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The official thread for all things Surface. We will check it every day and do our best to answer your questions about the brand, the product, the team riders, new plans, trips and other curiosities. For better or worse.

Check back every Friday as we will choose one random contributor to this thread and send them a complimentary care package to their doorstep. Simple as that.

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Dec 12 2012 4:45PM
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*SURFACE
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You bet man, glad we got it worked out!!
Feb 22 2013 2:04PM
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GayWolf420
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What's your email? I have a few questions regarding my new life's and I promise i won't be difficult.
Feb 22 2013 10:11PM
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PaperClipSteeze
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Is the skullcandy no time collab from the year that the no times had a weak core and snapped easily?
Feb 26 2013 10:38PM
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Flacko
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haha, i have the skis that "snap in no time" and they still haven't snapped, im sure they will be fine.
Feb 26 2013 11:24PM
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Wood_Wizard
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Will the Lab 001 skis be available in a 190+ length next year? I would love to get my hands on a pair but they're just to short with the amount of rocker they have.
Feb 27 2013 3:51AM
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*SURFACE
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The SKDY No Times had thinner core profiles for sure. Some guys had issues with them and some didn't. I think if you are a smaller/lighter skier and not a complete beater that lands on your back all the time you will be fine. If you have broken other skis in the past I would recommend getting and updated No Time or Double Time from 11/12 or 12/13

Hope that helps!
Feb 27 2013 10:35AM
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*SURFACE
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Nick McNutt has been hanging in Jackson this week for the Powder Magazine Test. Check out he and Lil Wayne riding the LAB 001's in the park. Fun is the key word HERE!
Feb 27 2013 11:43AM
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stupendous-man
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That looked to fun, definitely trying that on my new lifes.
Feb 27 2013 12:56PM
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alec.ogden
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anyone interested in some surface one lifes w marker squires fs?? 350$
Feb 27 2013 2:53PM
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russ.bar
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This looked like a lot of fun, wish i had the cash to bump out for a pair of these to try this with.
Feb 27 2013 3:58PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Good luck:/
Feb 28 2013 2:00AM
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OGoriginal-gaper
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over and under spin is no longer a problem
Feb 28 2013 4:40AM
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No.Quarter
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Are the lab 002s deep dish under foot? What is the price looking like?
Feb 28 2013 9:16AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Must..buy...labs...
Feb 28 2013 11:27AM
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Anti_Steeze
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my ski that you guys made broke :-( loved it while i had it but alas, it must be retired and the other one shall be made into a shot ski.


RIP ;-(


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Feb 28 2013 4:47PM
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Bozite
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What pros are gonna be at the pro sale this Saturday? And will there be more in the afternoon or morning?
Feb 28 2013 8:20PM
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*SURFACE
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LAB 002 is more of a "proper" park ski. No rocker or Deep Dish. Just pure park.
Feb 28 2013 11:53PM
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*SURFACE
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Saturdays sale isn't a pro sale... Just a really good sale. We plan to move through a bunch of stuff for super good prices. Come on by!!
Feb 28 2013 11:54PM
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stupendous-man
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haha yeah i guess it doesnt have the beep dish base. im still determined to make it work
Mar 1 2013 12:00AM
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DrZoidberg
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That lab video was crazy. That looks difficult, but fun.
Mar 1 2013 8:57AM
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WestonCarrot
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Thank you guys for being awesome

Sincerely, Weston #senderbrau

Mar 1 2013 4:49PM
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No.Quarter
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OK that makes sense, When I watched the video I read it as LAB 002.
Mar 1 2013 5:09PM
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zahava
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Any specs or leaks out yet?
Mar 1 2013 6:10PM
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Cahal
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i was dissapointed i snapped a brand new pair of nine lives after skiing on them 4 times. wasent doing anything crazy just landed slightly back seat. and then the edges basicly came off..
Mar 2 2013 12:23PM
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frozenskier_
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any plans coming down under? I don't think you have a dealer here and being able to demo some skis (especially the lab 001) would be sweet
Mar 2 2013 7:30PM
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DeRizzo
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I don't know how you can do this
Mar 2 2013 8:04PM
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.Brink.
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got my new lifes mounted today and the amount of rocker tip/tail is slightly different on each ski which makes the center measurement off by a few millimeters. Anyone else experience this? Im not worried cuz it doesn't touch the snow anyway just thought it was strange.
Mar 2 2013 11:15PM
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Anti_Steeze
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same happened to my double times pictured above, landed a little back seat and snap! I had only ridden mine 8-9 days. Snapped cores seem to be a common thing with Surfaces
Mar 3 2013 2:43PM
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MrGraves
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Does anyone have experience ordering Surface from their Freeski site? I ordered a pair of skis two weeks ago, and still haven't received them.

