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Ski Length Question

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mothman
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Hello,



I am planning to spend a season in Whistler, BC next year and need new skis. I would like to buy them around this time, due to sales, etc. However the ski that I would be most interested in getting would be the 2016 LINE Blend.



My dilemma is that the retailer (its in Canada) where I would like to buy the skis only offers the 171 cm length (I am 180 cm tall, weigh around 66 kg and am a Type II skier and would most likely ski groomers with the occasional pow or park run), and having read a few articles and posts about how to choose the right length, I do not know whether purchasing the ski in this particular length would be the right option for me.



P.S. I would be happy if you could also recommend other all-purpose skis.



Thank you in advance.
Jun 17 2016 5:19PM
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.lencon
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so you can only buy from Canada?

I would definitely look for a longer ski. I would recommend onep Kartels but I hear people have trouble getting those in other countries besides USA... But look into them. Maybe there's a Line SFB in a longer size?
Jun 18 2016 11:56AM
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hot.pocket
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While getting the Blend in the longer option seems to be your preferred outcome, a backup option would be the Moment PB&J. Extremely similar dimensions, with the PB&J being slightly stiffer.

You shouldn't buy the shorter ski because it's the one that's available. I would do some searching or ask the retailer that you would like to purchase it from to order a longer pair for you to buy from them.

If it comes down to not being able to get the correct size from that retailer, I would look into other retailers so you can get the ski that is right for you.
Jun 20 2016 2:29PM
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OregonDead
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There are a lot of options out there. Don't get the short skis.

Also you say that you are spending a whole season in Whis so you might get some really sick pow days and you will most likely get a lot of heavy deep snow days.

If it were me I'd get something fat that would let me take full advantage of those sick pow days and still let me have fun on those heavy days. I'd rather sacrifice a little performance on groomers than get left behind on a sick blower day.
Jun 21 2016 5:24PM
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profa_212
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OregonDeadThere are a lot of options out there. Don't get the short skis.

Also you say that you are spending a whole season in Whis so you might get some really sick pow days and you will most likely get a lot of heavy deep snow days.

If it were me I'd get something fat that would let me take full advantage of those sick pow days and still let me have fun on those heavy days. I'd rather sacrifice a little performance on groomers than get left behind on a sick blower day.


This. Look at some 4frnt devastators. I found them to be a good middle ground. Fully rocker ed and mid stiff.

Keep the edge sharp and you can carve your heart out...I competed in a race on mine once...they really blew me away on that field.
Jun 21 2016 7:46PM
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