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EP Pro vs. Hellbent

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jahhhvis
Posts: 94 - Karma: 28
I need some help guys...im looking for a second pair of skis to use on the days that have some deep snow. ep pro and hellbent i can get sweet deals on with bindings already, so those are what i am really looking at cuz im 16 and dont have much money. im a pretty small guy, about 5'8", 140, so im looking for the lightest and most maneuverable one.
Jan 12 2012 9:23PM
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gnartogue
Posts: 1005 - Karma: 417
i have never skied either of them so dont take my word for it, but i have heard that the hellbent is pretty heavy so if you are looking for the lighter of the two, i would go for the EP pro
Jan 12 2012 9:26PM
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rozboon
Posts: 1642 - Karma: 868
EP will be way better for someone of your build. Hellbents are weighty beasts.
Jan 12 2012 11:12PM
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ISellMeth
Posts: 1440 - Karma: 673
Go ep pro, the hellbents gonna feel like a 2×4 for you.
Jan 13 2012 1:29AM
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travman39
Posts: 1060 - Karma: 28
ep pro is best ski ever
Jan 13 2012 2:55AM
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peace.love.pow
Posts: 50 - Karma: 16
go with the ep pro.. such a good ski
Jan 15 2012 10:33AM
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nagelthebagel
Posts: 205 - Karma: 36
1st, from which years EP pros and Hellebents are we talking? And I think it all depends on what kind of powder skiing style you want to archive in my opinion. I have hellbents, and I love them. This is only cus I take them out on super deep days though where I ski POW only, like 0 groomers. I have to admit hellbents suck ass for groomers, charging big AK lines, and really tight trees, BUT for Pillows, BC Booters and really, like really deep days they are just the best.
Jan 15 2012 4:38PM
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Abc567def
Posts: 8756 - Karma: 801
hellbents are heavy but awesome for those open face pow days. Make sure that you have the legs to control these boys
Jan 15 2012 5:01PM
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nagelthebagel
Posts: 205 - Karma: 36
I like the fact that they have a bit of weight, I skied with my friends JJ's once and it felt like feathers under my feet that would get blown away any second I tried to make a big turn or when I got some air time.
Jan 15 2012 5:06PM
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scientist
Posts: 6920 - Karma: 348
there was a thread on this exact comparison a few weeks ago man...

but
hellbent - buisness trip
ep - weekend with kids

really similar shape
Jan 15 2012 6:43PM
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EastCoast.
Posts: 1888 - Karma: 406
EP PRO!
Jan 15 2012 6:53PM
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