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Line Blend: 178 or 185?

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Christy_H
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Hi guys,

I'm about 6/6"1 200lbs, gonna be spending most my time in the park, but still want to be something to have a lot of fun on the rest of the mountain. I'm torn between getting the 178s or the 185 Line Blends. Any advice/personal experience?

cheers
Nov 19 2016 7:41AM
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razors-chaz
Posts: 2255 - Karma: 1,250
Line measures their skis short. go larger
Nov 19 2016 1:21PM
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RustyShackleford
Posts: 18 - Karma: 12
Neither
Nov 19 2016 2:47PM
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oxiclean
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178 4 slow 185 4 speed
Nov 21 2016 6:23PM
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Casey
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Agreed. Who are all these people trying to ride tiny skis.
Nov 21 2016 8:21PM
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SammyDubz
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if I was 6'6" I would be looking for something longer than 185...
Nov 21 2016 8:46PM
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doitbig
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185 or longer...
Nov 22 2016 8:33AM
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freeskibum82
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blends are soft skis and ski shorter. i would recommend something a little stiffer if you plan to ski outside the park
Nov 22 2016 9:12AM
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Christy_H
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Cheers for the advice. After speaking to a few mates I ended up going for the arv 96. Everyone seems to rate them right now
Nov 23 2016 6:47AM
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freeskibum82
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Christy_HCheers for the advice. After speaking to a few mates I ended up going for the arv 96. Everyone seems to rate them right now


excellent choice. that was on my list as well. love that it has no metal and is an all around ski that excels in the park and all mountain.

I picked up the soul rider to replace my slats. hopefully its similar and not too soft anymore now that they put carbon stringers in it.
Nov 23 2016 8:10AM
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LAME.
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Generally when it comes to skis and im in between sizes ill go with the longer length. So far I have yet to have a bad experience with this method.
Nov 23 2016 4:20PM
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The.Fish
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Guys he is 6' or 6'1". Id go with 185 without a doubt. Blends are noodles.
Nov 25 2016 11:06PM
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