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2008 ski gear

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wellpreparedrare
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anybody have the scoop on what's up for next yr? would be dope if more companies copied fischer with symmetrical dimensions (though my addicts seem a little softer on one side than the other, maybe just me) or maybe sum more cool powder skis, but ones that also make skiing switch in powder easier, like twin spats or args or pontoons. kinda gettin used to the same shit comin out every year, lookin for somethin new to think about.
Dec 31 2006 12:36AM
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lsquared
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https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/265968/
Dec 31 2006 12:39AM
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hollygrove
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He's sort of asking about the concept of skis. and as far as new development goes, who knows what will be out there? maybe more of everything.
Dec 31 2006 2:19AM
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J-squared
Posts: 177 - Karma: 10
Fischer copied Line, which had the original true twin with the 1260s (original white and then orange ones with sidewall construction) and then the Invaders, followed by the Anthems.

As to your question, I think you will see a few more true twins out there, and probably some new dope fat freestyle skis.
Dec 31 2006 2:08PM
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nothanks
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Line is going to be using a gradual tail to tip rise, sort of similar to reverse camber, in the Prophet 130's next season...
Dec 31 2006 2:23PM
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wellpreparedrare
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naw, the 1260s [and the triplets, cause i've heard sum ppl saying the trips are true twins] were wider at the tip than at the tail, meaning that they could not be switched up for mounting.
Dec 31 2006 2:41PM
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J-squared
Posts: 177 - Karma: 10
No, the original 1260s we're completely symmetrical. I used to be the product manager for Line, trust me. Once we switched to cap construction they became directional in sidecut, but maintained equal height tip and tail.
Dec 31 2006 3:24PM
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skogenjake
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holy shit that kid didnt expect that!


but nonetheless, even though they are this years, the big technology is in the ARG's. check that out on armadaskis.com
Dec 31 2006 6:04PM
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Alex_thedroog
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The 1260's were way ahead of there time. When they came out people had no idea what to do with them, except the pros.
Dec 31 2006 6:51PM
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troublemaker3
Posts: 1954 - Karma: 225
well they should have just thrown them out because those skiis were garbage, fell apart soooo fast
Dec 31 2006 6:54PM
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Alex_thedroog
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Kinda like the Invades
Dec 31 2006 6:57PM
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troublemaker3
Posts: 1954 - Karma: 225
^ kinda like all line skiis ^
Dec 31 2006 7:00PM
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Barmski
Posts: 4342 - Karma: 811
^ not anymore with the ception of the invaders line are been puttin out some durable skis. my mike nicks from 04/05 -the blue ones- are durable are shit.
Jan 1 2007 6:30PM
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KillerMonkey
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why would you bring this back from last year?
Jan 1 2007 6:58PM
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Alex_thedroog
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Why would we bring anything back from last year.
Jan 1 2007 10:53PM
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