171 or 178?

[ECSkiier]

Hey NS,So I'm thinking of possibly picking up a pair of 12/13 Line Blends and I was wondering if I should get them in 171 or 178. I am 5' 8.5" and weigh 145 pounds. I currently ride a 169 and have no problems with that.

I'm thinking the 178 since line blends have some early rise which means less effective edge and I have grown an inch since I got the 169's.

Let me know what you think I should go with.

K+ for help

 

[Bozite]

178 for sure. It might be wired at first but after a while it will be better

 

[rememberscott]

go with 178 better for butter powder and jumps. fits your size better as well

 

[At0micski]

ya 178 is pretty much perfect.

 

[ECSkiier]

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[Contender]

I'm 5'6 1/2 and 145lbs, i ride 175s. You will have no problem with 178s

 

[50Kal]

178

 

[richard.]

Definitely go for the 178

 

[ECSkiier]

Thanks for all the help!

 

[CJ_S]

Yeah go with the 178, I'm only a little taller than you and I ride 178 chronics, the early rise makes it feel like a shorter ski.

 

[ECSkiier]

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