Game Mechanics: Help! Melee skills improperly showing as capped.

[draftstyle]

On my 29 Monk (Larry), my 1H Blunt and Hand to Hand skills are both showing their value in red and capped at 150 even though I've gotten several skill-up messages indicating they're progressing normally (i.e. to 170 or so). What *should* my cap be at this point, and which number is correct? If the 170 number is supposed to be correct, is my damage being calculated using that value, or using the "capped" 150 value?

Thanks!
Larry