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$333 skis

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FrostyBro
Posts: 58 - Karma: 10
http://www.333skis.com

anyone heard of this guy?  -custom skis for $333
Jun 23 2009 10:53PM
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Aaaron.
Posts: 11817 - Karma: 903
THAT IS SICK.

i wonder if they will hold up in park?
Jun 23 2009 11:01PM
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Shlogan
Posts: 4942 - Karma: 430
those look really nice, anyone have any more info on em?
Jun 23 2009 11:05PM
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EasyEast
Posts: 1983 - Karma: 118
never heard of this guy before but the thought seems pretty cool and the questions in the design your own skis thing made me laugh good stuff
Jun 23 2009 11:05PM
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Uncle.Badness
Posts: 2545 - Karma: 55
that is really awesome
Jun 23 2009 11:05PM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
this will get deleted
Jun 23 2009 11:07PM
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joey.
Posts: 2087 - Karma: 3,337
^ its a shame that ns has turned into such a capitalist based/biased website
Jun 23 2009 11:15PM
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strongmark
Posts: 3278 - Karma: 883
he looks like one of those guys who try to beat up johnny utah in point break. 

i wouldnt trust him...he probably only lives to get radical.  he doesnt understand the sea, so hell never get the spiritual side of it.
Jun 23 2009 11:15PM
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blackoutbill
Posts: 2918 - Karma: 282
I'd actually like to try this out. I wonder if they hold up
Jun 23 2009 11:15PM
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Justin.B
Posts: 2257 - Karma: 721
might have to pick myself up a pair

Jun 23 2009 11:16PM
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Malcolm
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yeah i saw this same thread before it got deleted a while ago
Jun 23 2009 11:17PM
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B-runge
Posts: 16558 - Karma: 361
i know but these sound sick
the last thread about em got deleted for self promotion with out paying for it or something...
Jun 23 2009 11:19PM
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Spacekroft
Posts: 1332 - Karma: 41
these look AWESOME
Jun 23 2009 11:23PM
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goneforever
Posts: 794 - Karma: 18
A little sketchy because 333 is half of 666. Jokes.

Might have to contact him.
Jun 23 2009 11:29PM
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joshua
Posts: 5046 - Karma: 1,280
i like how hes got his ipod on his sunglasses :)
Jun 23 2009 11:31PM
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General_Ripper
Posts: 3327 - Karma: 189
I bet this guy hits mad bitches in his trailer
Jun 23 2009 11:38PM
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JEWbacca
Posts: 1391 - Karma: 30
333$.....were they made in hell?
Jun 23 2009 11:39PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
this could be the most amazing thing ever
Jun 23 2009 11:46PM
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Spacekroft
Posts: 1332 - Karma: 41
the more i looked at his site the more and more i decied that i NEED a pair.
Jun 23 2009 11:46PM
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Kazabazua
Posts: 3529 - Karma: 1,128

just become pro, you can make all the skis you want

Jun 23 2009 11:49PM
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VT_scratch
Posts: 8784 - Karma: 6,235
only if u buy 2
Jun 24 2009 12:03AM
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freezed
Posts: 12973 - Karma: 500
why? guy's a badass.
Jun 24 2009 12:16AM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
same reason as the last time this thread was made. advertising without payment
Jun 24 2009 12:18AM
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freezed
Posts: 12973 - Karma: 500
it appears to just be a member that's stoked on it, which is fine. if it's the company itself trying to use NS for free advertisement, that's where it crosses the line.
Jun 24 2009 12:20AM
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Dan.
Posts: 7201 - Karma: 1,126
this isn't advertising.. if so then every single thread in gear discussion is advertising.
Jun 24 2009 12:21AM
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Chronic_
Posts: 1730 - Karma: 1,602
that is sick. definetely gonna have to give this a try next time im looking for a new pair of skis and have 333 bones to spend. +++++++k for a great find
Jun 24 2009 12:36AM
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*teh-steeze*
Posts: 51 - Karma: 11

that's pretty sick.. i wanna test some..

