would u say the 171 MR's would be too short for me then? Im 5;7" around 140lbs on a good day... i know u say u fouind the 179s too short for u... i ride 176 goats and 175 prior originals at the moment but found the 176 goats a bit much at times in tight situations. thanks for any info... considering picking up a pair of the bluehouses since theyre so cheap as well as a pair of 175 VCTs