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What size Line Blend should I get?

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Black.Bird
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I'm 5'10, 150 lbs. East coast skier, planning on using the ski for mostly park and trees.
I can't decide between 178 or 185. I wish there was a 182.
Do the Line blends measure true to size? I had a pair of invaders that were longer than advertised.

Thanks guys.
Oct 15 2014 11:36PM
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tomPietrowski
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I would say if you plan on spending more then half your time I te park go for the 178. If you din care about the park as much and want to rip the mountain get the 184
Oct 16 2014 12:17AM
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M.M
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a lot of personal preference goes into it but im 5'10 also 160 though and i ride 184 k2 shreditor 102's as my park ski so that would be like a 190 blend cause k2 is true length while line is short. they are a bit long but i wouldnt want anything different id say go 185
Oct 16 2014 12:55AM
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Dr.Dickless
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daveyjonesa lot of personal preference goes into it but im 5'10 also 160 though and i ride 184 k2 shreditor 102's as my park ski so that would be like a 190 blend cause k2 is true length while line is short. they are a bit long but i wouldnt want anything different id say go 185


So K2 is true to length and every other manufacturer is four cm's short? Funny
Oct 16 2014 2:13AM
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pfoulger
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I'm 5'8" 160 and I was on the 178 line blend's last season. Awesome ski. I don't ski park, I'm mainly just on the mountain and I sometimes wished I had the 185's. Just comes down to personal preference. I loved em, and I could have gone 185 and loved them too.
Oct 16 2014 2:26AM
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Black.Bird
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Thanks for the replies guys. I'll keep your advice in mind. I think 185 would be good. I'm currently on Atomic punx in a 182, and like them a lot. With the early rise, I'm sure they'll ride very similarly.
Oct 16 2014 10:30AM
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TK.C
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Dr.DicklessSo K2 is true to length and every other manufacturer is four cm's short? Funny


bassically, not every company though
Oct 16 2014 1:09PM
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lineskis413
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Get the 185s im like 5'6 and ski on 178's and the added length to the skis does make it more difficult in the park but in the end it also helps make you a better skier.
Oct 16 2014 1:36PM
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tomPietrowski
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Black.BirdThanks for the replies guys. I'll keep your advice in mind. I think 185 would be good. I'm currently on Atomic punx in a 182, and like them a lot. With the early rise, I'm sure they'll ride very similarly.


Remember they are much wider so heavier wit much more swing weight. If you want them more consistent to your punx 178 would feel more similar. It comes down to what you do in the park though. If you live natural feature and jumps te 185 will be good. If your more into rails then the 178 will make much more sense. Remember it's your weight more ten your height which dictates length and at 150 you won't need the extra length of the 185 for stability.
Oct 16 2014 2:18PM
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