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hodlekve_jibber
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I can get a killer deal on these sticks, and i wonder how they ski.. I've got maidens and tm's from before, but these are very wide/narrow, and I want to get something in the middle for all mtn... So, how do you guys think they'll do? I like skis with medium flex btw. Thanks for
Oct 21 2007 3:24PM
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SEskier
Posts: 570 - Karma: 115
My friend has a pair and he absolutly loves them.  He uses them for everything from park to booters to deep pow.  They work really well for everything.  The flex isn't very soft, but it's not extremely stiff either. 
Oct 21 2007 5:55PM
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dorikin
Posts: 1914 - Karma: 16
I bought a pair a few months ago and am really excited to rock them. They are super light, the dimensions seem near perfect for a park/all mtn ski, and the flex seems pretty money. From a hand flex they feel a little bit softer,and much rounder flexing than a scratch fs, but stiffer  than an ARV or Jp Julien. They are also have insane pop (rebound). I bought them to replace my ARV's which were one of my favorite all around skis ever. I would have just gotten another pair of ARV's except the 175s are to short, and the 185 is a bit long for park. The FBS are 180 waist which is damn near perfect for a park ski. I can't tell you how they ride, but if you can get them for a decent price, it might be worth a shot.
Oct 21 2007 6:41PM
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dorikin
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"they ALSO have insane pop (rebound)"

"The FBS are 180 LENGTH (92 waist) which is damn near perfect for a park ski."

NOTE: The 180 FB is a few cm longer than a 181 scratch fs.

Oct 21 2007 6:45PM
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