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'08 vs '09 invaders

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PKalow
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Does anybody know if they changed the invaders from the 07/08 model to the 08/09? I'm probably going to buy some and didn't know if the new ones were worth $80 more.
Dec 24 2008 10:04PM
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Chrris
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the only difrance is the 4D fibercap
I personaly love my 08 invaders
there like the exact same but i think last years look alot better to
and the 4D fibercap really does nothing.

Dec 24 2008 10:15PM
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Chrris
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and to add
save yourself the extra 80 bucks and get yourself a line shit and a hat and stuff  thats what i did and im stoked!
Dec 24 2008 10:18PM
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Six.0.Tree-ski
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my friend has the 08-09 invaders and i have the 07-08 invaders. i think the bases on the new invaders seem softer than on the older model because his bases have gotten so much less use and twice the amount of damage. they are just scratches from rocks they seem like indents in the bases from just landing on rails and such. maybe its cause they used a clear base material verses a sold color one? i have no idea just what i think because even just feeling the bases it seems like his are softer and more rubbery if that makes sense?
Dec 24 2008 10:18PM
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PKalow
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Yeah I didn't think it was worth the extra $80. Bindings'll hardly cost much more than that anyway..
Dec 24 2008 10:22PM
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dodgeridge*rider
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yeah i think there basically the same

i have 07s and im in love with them

Dec 25 2008 12:38AM
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BigMeech621
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get the old ones.

and change ur icon while ur at it.

Dec 25 2008 12:47AM
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PKalow
Posts: 254 - Karma: 11
Mmkay I'd like an opinion on this too, I'm not sure if I should go with 171's or 161's. I'm 5'6" 135, my other skis are 166 chronics.

and why should I change my icon?
Dec 25 2008 1:07AM
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gnarrr
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everyone has it and its annoying
Dec 25 2008 2:21AM
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borskee
Posts: 796 - Karma: 127
171 for sure
they are center mounted so you wont feel a big difference between 166 and 171
and really it isnt a huge difference anyways
5cm is tiny
Dec 25 2008 9:31AM
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DBeck
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well invaders are measured after press so they're a bit longer than your average 171, my 171's are exactly the same height as my 175 tnk's. so i'm assuming the 161's will be around 165. but then again they're super soft so you might want to go with a longer ski.
Dec 25 2008 11:40AM
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Justo8484
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the 171 is the only size that measures long, everything else is pretty spot on. and go with the 171. that ski should not even come in a 151 or 161.
Dec 25 2008 2:12PM
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