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Just bought some 2011 silencers

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Baskin.
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does anybody have some reviews on these? the park rocker seems cool and they have really stepped up this year
Sep 13 2010 6:30PM
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jibjunkie
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everyones going to want rocker shots
Sep 13 2010 6:42PM
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BWalmer
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Silencers have All-Terrain rocker, not jib-rocker. But, yeah, the Silencers are a really dope ski this year. Meant as a "Cruiser Killer" meaning the kill it on groomed trails and even moguls, they'll do ok in powder, but it's not your best option. As for park, they're pretty good, the rocker will make nose butters really fun and easier as apposed to earlier versions of the Silencer. They're a fun ski for sure, good choice.
Sep 13 2010 7:00PM
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schmies
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Hell yeah. Yep Silencer is a brand new ski this year, ABS sidewalls, All-Terrain Rocker and the new top tooling. Enjoy those things. They are fun.

My favorite review on them was from POWDER. One dude wrote, "There are park skis that cost twice this much. They're not twice as good."
Sep 13 2010 7:22PM
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Balto
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i dont think i'll ever be able to think of the silencer as anything other then a price point low end park ski, seeing as thats what it has always been, how ever, im glad to see price point skis starting to become better and better, keep up the good work schmies
Sep 13 2010 7:24PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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I don't know. i have seen a lot of people killing it on silencers, Although i suppose the ski isn't doing any of the killing (maybe the silencers with the daggers were). But the fact that those who do kill it choose to ride silencers does say something.
Sep 13 2010 7:45PM
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Baskin.
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yeah i like all the comments......k2 is really changing the whole game up with the new technology

i was a bit hesitant at first since they were silencers, but the guys at colorado skis shop know whats up and have never let me down..they couldn't stress enough that the silencer is no longer crap( he even recommended them over the bangs)can't wait to ride em!
Sep 13 2010 7:52PM
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Balto
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none of its new, just new to k2
Sep 13 2010 7:54PM
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Baskin.
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while yes but its not widely used...im not saying k2 created it but they are promoting it
Sep 13 2010 8:23PM
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Baskin.
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how does some px12's sound on these?
Sep 16 2010 6:36AM
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DUKES
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heavy, get tyrolias
Sep 16 2010 10:33AM
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Justo8484
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the silencer isn't the price point ski this year, the press is. i'm not 100% positive, but it looks to be the old fujative with rocker, which to me, sounds awesome.
Sep 16 2010 11:47AM
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Ben.
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why would you want reviews on a ski you have already purchased... that seems a little late now doesnt it?
Sep 16 2010 12:01PM
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A-dub
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to get stoked on riding them?
Sep 16 2010 12:26PM
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Baskin.
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exactly
Sep 16 2010 2:58PM
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Baskin.
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http://www.coloradoskishop.com/product_p/b000wy5ppo.htm
???? any good
Sep 16 2010 3:10PM
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Ben.
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heard nothing but sick things about those binders.
Sep 16 2010 4:46PM
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Baskin.
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i barely have herd of em but they seem super legit and compatible with a lighter ski such as the silencer
Sep 16 2010 6:17PM
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Baskin.
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how heavy are you guys who are riding the mojo 15's?
im only about 135 lbs.( im only 14) and a 15 din setting is definitly too much
Sep 17 2010 11:32PM
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arandomname
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Well it's not what the max din that matters, it's the minimum that matters.  It's 5-15 so if you ride a din of 7 you can easily ride Mojos or Peaks.
Sep 17 2010 11:37PM
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rxvcgiii
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I've always been under the impression that K2 skis are bombproof but weigh half-a-ton... how heavy are the new silencers?
Sep 17 2010 11:46PM
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Baskin.
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super light!
Sep 18 2010 12:08AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Yea don't get them. get a 12 din binding.
Sep 18 2010 2:06AM
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CassiusClay
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How hard do you ride?  Being as you're 14 (its not a bad thing, I promise) I would try to hook it up with some 12 din bindings.  The look px 12 jibs (or whatever they're called now) are pretty legit.  Don't get caught up in weight of bindings, it really doesnt effect swing weight very much at all.  Pick out a good 12 din binding from a company you're comfortable with.  Salomon makes legit 12 dins as well, I'd go with either Salomon or Look/Rossi to be honest.
Sep 18 2010 2:42AM
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rxvcgiii
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Salomon z12 TI's are insanely light 12-din bindings...
Sep 18 2010 12:18PM
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DUKES
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Rocker shots, shots, shots, shots
Sep 18 2010 12:41PM
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Lemuel
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The '11 silencer is the same thing as the Extreme but with rocker.
Sep 18 2010 1:03PM
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Baskin.
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i believe so..lighter though
Sep 18 2010 9:24PM
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family_vacation
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They also happen to be awful.
Sep 19 2010 1:17AM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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stay far far away from them
Sep 19 2010 1:45AM
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SweatyBallShack
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I hated my silencers but they've changed so much from the model that I had. I swear to god after my first weekend on them I had two gashes on the topsheet in front of my toe piece that were to the core.
Sep 19 2010 2:21AM
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Baskin.
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any other binding suggestion for under 160$
Sep 19 2010 3:54PM
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arandomname
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How tall are you, how heavy are you, how hard do you charge?
Sep 19 2010 5:21PM
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XtRemE11
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used pivots from someone on here, px's blow. go to a used ski shop find some crap skis with pivots mounted on them. you can usually find skis with pivots for under 100.
Sep 19 2010 5:27PM
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Baskin.
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im about 5 7" 135 lbs.

Im a pretty mellow skier in the park doing more slow style tricks instead of hucking and tucking or trying to do a million switch ups (if you understand that)

but in pow i like to charge in the woods do some cliffs and stuff

I need something durable because i ski 2-4 times a week and am constantly falling and really just beating on my skis overall

Sep 19 2010 8:29PM
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Baskin.
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and what model would you recommend for me?
Sep 19 2010 8:31PM
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Baskin.
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how are these lookin?

https://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/543543/page/2/
Sep 19 2010 8:35PM
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Baskin.
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never mind :(
Sep 19 2010 8:41PM
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XtRemE11
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p12, p14, p whatever. just not a px.
Sep 19 2010 10:22PM
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Baskin.
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http://www.coloradoskishop.com/Marker_The_Squire_Ski_Bindings_New_p/mrksq11.htm

never heard of these...im guessing its just a price point junior binding
Sep 20 2010 3:38PM
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Balto
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if you are over 85 lbs you will brake those clicking in. got to check them out not long ago, and i felt like they would brake if i gripped them tight enough
Sep 20 2010 4:02PM
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Baskin.
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yea thats what i figured for such a cheap marker binding
Sep 20 2010 4:52PM
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