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Line Blend Help!

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Steazelweazel
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Hey guys!
I am buying some line blends friday and i was wondering what size i should get.
I am 15 years old 5'4 and a 125 pounds i am an advanced/expert skiier.
My dad wants me to buy the 178 because i could spend more years riding them. (i have not had my growth spurt yet but that should come soon)
I am planning to ski 70% all mountain and 30% park. I think the 171 would be better but i wanted your guys opinions.
Thanks :)
Apr 16 2014 8:15AM
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ADAM.P.WAGS
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Deffinetly go with the 171 but even that might be to big considering I'm 5''6 or so and I ride the 164
Apr 16 2014 8:35AM
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ADAM.P.WAGS
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And they are about eye level
Apr 16 2014 8:35AM
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Steazelweazel
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ok thanks
Apr 16 2014 12:34PM
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olic
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I'm 5'6" and ride 171 Chronics, you'll be fine on a 171, as long as you're a decent(ish) skier, Line skis come up short anyway so don't worry too much.
Enjoy!
Apr 16 2014 1:05PM
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Steazelweazel
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olicI'm 5'6" and ride 171 Chronics, you'll be fine on a 171, as long as you're a decent(ish) skier, Line skis come up short anyway so don't worry too much.
Enjoy!

If they come up short shouldn't i buy them bigger?
Thanks
Apr 16 2014 1:07PM
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olic
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It's only about 1 or 2cm short, how tall do you reckon you'll grow? I'm 27 (so not gonna grow), 145lb, 5'6", a very aggressive and experienced skier and I'm happy on the 171 for everything except powder. If you think you'll be riding a bit more pow, go 178. All depends on how tall you think you'll, get which is hard to predict, 171cm is a safe bet I reckon, and you'll still enjoy it at your current size.
Apr 16 2014 1:15PM
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Steazelweazel
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Well, if i look at my brother, he is 5'7 and still growing, (i think) but the problem is, he is 17 and i don't want to spend 2 years riding on skis which are too big for me, so I think the better option would be 171, but i'll see what my dad thinks.
Thanks for the help!
Apr 16 2014 1:25PM
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olic
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No worries, enjoy!
Apr 16 2014 1:34PM
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