I'm not the type to bash a brand on an internet forum, but this thread seems like the best way to get in touch with them. I've e-mailed rob@freeskibrands.com, mike@freeskibrands.com, info@freeskibrands.com, and sent a message via the "contact us" section of their website. Maybe I'm being impatient, but two weeks seems like a long time to wait, and the radio silence on their end is a little strange.

I could have ordered the same skis for less money and free shipping via The House, and I'm positive they would have been here by now. I'm a big supporter of independant companies so I wanted to order directly from the source, but I'm regretting it now.

Anyone have any advice? Am I not e-mailing the right people? Anyone have a similar (or different) experience? 

Mar 4 2013 1:44PM
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MrGraves
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I just re-read that post and realized how much of a whiny bitch I sound like. I'm not trying to be an asshole, I'm just hoping to get some kind of a response from at Surface and/or gauge the amount of time it usually takes for their product to ship.
Mar 4 2013 1:56PM
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*SURFACE
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Andrew - looks like they deliver tomorrow. Check your email my man. Sorry for the delay. Those skis were on backorder. Thanks much!!

- Your friends at Surface
Mar 4 2013 5:35PM
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MrGraves
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Thanks guys. Stoked to rip them at Jay Peak in Vermont this weekend. I'll let you know how it goes.
Mar 4 2013 6:57PM
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@+=~
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are you guys having the same "New life's" for next season im seriously considering buying them
probably this fall when i get money.
how do the New life's ride being symmetrical?
should i mount them center?
or is it possible to mount them a bit back from center?
im only charging tight glades, moguls and cliffs
do you think the New life's are for me?
Mar 4 2013 7:59PM
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Dr_Hobo
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Alright, that video of the LAB 001's in the park looked insane but it brought a few questions to mind. With the deep dish rocker wouldn't carving be extremely hard as you'd have to get right over on your edges before it even started to turn? Also would hitting rails and all be extremely damaging to the base as all of the grinding would just be on the wax base? But apart from that i'd love to give those skis a throw around in the park and butter off and on to absolutely everything.
Mar 4 2013 8:43PM
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*SURFACE
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We are making the New Life's for sure. Its one of our most popular skis. They are definitely meant to be mounted right in the center but we do see some dudes mounting their New Life's 2-4cm back from center and are stoked.

Another thing, the New Life's are pretty stiff. You may want to look into the Live Life as well. They are much for versatile and a little friendlier.

Hope that helped.
Mar 4 2013 11:27PM
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*SURFACE
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You are right on all fronts. The LAB 001 are a little tricky to carve on groomers but not as bad as you'd think. Just run them on edge a little more than a normal ski.

And yes, hitting rails on LAB's would definitely jack up the bases.They are definitely a powder specific ski and not intended for rails but sometimes you can't help yourself!!
Mar 4 2013 11:29PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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That looks like soo much fun. Available in a 191 next year? Maybe make it a little softer? Pretty please?? 191 lab 001 but barely stiffer than my line anthems would be my dream ski!
Mar 4 2013 11:52PM
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thank you!
i differently do need a stiff fat ski
the new life's are on my top five choices for new skis for sure!
Mar 5 2013 3:19PM
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*SURFACE
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Polar Bear lives... Check out a mash up edit of Jeff Kiesel HERE!!!
Mar 6 2013 1:21PM
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zahava
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I'm assuming there's no chance of getting hold of a pair of 183 one times, I want a bit more of an all mountain ski so....
Mar 6 2013 7:20PM
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*SURFACE
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Not yet... shooting to have them done in July!!!
Mar 6 2013 7:26PM
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Algebra
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what skis does forster meek use?
Mar 6 2013 8:21PM
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jmasterp
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one life.
Mar 6 2013 8:28PM
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Ribss.
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Yo, are you guys just gonna ignore me?


I'm trying to give you guys a second chance.
Mar 6 2013 8:49PM
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Algebra
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Honestly just email them. It's easier for them and you.
Mar 6 2013 10:53PM
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RRaDD
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That sucks man.
Mar 6 2013 11:24PM
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*SURFACE
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Yo, have you tried contacting us directly, not here on Newschooler? I am sure you will get much better service by calling the office (801) 733-2655 or emailing info@surfaceskis.com or warranty@surfaceskis.com

I am certain you will get a response back immediately by handling it properly.

Thanks.

- Mike
Mar 6 2013 11:31PM
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*SURFACE
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Who would have known, right?
Mar 6 2013 11:34PM
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zahava
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Say word, and does everything have extruded bases again or are some models getting sintered next year?
Mar 7 2013 12:49AM
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No.Quarter
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I'm pretty sure everything still has extruded except foe the lab series
Mar 7 2013 10:39AM
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