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Line Blend Actual Length

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Perogies
Posts: 65 - Karma: 371
I've had people say I should go with the 178 but, I've had the same amount of people say go with 185 so I was wondering how tall are these skis really? If anyone has measured theirs, or could do that for me that would be great +k
Apr 23 2014 9:04AM
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integralmgmt
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How tall are you and what's your weight? I don't have the Blends but we can still recommend a size
Apr 23 2014 9:15AM
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Perogies
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I'm 6' 180lbs I should probably be on the 185 but ill be rising them in the park
Apr 23 2014 9:23AM
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integralmgmt
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Yeah I'd definitely go 185. They'll be a lot lore stable on jumps and will have better balance on rails.
Apr 23 2014 10:55AM
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Perogies
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Cool ight, back to the problem at hand, what is the actual length of the ski?
Apr 23 2014 11:08AM
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aputnam
Posts: 80 - Karma: 41
i don't know the actual measured length, but im 5'6 maby 5'7 and i got the 178's. perfect size. i use em in the park too. i do know they measure a little long. my 178 blends are about an inch longer than my 179 bridges. but if you're 6 foot you can't go wrong with 185s. hopew that helps you
Apr 23 2014 1:31PM
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b-kul
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according to blister lines run 2-4cm short. so definitely 185.
Apr 23 2014 2:31PM
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-wakes-
Posts: 358 - Karma: 201
im 6 foot 155 and ride a 178 for all mtn just fine. Ive skied 6+ inches of snow on it, and hit cliffs just fine. Its pretty good in the park although it is not my park ski. I personally prefer a shorter length so the ski is more maneuverable. If you are hitting bigger jumps a 185 might be a god call
Apr 23 2014 2:55PM
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skier58284
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You want these as a park ski, correct?

Assuming you are a good skier... If you'll be hitting big kickers definitely go 185. If you will be doing mostly rails and spins and small jumps, you could go either way.
Apr 23 2014 5:23PM
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