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Skiing's most pointless and failed products.

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alaskakid
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Straight up thread copy from pinkbike. Can be old or new, just post it. Post away!
Dec 7 2008 2:14AM
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joeydude
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Ok maby just redicoulous and hilarious, but i thought they should get a mention in this thread, i mean someone said snowblades and you see alot more of those than monoskis.
Dec 7 2008 2:04PM
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Irotate360
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CLAIM - The Best Ski Movie Ever


FAIL
Dec 7 2008 2:07PM
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blindside
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this would mean that all ski companies would have to have a industry standard mounting pattern, which would entail far less binding options and subtleties as well as losing the ability to choose your stance. Personally I like my bindings +1 of center, I wouldn't be able to mount them there anymore if all the ski companies only gave you a centered or minus from center option with their skis.
Dec 7 2008 2:09PM
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4-Front
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LOL!!!

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Until now “aggressive” skaters or inline tricksters had to stop skating in winter.  Not anymore  with SkySkater skiboards and skiboard bindings.  Do the same inline tricks you can do with your skates in the spring, summer and fall.  Now in winter on the mountain in the street or in your park or yard with snow and SkySkater Skies.  Find a completely new world to enjoy.
Dec 7 2008 2:34PM
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blindside
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asian_allan :)
Dec 7 2008 2:52PM
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ben_southworth
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Fail? That guy ^^

haha but my vote is for Tall tees
until someone gives me a real purpose for them besides that they are gangasteriffic
Dec 7 2008 3:02PM
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sick-as-aids
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you can wear your pants lower without anyone seeing your ass?
Dec 7 2008 3:19PM
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ScratchFS91
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those damn double tipped skis
Dec 7 2008 3:20PM
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SEABURN
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ski carriers

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Dec 7 2008 3:31PM
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andy_boy
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these.
Dec 7 2008 3:42PM
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123ski
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Dec 7 2008 3:42PM
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123ski
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Dec 7 2008 3:44PM
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blindside
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and being gangasteriffic is not a real enough purpose for you?
Dec 7 2008 4:03PM
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Calb3rt
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i wear tall tees because the are comfortable as shit and people dont see my belly button when i put my arms over my head and they are long enough they dont scoop up all the snow when i land backseat.
Dec 7 2008 4:12PM
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skibum00
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For runner up Im going to say the ski tote , "i'm far too retarded to carry both my skis and poles with only two hands"

My top vote would be for "edgey Wedgies" they are the plastic things that hook your tips together so you always have proper form in your pizza and french fry ski positions.

Dec 7 2008 4:13PM
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Sp@rk
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Slow chair lifts
Dec 7 2008 4:22PM
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skibum00
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Dec 7 2008 4:29PM
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HeathR
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Those actully work well if the kids are only 3 or 4.
Dec 7 2008 4:31PM
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cj
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Air Blaster
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Dec 7 2008 4:42PM
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Tinga
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the skis with lights that would flash when they reduced chatter or whatever.

pow airs like someone already said.


Dec 7 2008 4:43PM
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BKlein
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These are godd for snowboarders thoguh to show whether there goofy or regular in comps
Dec 7 2008 4:51PM
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Sp@rk
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Rain
Dec 7 2008 5:08PM
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Blandct
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liol i member when everyone was using those stupid ass leg bag things....sooo dumb
Dec 7 2008 5:12PM
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[~_~]
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Naw dawg, they were absolute garbage.
Dec 7 2008 5:46PM
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peyton
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sled dogs for sure
Dec 7 2008 5:50PM
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BigJew
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No way. Spatulas were the first reverse camber ski. They were fucking heavy because of the metal topsheets but they were sick skis.
Dec 7 2008 6:01PM
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three6steeze
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no, fuck you. Edgie wedgies are god.

You've obviously never taught a kid under the age of 5 how to ski, or been that kid learning to ski. Edgie wedgies make life so much easier.
Dec 7 2008 6:06PM
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snowboardersrule
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no. thats what bib numbers and all that shit is for.
Dec 7 2008 6:10PM
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LMPJibbin
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ya......i hate the triplets. i just dont get.

my new addition: (might get flamed idk)

elan speed wave.....im pretty sure the wave would make you slower....
Dec 7 2008 6:13PM
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k-rob
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Parablacks, things you attached to your skis to prevent them from crossing. only probelm was, if you did manage to cross your skis, they would be very difficult to uncross, and you would die. they lasted about a season.
Dec 7 2008 6:14PM
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griffon
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haha thats funny, cause i asked andreas hatveit what boot i should get to help my shinbangs, and he said i should get rossi soft boots
Dec 7 2008 6:18PM
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Dukeybrains
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Edgie Wedgies rule
Dec 7 2008 6:21PM
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~Joe~
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EMPIRE



that is all...
Dec 7 2008 6:28PM
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TheButterHashira
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I would say atomic triplets. I own a pair, but I said pair so I only have 2. The shop near me bought 2 sets of triplets last year and just sold them in pairs. I bought a pair because they had the last pair on sale for 100 dollars.
Dec 7 2008 6:32PM
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Meases_Pieces
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those child leashes
its like the man was trying to hold me back
Dec 7 2008 6:33PM
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no_steeze
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snowboards
Dec 7 2008 6:37PM
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sklermang
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oh sweet jesus
Dec 7 2008 6:45PM
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jibjunkie
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WTF? i love enemys they are awesome versatile strong durable and i would say one of the best skis ever the dimensions are perfect for whatever and sports authority hasnt sold them since like 4 years ago. i ride them religiously and i aint no fuckin gaper

Dec 7 2008 6:49PM
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Jballz
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the mono ski and very small goggles
Dec 7 2008 7:02PM
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rj.
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lawlerbladez!
Dec 7 2008 7:02PM
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SEABURN
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Dec 7 2008 7:14PM
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Jballz
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those are the exact goggs i am talking about
Dec 7 2008 7:42PM
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HeathR
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I never thought about it but Air Blaster's do make it much easier to tell if somebody is riding switch or not. how does a bib number show if you are going switch or regular.
Dec 7 2008 7:54PM
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skibum00
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How about the  "railz skateboard conversion kit for snow"

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Dec 7 2008 7:57PM
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inactive
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someone elses embed.
Dec 7 2008 7:59PM
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Peter.
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ah yes! i even bought the s810 TI's, apparently supposed to be stronger and better then the regulars, but the wing pieces came loose after every day on the mountain
Dec 7 2008 8:00PM
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Am.Aaron
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Split boards!
The snowboard/ski in one combo. Lmao. So shitty.
Dec 7 2008 8:00PM
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GANDALF
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i have always thought that those poles you can hold liquid in were kind of pointless
Dec 7 2008 8:01PM
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Am.Aaron
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I'd like to try those sled dogs out. They look like they could be hella fun for ripping down groomers. Would be like one of those novelty things for a day though. Wouldn't want to ride them more than a few hours.
Dec 7 2008 8:03PM
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sdfjklioeur
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that weird halo style ski helmet.

cant remember what it was called
Dec 7 2008 8:04PM
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