Can i ski a 178?

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Yo, I really want a pair of hg stinger/Kilbride promodel's or transfers but they only come in 178. I'm about 5'9 and on 170 candide 1.0's right now which is a tiny bit short but a pretty good length. Will you think a 178 will be to big or fine? Also give me your opinion on stingers vs transfer.

Mar 14 2017 10:35PM

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Swandog7

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Im 5'9, on a 170 Da mollie so in the same boat as you. I just rode a pair of 178 Edollos on Sunday for like 30 mins and I must say they felt a bit heavy, maybe a tad long but it was mostly swing weight that killed me. Im light so not super strong, but the more I rode them the better I felt on them. It will be a change, but if you grow like an inch or two within the next year and gain like 10 pounds I don't see it being an issue. You could survive, just need a few days to adjust

Mar 14 2017 11:27PM

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you could go for them. They're not much of a step from the 170 1.0s and youll be able to manage them. I too am 5'9 and ride 181s in the park with no problems so the 178s should be good especially if you may grow some.

Mar 15 2017 3:05AM

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