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Aug 19 2013 9:41AM
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