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Line Prophet 90

The Sneak

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Nice score man
I also picked up a pair of prophet 90s, but in 172cm. I'm 5' 8" 155 lbs. Got a deal on Marker Griffon bindings and now I can't wait to get out there.

Part of me was wondering if I should have gotten the 165's?
 

deadheadskier

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Nice score man
I also picked up a pair of prophet 90s, but in 172cm. I'm 5' 8" 155 lbs. Got a deal on Marker Griffon bindings and now I can't wait to get out there.

Part of me was wondering if I should have gotten the 165's?

I think you'll be happy in the 172. I'm 5'8", 195-200 and picked up High Society Free Rides in a 179 this off season, which is a very similar ski to the Line.
 

Edd

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Nice score man
I also picked up a pair of prophet 90s, but in 172cm. I'm 5' 8" 155 lbs. Got a deal on Marker Griffon bindings and now I can't wait to get out there.

Part of me was wondering if I should have gotten the 165's?

Yeah, it's been said that these ski short which is why I took the chance on the 186. 172 shouldn't be too long.
 

Terry

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They definately ski short. I went from a 168 Rossi to 179 100's and had no problems with the length. By halfway down the first run I was grinning and letting them run! And that was on hardpack snow. You will have fun on them if they ski anything like the 100's.
 

SKIQUATTRO

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my wife is on the Line Celebrity (90) and loves em, I'm looking at the 90 to replace my Metron
 

Edd

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Ugh! The Prophet 90s did not work out so well for me. I gave them 5 days but this ski isn't for me.

These things carve damn well and are quite stiff indeed. They have a turn radius and that is the only turn radius they are interested in. I'm in a constant battle with the tails of this ski. I can manhandle them for awhile and force my desired turns but I eventually get tired. I've skied Volkl Mantras (fairly stiff) and found them more cooperative with varying turns and fun to ski.

It's quite possible I bought them too long for my size or skill. It's a 186 and they don't come longer. I bet if I tried the 172 it would be a very different experience. I have other skis for now so the search for that next great ski continues.

I've put these up for sale but if anyone here is interested shoot me a PM.
 
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