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Surface vs high society

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KravtZ
Posts: 6637 - Karma: 2,629
im thinkin bout gettin next year a pair of these...
which brand do u think is better quality and better all mtn skis
May 4 2007 11:53PM
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zylstra
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I've never ridden surface skis but i can vouch for High Society. They're a kickass all mountain ski for sure, waaaaaay better than fugitives, scratches, or troublemakers, etc.
May 5 2007 12:17AM
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MarkieR
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surface is bad as fuck. super cool, and badass graphics.
May 5 2007 12:19AM
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Krush
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sry marty, but i gotta say ive been really dissapointed with my highsocietys. and there "1 year warrenty" is totall bullshit. i know im not gettin another ski from them
May 5 2007 1:05AM
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Literature
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On3p
May 5 2007 1:08AM
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ThaLetterM.
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May 5 2007 1:17AM
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The_Oakley_Kid
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High Society skis own.
May 5 2007 1:38AM
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TWoods
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i have seen many pairs of both in the last year.  50 percent of the high societies have be MAJOR delam cases, where I have never seen a surface ski with any problems. Holding them, the surfaces seeem much more legit construction wise. I would go with the surfaces way before high society.
May 5 2007 3:38AM
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powfoka
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i have over 100 days on my watch lifes and over 50 on my live lifes and not a single problem.........
May 5 2007 10:44AM
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sferg
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High Society is really pushing their ski designs, talking with all of their riders and catering to their needs, reggie is also one of the coolest guys out there, nate berkel has been skiing on high societys all year and has been killing it, HIGH SOCIETY!
May 5 2007 2:06PM
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kristie
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Surfaces are sick
May 5 2007 2:51PM
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awickes
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High Society, their skis are gonna be really good for the upcoming seasons. a lot of huge improvements
May 5 2007 7:11PM
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*DrewT*
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I'd have to say go with surface. All I hear is how dope the skis are, never heard any complaints whereas it normally the opposite with high society
May 5 2007 7:12PM
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michael_bc
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My Surface Watch Lifes gave out on me after 60 days of heavy park abuse, but those were the best 60 days of my life. Can't wait to get next season's.
May 5 2007 7:43PM
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srwinnsuco
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go with high society. reggie is the man and the skis are killer i've been riding them all season and love um, kickass park and all mountain ski.
May 5 2007 8:37PM
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PeterTosh
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i think your gonna have to go with ninthward
May 5 2007 10:06PM
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keystoner1
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HIGH SOCIETY
May 6 2007 12:34AM
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ThaLetterM.
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i think this kid actually wants skis. you know the kind im talking about? the kind you can purchase, receive at your home, and then ski on? no...i didnt think so.
May 6 2007 12:38AM
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ThaLetterM.
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oh and my surfaces are so awesome that when i go off jumps lightning comes out of the tips and purple and pink unicorns carry me on their backs all the way to the landning.
May 6 2007 12:43AM
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Steezula
Posts: 115 - Karma: 10
SURRRRRRRRRRFACE look at the new grafix

07/08

Watch Life
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/atticusx03/IMG_0141-Version21.jpg

Live Life
http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/atticusx03/IMG_1861-Version2.jpg

08/09

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q219/atticusx03/tjkidsRB.jpg
May 6 2007 12:58AM
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Steezula
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07/08

Watch Life


Live Life


08/09

May 6 2007 12:59AM
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ThaLetterM.
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wow the watches are faaaat next year. or is it just me?
May 6 2007 12:59AM
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Steezula
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07/08

Watch Life
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Live Life
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08/09

