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Chronic blends?

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SkiingRocks89
Posts: 369 - Karma: 11
I want to buy the chronic blends, but I also want to consider other skis of the same performance level, but money is an issue cuz I don't have a money tree in the backyard, and my job is a low wage job (I'm still in hs). I am 5'7" or 5'8" and 155-160lbs. I wanted to get the 179 chronic blends, or a different ski with same kind of performance, input?
Dec 31 2006 10:30PM
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Kungris
Posts: 375 - Karma: 9
Try and find some new Motherships from last year, You'll be happy.
Jan 1 2007 12:29AM
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Kungris
Posts: 375 - Karma: 9
Oh, and ARVs will be good unless you like big mountain charging. I would know because I have them, They don't take enormous amounts of speed very well but they're great for compact powder lines like trees or rocks, Funnest skies I've ever owned.
Jan 1 2007 12:34AM
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SkiingRocks89
Posts: 369 - Karma: 11
i would consider the motherships but i ride 60% all mtn. and 40% park, so I thought that the chronic blends would be great, but I heard about problems with last years line quality, so idk if this year is better or not?
Jan 1 2007 2:17AM
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Calb3rt
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i will bump this cause i am looking at the blends as well.
Jan 1 2007 2:44AM
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nkimmes_40
Posts: 476 - Karma: 16
the blends are sick skis. they ski switch amazing, theyre pretty stiff, but not stiff that it is impossible to butter and ollie and stuff. plus sick graffics. if you want more info then look at the 2 reviews in the reviews section.
Jan 1 2007 7:38AM
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invaderskier36
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skied mine yesterday and they were amazing
Jan 1 2007 2:12PM
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Ryno
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As did I. So sweet and poppy.

To the threa creator, where do you ride?
Jan 1 2007 2:15PM
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Jay31
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regarding the durability, that was only on the Invaders

chronics are a sick ski man, go for em!
Jan 1 2007 2:38PM
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SkiingRocks89
Posts: 369 - Karma: 11
sweet, so are they good for park skiing and ice too? cuz I ski east coast ice a lot, but I am planning on going out west a few times as well
Jan 1 2007 8:57PM
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SkiingRocks89
Posts: 369 - Karma: 11
and I was wondering if I should get the 172's or 179's? I am 5'7 1/2" and weigh 155-160 lbs
Jan 1 2007 8:58PM
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chronic_rider
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Get the 179s, especially if you plan on coming out west. Lines seen to ski a bit short anyway
Jan 2 2007 12:11AM
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Jay31
Posts: 796 - Karma: 11
ya the chronics (either one) will be great for pretty much any condition, a very versitile ski
Jan 2 2007 12:59AM
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nkimmes_40
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im about the same height and weight as you and i got the 172's. they are fine for me.
Jan 2 2007 8:47AM
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Ryno
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Same here....172 is plently.
Jan 2 2007 10:29AM
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Jay31
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ya since it is a pretty stiff ski go 172
Jan 2 2007 7:45PM
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