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YET ANOTHER SKI SIZING TREAD

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rxqz
Posts: 215 - Karma: 249
I am planning to buy the line blend 2016. i have ran into a pretty good deal and now i need your help in deciding which height i should go for...

i am 175cm tall...
i weight 67.7 kg...
i am sixteen...
i havent grown much in the last 2 years...
i am an advanced skier that likes park/offpiste/piste... (all mountain skier)
i ride also a lot of pow...

I want my blends to be playful and controlable.
they are available in the 171cm and 178cm version.
Should i go for the smaller, or bigger one?
Jul 14 2015 12:37PM
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WhatTheHuck
Posts: 503 - Karma: 2,161
For sure 178s.

You will enjoy the extra length and even if it takes a couple days to get used to riding a longer ski will make you a better skier.
Jul 14 2015 12:53PM
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michael.knapp.10
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go 171 I'm 6 foot and just bought 14/15blends and they're good for me dude they're up to my chin or a little higher
Jul 14 2015 4:01PM
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270on420out
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Go with 178. I'm 172 centimeters tall. I ride 182s.
Jul 14 2015 4:08PM
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Swandog7
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I would say 178. Especially your height on a slightly soft and early rise ski like the blend. I'm a 168 and I'm 5"6 and its to my head which is what I want, not necessarily good for everyone but the 178 probly won't even be to your head. You will dominate the 171 too much and you will want the 178 for more stability
Jul 14 2015 4:08PM
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chloe.qr
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171cm if you're getting all mountain skis. thats the length i ride for my all mountain skis and I'm 5'8". So 171 is the way to go.
Jul 14 2015 9:47PM
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a_burger
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chloe.qr171cm if you're getting all mountain skis. thats the length i ride for my all mountain skis and I'm 5'8". So 171 is the way to go.


lol no its not
Jul 14 2015 9:57PM
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chloe.qr
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w_skierlol no its not

well it works for me so...
Jul 14 2015 9:59PM
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a_burger
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chloe.qrwell it works for me so...


snowblades work too but op isn't going to want to ride a 171cm ski for all mt when said ski is a complete noodle with rocker.

I'm 5'9" and rode the 2009 blends in 183 that had camber and were stiffer this season, even with super sloppy bindings they were plenty maneuverable. 178 will be fine for what OP wants.
Jul 14 2015 10:37PM
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chloe.qr
Posts: 44 - Karma: 117
w_skiersnowblades work too but op isn't going to want to ride a 171cm ski for all mt when said ski is a complete noodle with rocker.

I'm 5'9" and rode the 2009 blends in 183 that had camber and were stiffer this season, even with super sloppy bindings they were plenty maneuverable. 178 will be fine for what OP wants.


either work. i compete in big mountain comps as well as slopestyle, skier cross and rail jams and i use the 171 skis and they are completely fine. no need to freak dude. lol
Jul 14 2015 10:39PM
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Burgy
Posts: 414 - Karma: 630
w_skierlol no its not


chloe.qrwell it works for me so...


everyone feels skis differently because people use skis differently. sometimes a shorter or longer ski better suits someone because of that persons riding style, even if traditionally its not the right size for them.
Jul 14 2015 11:09PM
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rxqz
Posts: 215 - Karma: 249
thanks for the help. +k for everyone!

i decided to go with the 178, since my last ski that i bought was also slightly bigger than myself. so i'm used to riding big skis.
Jul 15 2015 2:23AM
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