Jun 24 2009 1:01AM
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cobra_commander
Posts: 16909 - Karma: 4,686
http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160115

there is 8 pages on it.
Jun 24 2009 1:12AM
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Dr.Dickless
Posts: 2620 - Karma: 1,392
if i had the money, i would already be buying a pair! the fact that you get to draw your own graphic is worth like $200, He seems legit but it might be better to wait for some more in depth reviews
Jun 24 2009 1:22AM
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Funnel
Posts: 7815 - Karma: 1,531
That is so sick.
Jun 24 2009 2:03AM
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PeterWojnar
Posts: 3937 - Karma: 678
I just decided that I want some... plus he seems really cool and approachable from his website.  Just the order form makes me think he's chill.
Jun 24 2009 2:14AM
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Rez4frederick
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haha thats an interesting way to put it. Yea that trailer looks like it needs another axle though lol! He needs some NS stickers on it. Yea the questions on the order form are legit
Jun 24 2009 2:22AM
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aznsteeze
Posts: 1319 - Karma: 52
well i read the site and thought it was sorta sick,
so i filled out a submission form and selected the "just want to see how it works, i may buy later" option.
i will post whatever response i get back.
i like the concept
Jun 24 2009 3:08AM
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Tablespoon
Posts: 923 - Karma: 14
I also filed out the might buy later option.
140 tip, 124 underfoot and a 132 tail with alot of rocker, and flat camber.
I'll let you guys know what happens.
Jun 24 2009 6:03AM
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cc3
Posts: 36 - Karma: 25
so someone posted the link to the tgr thread about this and probably any question you could ask is answered there. so if you are interested in this guy and his skis, i encourage you to check that out.
Jun 24 2009 8:15AM
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skiEER
Posts: 4089 - Karma: 79
im not so sure about a plywood core plywood does not have the same flex as hardwood
Jun 24 2009 10:07AM
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EastCoast315
Posts: 3136 - Karma: 137
Im soo stoked on this right now. Just think, you could take the specs of a more expensive ski like a rossi or birdos, give the specs to this dude, and he'd whip them up for $333 instead of $209384029
Jun 24 2009 10:18AM
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Aaaron.
Posts: 11817 - Karma: 903
i just designed a kung fuja-like ski  similar dimensions and rocker.
would LOVE to buy them... but we'll see.
Jun 24 2009 10:21AM
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Malcolm
Posts: 15951 - Karma: 9,451
actually really sick. somebody should buy a pair and then report back
Jun 24 2009 10:23AM
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Nakas
Posts: 248 - Karma: 252
screw graphics and for 222 you can have a pair of test skis
that seems like the dopest deal ever
pow skis for 222 ya heard?
Jun 24 2009 10:25AM
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Franny
Posts: 3980 - Karma: 77
guarantee that someone is going to make a jibberish ski.
Jun 24 2009 11:25AM
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HeartBeatFaster
Posts: 723 - Karma: 26
Yeah I was pissed when the last thread was deleted. I definitely want to support bad ass do it yourselfers. Can I get custom bents $333?
Jun 24 2009 11:37AM
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-Dan
Posts: 7129 - Karma: 51,712
The skis look sick. But this dude's life is even more impressive. check out his breif bio.http://www.333skis.com/the-shop-and-bio.php
Jun 24 2009 11:44AM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14486 - Karma: 10,635
any one else notice that the skis are vertically laminated like afterbangs? Sounds like he's been doing it for a couple years, just like Line has
Jun 24 2009 12:27PM
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Lemuel
Posts: 14486 - Karma: 10,635
sorry to double post but I also filled out the form and I made a ski that is 126-98-126 (i think, i cannot remember, did it this morning) with camber under foot and 100 mm of rocker in the tip and tail, medium flex. 182 cm
Jun 24 2009 12:29PM
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Travapple.
Posts: 6787 - Karma: 88
sick. might have to try this out
Jun 24 2009 2:01PM
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EastCoast315
Posts: 3136 - Karma: 137
I think he actually said they are horizontally laminated because vertical lamination isnt worth the money or time. Most skis are vertically laminated though, I never really got why
Jun 24 2009 3:48PM
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Jballz
Posts: 1638 - Karma: 79
these look awesome and they are fairly cheap with a 2 season warranty. i am going to look into these

Jun 24 2009 4:19PM
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cobra_commander
Posts: 16909 - Karma: 4,686
His idea is sick, and he seems like a really well intentioned guy. Unfortunately I don't think this is going to last if he starts doing a lot of orders. I don't think his mark up is enough to cover his risks. For example if the skis start being sent back under warranty, it won't take to many to turn it into a money drain, which is too bad because what he is doing is great, both for us and the ski industry. I really hope his business is successful
Jun 24 2009 6:16PM
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HeartBeatFaster
Posts: 723 - Karma: 26
I definitely hope for the best for this guy but do see your point here. If you read the dudes history, he knows his stuff and I believe that he also knows quality vs. quantity. I don't think he would put a two year warranty on the skis if they wouldn't hold up. I would guess there may be a disclaimer on park use however.
Jun 24 2009 6:29PM
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DirtyMick
Posts: 1496 - Karma: 21
I wanna hear Iggy's take on this.
Jun 24 2009 7:20PM
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