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Another what ski size (I'm sorry) 2013 Line Chronic owners, get in here!

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baser
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Done a fair amount of research on this forum and I tried my best to make an educated purchase without having to do you guys the injustice of posting up some noob question, so I do apologize in advance.

Have an awesome homie shop hookup on the 2013 Chronics so those will ideally be the ski for me. Available sizes are 171cm and 178cm. I'm 5'8 and 160lb, not sure whether to get the ski that's a couple inches taller than me or not. I've read a lot of people saying to size up on this years because of the early rise, but just how dramatic is the early rise? I've read conflicting details (some say it's marginal and you don't have to treat it like a rockered ski, so no need to size up). I've seen a few posts who deem 178cm too big (on other ski models of course) for someone who's 5'8.

Any info is greatly appreciated, and again I apologize for asking such a lame question.
Dec 14 2012 7:21PM
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jca
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im the exact same size as you and ride the 178s. im used to riding 190+ pow skis though so when i get on em they feel tiny and kinda scary. go 178.
Dec 14 2012 7:27PM
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baser
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Awesome thank you for the reply. It's sounding more and more like the 178 will be the ski size. Anyone else?
Dec 15 2012 2:45AM
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Pikachu.
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what kind of riding will you be doing? If mostly rails and small jumps, then you will be fine with the shorter. But if you want a more stable high speed ski for big jumps, going fast, and the occasional powder, go bigger
Dec 15 2012 2:52AM
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iffe
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If you're done growing then I think both lengths could be good. Bear in mind that the early rise will make the ski feel a bit shorter.

If you're a jibber who mostly does rails and no jumps, you could go with the lighter 171.

If you like hitting big jumps, you could go with the more stable 178.
Dec 15 2012 5:07AM
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Tall_Paul
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The will ride a little shorter because of the early rise so I'd say go with the 178. It is all personal preference and what you'll be doing in the park
Dec 15 2012 9:22AM
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Park.
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well im 5'6-7 and I can handle a 181 ski that i demoed, and i use a 175 so if ur a beast then go for bigger

Dec 15 2012 7:26PM
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DrZoidberg
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I've been wanting a pair, I'm 5'5", barely taller than my 166cm older chronics. If I were buying the new ones I'd go 171 because of the rocker. So maybe consider the 178s?
Dec 15 2012 10:31PM
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GeorgiaJibber
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bigger is better, its more stable
Dec 16 2012 1:07AM
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50Kal
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178 no question. maybe consider the 185 as line skis are shorter than advertised.
Dec 16 2012 3:29PM
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LINEdUp
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go 178 for sure, im 5'11, 150lbs and i have the 2012 173, pretty comfy but a bit short i'd say. Definitely 178 or even bigger, also the early rise isnt that dramatic on the '13.
Dec 24 2012 1:41AM
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dadunda
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Go 178 I am 5'5 and ski 177s as my everyday ski and I handle them easily. Granted they are pow skis and have rocker, but you are much bigger and would enjoy the stability
Dec 24 2012 3:45AM
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skiRay
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for another 2 cents, 178.
Dec 24 2012 3:56AM
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Lemuel
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Line measures very accurately from my experience. Go 178, 185 will be too big for OP.
Dec 24 2012 10:55AM
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