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Difference btwn Line Blends and Prophet 90?

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Triple_Strum
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Can someone enlighten me?  They have the same dimensions, same sidecut. What is so different about them?  Thanks.

Mar 14 2008 11:04PM
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Polar_Beer
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omg, i was just about to ask that same question. i would assume something in the core but idk. some1 exlplain this!
Mar 14 2008 11:07PM
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Triple_Strum
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KC minds think alike I guess. :)

Mar 14 2008 11:57PM
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chazz.
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blends have a carbon matrix in them. prophets have the metal matrix, along with a slightly different flex. thats all
Mar 15 2008 12:00AM
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dynastarskier71
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This year: the prophet has the metal matrix. which is a thing piece of titiuman/alloys in the topsheet and under the base. the blend is just a full marco block wood core.


Next year: again the prophet is unchanged, But the blend is a new design. 100mm underfoot, and slant sidewall construction. Again just a plain marco block wood core with no metal.


Hope this helps
Mar 15 2008 12:01AM
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dynastarskier71
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Jea, the blend does have the carbon matrix, which is just like a carbon ollie band. a little more pop.
Mar 15 2008 12:03AM
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chazz.
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no, its not like a carbon ollie band. its a carbon matrix, just like the metal matrix...
Mar 15 2008 12:06AM
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Polar_Beer
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how is it under the base? im assuming you mean above. 

and kc minds do think alike!
Mar 15 2008 12:25AM
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Triple_Strum
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thanks, that did help.  So the blend is just a bit softer and with a tidge more pop and the prophet is more rigid.  Good to know.  I think I am looking into either one of those for my ski for next year.
Mar 15 2008 1:13AM
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zackblain
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I have both. And the only difference is in the prophet, the carbon matrix is replaced with a titanium matrix thing. The blends are a bit softer and lighter. But next years blends are around 100 waist width vs. this years 90
Mar 15 2008 11:24AM
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zackblain
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Blend (totally new design and construction complete with sidewalls. 132-100-122)
Mar 15 2008 11:26AM
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abdanks
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get the 90. i didn't like the blend it was too soft. i find the 90 pretty soft now but it's got good flex on the tip and tail and is firm in the middle. it's the perfect all around ski
Mar 15 2008 12:42PM
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Polar_Beer
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if you were thinking about the 186 length you should get one and i should get the other then we just trade if we dont like them, haha!
Mar 15 2008 1:38PM
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