I'm the same ht/wt and have the 179s. I haven't skied them EC, but I have used them in far-less-than-ideal conditions and they've been great. I'd say they've been awesome in any condition besides pure ice. Other than that, open bowls, groomers, steeps, bumps, trees, whatever - they'll be fine. As far as length you could probably go either way (179 vs 186), but if you're planning on using them in tight situations stick with the 179s.
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