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2012 Nordica Soul Rider??

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SkiCmac
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does anyone know anythig about the nordica 2012 soul rider?? i demoed them at squaw in waist deep powder and they were amazing. but unfortunatley i wasnt able to try them on groomers or in the park.  so does anyone know how they ski in those areas?
Jul 23 2011 3:31PM
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Chucktheweasel
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The Soul Rider is a great ski. It is similar to the Patron for next year and the Raddict. SImilar shape and construction, however the Soul Rider will be the narrowest option around 95-98mm, I can't remember off hand right now. It's really fun on groomers and in the park. I would say it is more at home there than in deep powder. In deep powder I would prefer the Patron (113-115mm at the waist) or the Raddict (127mm? plus or minus a few).
Jul 23 2011 4:10PM
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SkiCmac
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So it is good in the park? And have you skied them?

Jul 23 2011 4:36PM
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Chucktheweasel
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If you like a wider ski, it will be pretty good in the park. It's poppy, but with the early rise you can buttery them very easily. I demoed them in March. They were one of my favourite "All Mountain" skis of the day. They handled everything very well. Like I said, if you prefer a wider ski, then it is pretty good in the park. If you are looking for a park specific ski, I would consider something else though.
Jul 23 2011 6:19PM
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SkiCmac
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No not park specific just works well in the park
Jul 23 2011 9:55PM
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Lemuel
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I have yet to hear about one of the next years skis that has gotten such good reviews as the soul rider. Every person I know who has demoed it has said they would buy it if they were getting new skis.
Jul 23 2011 11:24PM
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Milksteak
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Jul 23 2011 11:55PM
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SkiCmac
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ya ive heard the same thing but the only thing im concerned about is how the preform in the park.
Jul 24 2011 12:45AM
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austinmetsch
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i have the exact same opinion about my experience with the soul riders.
Jul 24 2011 12:55AM
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