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Should i get surface double times? need reviews

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ChargeTheTrees
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looking into the DT's and need some review im 5,11 150lb
May 23 2012 10:42PM
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Rhys.Peice
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evo.com
May 24 2012 8:04PM
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ChargeTheTrees
Posts: 129 - Karma: 5
Do you like em?
Jun 1 2012 3:32PM
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50Kal
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What skis do you own? what else have you skied on? what type of ski you prefer?
 Why didn't you read "how to ask for help on skis" thread?
Jun 1 2012 4:40PM
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ChargeTheTrees
Posts: 129 - Karma: 5

i used to ride dynastar nbt's 155 and pre much &0% park 30% backcountry pooters/pow

Jun 2 2012 1:52AM
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BigBadWolf
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No. DO NOT GET SURFACE. You will regret it, they break like no other, go with a DURABLE ski. Also light, so save up a shit ton of money. That way you will spend 550+ for 2-3 seasons instead of 250-300 every season.
Jun 2 2012 3:03AM
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GANDALF
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Kid doesnt know what he is talking about.

Get Doubletimes. I have them in 180. Such an awesome ski.
Jun 2 2012 9:17PM
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tdollo
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DOUBLE TIMES ARE T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E!!!!!!!!!!! SAVE YOUR MONEY AND GET A SKI THAT WONT BREAK!!!!!
Jun 3 2012 8:34AM
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84891jnf92048
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The new double times are crazy stiff, and have as much camber (if not more) than a race ski. If that's your thing, then get em.
Jun 3 2012 10:08AM
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BigBadWolf
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I would much rather have durability>cheap
Jun 3 2012 2:39PM
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GANDALF
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have you owned a pair of doubletimes?
Jun 3 2012 3:14PM
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BigBadWolf
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Me personally? No but i have 2 friends who ski 50+ days a year and have double times. Lasted them barely a season with duct tape/super glue... Also they snapped on the last day of the season.
Jun 3 2012 3:29PM
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ChargeTheTrees
Posts: 129 - Karma: 5
too late, they are chillen in my room right now and about to put some marker griffons on em. I wont break them mostly cause i know how to land correctly not way back seat. stoked for this next season!!
Jun 4 2012 12:31AM
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BigBadWolf
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Wow i feel bad for you...

AR7s and fks's for the fucking win. It will be hard to break my shit.
Jun 4 2012 1:33AM
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ChargeTheTrees
Posts: 129 - Karma: 5
break your shit? shoulda worded that one different haha
Jun 4 2012 2:03AM
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ikindalikeskiing
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Surfaces park skis have a rep of snapping but good luck with them
Jun 4 2012 2:24AM
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Lapander
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What I've heard its like 70-30% chance of them surviving the whole season.
But good luck and be stoked, that's all what matters!
Jun 4 2012 8:00AM
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GayWolf420
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lol@buyingbindings4style.

Enjoy your obliterated knees, plebian.
Jun 4 2012 11:24PM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
If you ride in the park expect your skis to break no matter what brand it is.
Jun 6 2012 5:31AM
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ikindalikeskiing
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For sure some just break faster than others
Jun 6 2012 12:44PM
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ChargeTheTrees
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thats what i thought when i bought them, if your gonna ride park your gonna land wrong and your skis will break sooner or later. <3 surface

Jun 6 2012 2:07PM
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BigBadWolf
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i bought my bindings to reduce the risk of them breaking, i bought px12s at the beginning on the year. Terrible fucking decision.
Jun 6 2012 3:14PM
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crunkiest
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k bro dont get all surface fan boy around here if youve never skied on them. let skis speak for themselves after you use them. if the rumors are true and they do break youre going to be the biggest idiot on NS
Jun 7 2012 12:02AM
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ChargeTheTrees
Posts: 129 - Karma: 5

woah dude im so sorry

Jun 7 2012 1:02AM
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ChargeTheTrees
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you can leave tho

Jun 7 2012 1:05AM
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NoSkillsCrew
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I used to ride these and went through 2 pairs due to one snapping and another binding pull out due to weak core material. I also work at a shop and see lots of snapped pairs of these. If you are going to go surface the life and green series are the only ones I can say don't snap very often. The park skis are pretty rough. Strangely the Joystick ski has less problems.
Jun 7 2012 2:25AM
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ChargeTheTrees
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did you center mount yours? and what binding do u ride with them?
Jun 7 2012 2:47AM
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NoSkillsCrew
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Center mounted with marker griffs.
Jun 7 2012 11:00AM
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=nick=
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have been riding them for 2 years now, fun ski, pretty durable really. theyre starting to become rockered but ive ridden them 100+ days so that happens to any ski
Jun 7 2012 12:23PM
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ChargeTheTrees
Posts: 129 - Karma: 5
hahaha dude i was planning on getting the same setup! 170 with marker griffons and full tilt classics! god im stoked to ride them
Jun 7 2012 4:11PM
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cubber
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Lol at people reviewing skis they've never used, I go through 2-3 pairs of skis every season, but I ride 70-100 days every year, mostly park. I've broke every ski eventually, which should be the same for anyone. I went back to DT's now after a couple other brands, because I loved the feel of them, they lasted nearly a full season, and they're decently priced. IMO double times are durable, no times are not. Hop off the surface hate train if you haven't rode them
Jun 11 2012 2:24PM
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