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SORRY IM RETODDED
May 6 2007 1:01AM
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FNJ
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what are the dimensions on the new watchlife?
May 6 2007 1:29AM
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cottonwoodarmada1651
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surface is cool, not to mention sooooo artsy right now

mike is nice + jordan and blake are steezy = buy surfaces
May 6 2007 1:32AM
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FNJ
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whoa the picture of the new watchlifes on fire feliz says the dimensions are 145/112/135.  but that sounds more like the live life
May 6 2007 1:39AM
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FNJ
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bump
May 6 2007 4:07PM
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powfoka
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watch life are still the smaller ski...that picture for some odd reason makes them look huge
May 6 2007 4:37PM
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hollygrove
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I don't think those are the 08/09 That seems kind too much. I know that there's goign to be a second graphic for the Watch Life, maybe thats it? Or I heard poeple throwing the name "Love Life" around, as well  as " 99 waist." So we'll see.
May 6 2007 5:10PM
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powfoka
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the more people that buy surface the sooner we will see the really good stuff from them become available
May 6 2007 5:49PM
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goskinow22
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I have had a pair of High Society's every season for the last 3 years. They hold up well and are really fun all over the mountain. I had to warranty one pair and had them replaced within 2 weeks with no problems...and got next years model which are the best twin tip Ive skied yet. I also have some Pistols and the 187s are as fun if not better than the K2's. A few of my boys who snowboard ride HS boards and love them.
May 6 2007 6:01PM
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Chinook333
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Haven't skied surfaces, but my High Society FRs are legit as hell. Two 60-day season's and still just as solid as day one.

I've ridden with some of the riders on the team, and I know that they are serious about developing their skis. The riders are often out riding prototypes, testing every part, trying to break em, etc and going home to report back.

Not to mention, all the guys I know from HS are cool. Thats all I've got.
May 6 2007 6:05PM
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KravtZ
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can u get these online at any other places besides the surface store or does any stores carry them on teh east coast
May 6 2007 8:04PM
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goskinow22
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i got my High Society's from Getboards but I think Jibij has them too. Getboards might sell Surfaces now
May 6 2007 8:19PM
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powfoka
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i thought i heard something about jibij bringing in surface but dont quote me on that
May 6 2007 8:27PM
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Krush
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then u got lucky dude
May 6 2007 9:21PM
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invader7
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those seem really fat
May 6 2007 10:26PM
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Klick_2_klaim
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hahah, ya.
but maybe he wants imaginary skis from an imaginary company.
May 6 2007 10:43PM
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The_Oakley_Kid
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these own.
May 14 2007 11:28PM
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MarkieR
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those are for sure next year. designed by tj schneider from capita. one of two design choices for the live life.
May 15 2007 12:01AM
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MarkieR
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and yeah, the watch lifes are pretty wide, they're designed to be super versatile for all mountain ripping.
May 15 2007 12:02AM
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dirty_dreb
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siiiick.
ive seen surfaces fall apart too much. i like high society and the bamboo a bit better
May 15 2007 12:16AM
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sindrejibb
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I think it seems like the High Society have way too much carve. I would go for Surface if I should buy one of them. But don't listen to me. Haven't tried them. I just don't like too much carve.
May 15 2007 10:26AM
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srwinnsuco
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high society is really good with warranty as well i got new skis within 2 weeks
May 15 2007 12:12PM
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bda10889
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High Society is the goods..... you will not be dissapointed....


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May 15 2007 3:20PM
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bda10889
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And Just for fun....



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May 15 2007 3:31PM
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hollygrove
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as will i my friend
May 15 2007 8:03PM
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KravtZ
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how does the high society fr's carve and ride compared to the watch lifes

is the turn radius good and do they hold an edge good at watnot?
May 15 2007 8:55PM
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goskinow22
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I have not ridden Surface so Im not sure how they carve. The FR's I own have a good sidecut for pretty much anything. I dont ride that much park anymore but they track good into jumps and are really good switch. They like to turn but I wouldnt say they are "too carvy". I havent tried the other High Society model so couldnt tell ya anything there.
May 15 2007 11:02PM
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bda10889
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I second that..... they will deffinately hold an edge... and bust through anything too... muy bueno!
May 16 2007 11:26AM
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bda10889
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why did that picture get deleted?
May 17 2007 10:41AM
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