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2009 Blends

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bdubs
Posts: 117 - Karma: 28
I can get some 2009 Blends (183) for about $219....I then noticed that the 2010 model (which is not yet available) is almost half the weight (5lbs lighter).

I know some people complain about the blends weight and stiffness, but I'm not sure if it's so bad that I should wait for the 2010's...

I currently ski the Line Chronic Wides 187. Love the ski, completely bomb-poof, but it's time for an upgrade... I can't seem to find any old spec's to see if they are heaver or lighter then the Blends...

Any thoughts?
May 29 2009 6:40PM
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Z06
Posts: 80 - Karma: 10
My guess is that you are comparing the weight of one ski to another site that might list the blend's weight in pairs. The 09 blend weighs about 5lbs per ski so the 10' can't weigh 5lbs less.
May 29 2009 7:57PM
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bdubs
Posts: 117 - Karma: 28
Just going off this site specs-
http://global.skipass.com/gearguide/ski/2009/line/blend-1.html
http://global.skipass.com/gearguide/ski/2010/line/blend-2.html


Perhaps they switched their weighing methods to individuals v.s. pairs... It would seem highly improbable for them to weigh 5lbs more...
May 29 2009 8:29PM
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Z06
Posts: 80 - Karma: 10
I just checked line's web site that still lists there 08/09 products and compared it to the 09/10 line catalogue and the 178 blend weighs 2150 grams per ski in both cases. All the other specs are the same so I think the blend is unchanged for next year except for the top sheet.
May 29 2009 10:10PM
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argo801
Posts: 602 - Karma: 39
i have the 2010 blends and there is no difference.  Same ski different graffics
May 29 2009 11:07PM
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