You should get the 166 cm i am 5"6 and way 130 and the 166 are still about my head you will have room to grow and the 166 should be good with you

The 171 might feel a bit long at first, but you should be able to rock them if you ski hard. They do float decent, but definitely not as good as some, seeing as it is only an 85mm waist. The longer length of the 171 will help.

Even if you are using this strictly as your park ski, I would recommend 176 on the small end. Your weight is a very important factor as well. I'm 5'8", 160, expert skier, and I have the line anthem in 171, and wish I would have gone longer. 171 is on the short side.

Depends, are you looking for a ski that crosses over to the park and all mountain equally? I'm just under 6'1" and ride different skis ranging from 164 to 193. My ideal range is 176-183, which I'm comfortable riding anywhere.

Mike, based on what you're describing I would go with the 176. I have the 171 in the line anthems, and wish I had gone longer. 171 is fairly short, especially for an aggressive skier.

Hi Mike,

I ride the east on stick ranging from 164 to 193. I'm 6' 175, and find my ideal ski size rides between 180-185. I would think the 176 would serve you well especially if you're skiing aggressively.

Hope this helps!

you dont want anything less than 170's

Robert, the chronic would be a great choice. It has a very consistent mid-stiff flex, and is really responsive while still remaining playful. It is a very stable ski and kills it in the bumps. It would be a great choice for you.

I don't know much about skiing east coast, because I live in Utah, but I actually have both of those skis laying around my house, and I have a lot of experience with both. They are both super solid skis, they have similar flex, and are very similar on the snow. The Chronics really pull ahead in the park, because they are closer to symmetrical than the Extremes. Chronics do a lot better center mounted, and overall are more of a park ski than Extremes. You really have to decide if you would rather have a ski more oriented towards the park, or more all-mountain. The Chronics can still rip the whole mountain, but the Extremes are more oriented to it. If I were to buy either pair, I'd go with the Chronics, becaues I'm willing to give up a bit of all-mountain performace for a better park ski. There is not really a ski out there that is "best for doing everything". And also, a lot of what your ski does best depends on where you mount your binding, which is a whole different topic. But the bottom line is, if you choose a ski that is "better for everything" that kinda means that it "sucks at everything" too. Because the best skis in every category are super specific to what they're designed for. Just choose something that you want your skis to be good for, then live with them when your skiing everything else. Thats what it really comes down too. Wow, long rant, Hope it helps a bit.

The chronics would fit the bill, but I prefer the blends. As for the length, your ability would obviously matter but for no snow/fucking around days I usually go a bit smaller (high 170's).

hey dude even if u where 5'8" i would recommend the 166's because they are meant
for park and they are stiffer so u need more body mass to properly flex and spin on the skis

The 176 would be a good option, and you could even try out the 181 if you wanted a longer ski, which would make landings and hits in the park nicer, as well as improve the all-mountain performance of the ski. They rip outside the park pretty good, super playful and lively compared to some skis I have tried. The STH 14 would be an alright option, but I think that Rossi/Look bindings are better for park, just an opinion. Take a look at the Rossi SAS2 Ti 140, or the Look PX 12.

The 171 would be big on you, but if your still growing, it's do able. The 166 is probably the better size for your height/weight right now. My little brother skis these in a 166 and he's taller than you and weighs 150 lbs. He thinks they're awesome skis.

For bindings, my favorite would be the Marker Griffin. But if that's too much I'd just go with a Rossignol or Look binding with at least DIN 12.

Good Luck with your new set up!

The 171 length should be what you are looking for.

The 171 should be almost perfect giving you spin and pop, but the 176 is good for stomping those landings.

They are as strong as anything else on the market.

I would go 171, your fairly light and the chronic is a bit on the stiffer side of a park ski, you will get a couple of years on them even if you grow, and a 171 will be better for you in the park.

Go for the 166. Bindings don't come in "sizes." They come in different DIN ranges. The higher the DIN, the more the binding holds you in. You could go with a 4- 12 DIN binding, like the Look PX12, Salomon STH12, or Marker Griffon.

Nope, not at all. After a while it's less noticeable because the weaker cover is chipped away leaving the harder materials. Both my K2 skis are like this, but after 2 years on my PE's, they have no performance issues, at least not from the topsheet.A trick to help with chipping is to file or sand the top edges of your skis at a 45% angle so when they hit together they are not as sharp so they chip less, it makes a huge difference.

This really isn't a quality thing, really as it is a sandwich construction characteristic. K2 and Line both have similar chipping and marring, but the skis aren't affected in performance, and I personally look at it as a badge of honor so to say. A cap construction ski has less topsheet chipping, but are lighter and usually not as durable as the sandwich construction.

I'd go griffon or jester. But anything that holds your foot to the ski works.

I'd say Look Px12 Jib would work great with these skis :) My opinion...

The chronic is a park ski that skis very well all mountain due to its stiffness yet still rips the park.

No, only symetrical skis a really ment to be center mounted, The factory mounting point is about 6mm back from center, but a lot of guys mount 2mm to 3mm back for better park performance.

Same ski, just a different top sheet/graphics--- I would stay away from the 12.0 binding lots of problems, The griffon is better, but now that people are using them you are starting to hear about the plastic toe piece breaking, the jester is good but not needed on a park ski, i would go px12 jib on them.