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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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Kreech
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Yeah I'd really like to demo some new lifes at some point. How does the feel of a 3 stage ski compare to that of a traditionally rockered ski?
Dec 14 2012 1:02AM
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TGOD
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Just saw the post about considering a trip to the northeast! git r doneeeee hmu at loon!
Dec 14 2012 10:06AM
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*SURFACE
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John Ware's been shredding the only pair we have and so far so good. We are playing with a couple different layups now but we will have them to show at SIA.
Dec 14 2012 12:07PM
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*SURFACE
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Tony is a freelance graphic designer... he's working hard at building his name in that game. He will be successful for sure. Talented dude!!

I don't think he'll be in any edits any time soon... unfortunately because he rips!
Dec 14 2012 12:24PM
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*SURFACE
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Gooo questions. We are using the naturally colored stuff on the Blanks.... and hell yes, the PU floormats are actually very effective. We have been putting them in Banks Gilberti's Double Times for a year or so now and he's definitely stoked on not only how much absorption they give him when hitting the big jump lines in Breck to icy hard landings but also how its preserving his edges when hitting rails.. it gives just a little rebound on edge contact.

Thanks for asking!
Dec 14 2012 12:27PM
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*SURFACE
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Friday is here, and we our ready to announce the first winner of the first complimentary care package.

And the winner is....


Congratulations! You will be receiving a PM regarding sending you something out!

Have a great weekend.
Dec 14 2012 5:38PM
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Andi_G
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damn..... do i get something for being the first post? haha
Dec 14 2012 5:49PM
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ROBOT
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First I must say that I never owned a pair of Surface skis, but I really am looking into them for my next ski. From when your brand started I loved the feel and image that you guys put out into the ski world. It was definitely refreshing to me. I had a question regarding your Green Life ski. Is there any other aspects to Surface following this example of using recycled materials at all? Maybe a future park ski that is made of recycled materials? It would be really cool to know that a company like Surface is taking strides to being more sustainable in general.
Thats all I got haha
Dec 14 2012 6:10PM
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kdes6
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and i thought we had a good bond .... :( hahah ill try to win some free swag next friday i guessssssss
Dec 14 2012 6:25PM
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last_tango
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Surface should name their go to do everything ski the every time.

Also are you going to make a longer version of the one time?
Dec 14 2012 6:29PM
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last_tango
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I just read yes on the one times. Everything is way to hard to read on mobile.
Dec 14 2012 6:35PM
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MANDER
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What's your side of the story for the Big Spence Invitational?
Dec 14 2012 6:40PM
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CalebT
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i just got some surface blanks, but i needed to mount some bindings onto them, and then i got some rossignol fks's, i can't ski until december 21 cause that's when i get everything back, but everything is look sick and i'll be sure to make an update and review i guess on the skis when i ski them a few times! one question though, how is the weight and swingweight compared to afterbangs? keep in mind i had marker freeten bindings on my afterbangs. and i will have rossignol fks on my blanks. thanks, looking forward to the reply!
Dec 14 2012 7:20PM
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mr.houston
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YESSSSSSSSSSSS! Thanks Surface.

Sent you a message.
Dec 14 2012 7:36PM
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jmasterp
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A HUGE thanks to Mike, Surface is undoubtedly my favorite new company. I will without a doubt but more skis from you guys in the future. If you haven't looked into Surface, I highly suggest you do.
Dec 14 2012 10:56PM
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DUKES
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Any word whether there will be an 180+ length for the One Times? Cause like a 186cm would be groovy for us taller peeps.
Dec 14 2012 11:05PM
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Bi-ShredinalGuy
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Just got some live lifes a few weeks ago. So stoked to try them out in some fresh snow.
Dec 14 2012 11:25PM
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currentwestman
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didnt read so its probably been said, but when is Trevor Wilson gonna be on the pro team?
Dec 14 2012 11:58PM
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XtRemE11
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if im considering a pair of 001's for my next jibby powder ski would it be something worth holding out on?
Dec 15 2012 12:49AM
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Peach.
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I second this.
Dec 15 2012 1:01AM
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Slowbro
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if john ware is testing them I would assume they are a park ski.
Dec 15 2012 9:55AM
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El_Barto.
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Those were great times
Dec 15 2012 11:36AM
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*SURFACE
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Great idea. We are working on something new right now that will compliment our Green Life and plan on using the material in most of our skis. We're hyped about it.
Dec 15 2012 12:09PM
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*SURFACE
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Definitely making a longer One Time in the very near future!
Dec 15 2012 12:10PM
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*SURFACE
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Great times ;)
Dec 15 2012 12:12PM
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*SURFACE
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Never skied the after bang so I'm not sure... But I do know the Blanks are lighter... Sorry not much help on this one...
Dec 15 2012 12:14PM
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Thanks much!
Dec 15 2012 12:14PM
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*SURFACE
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The LAB 001 is actually skiing much better on hard pack than we ever expected.. It's more versatile than even we gave it credit for. It'd be a sick ski for you.
Dec 15 2012 12:16PM
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hollygrove
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Make this Live Life again

Click for larger image

Still my all time favorite ski, skied way better than the current Live Life design imo.

Or do you guys have any pairs kicking around your office? I'll buy them.
Dec 15 2012 2:46PM
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*SURFACE
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Yah that was a good one for sure. We don't have any left unfortunately. That ski inspired the One Time on multiple levels.
Dec 15 2012 8:10PM
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Chubz.
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For the 13/14 season, could you guys please, PLEASE make the one time in a 180?? I'm drooling over them right now but sadly i'm 6' and the 173's would be way too small :(
Dec 16 2012 3:53PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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They are made a lil too short for many of us. It's a good idea..
Dec 16 2012 3:57PM
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opcjack
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I definitely say demo day in the Northeast.  Come to Sunday River!  I'm about to snag a pair of Green Lifes, but I've never skied a pair of Surface skis...
Stoked for the 5 panel coming out. 
Dec 16 2012 4:45PM
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*SURFACE
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For sure.. .we are going to make it in 183cm most likely. Working on it now...!!

Dec 16 2012 4:52PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Sweet!
Dec 16 2012 4:54PM
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joshua
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If by great times you mean incredibly awkward and in IMO, unprofessional, then yes.
Dec 16 2012 4:58PM
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DUKES
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longer preah. 6'4" 170lbs need the length
Dec 16 2012 5:10PM
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*SURFACE
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There's 2 sides to every story my friend. Not awkward for us. We have a business to run and sometimes you can't please everyone. "IMO"
Dec 16 2012 5:50PM
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*SURFACE
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So what do you think? 188cm ?
Dec 16 2012 5:58PM
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*SURFACE
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Right on thanks man.. You should dig the Green Life's they're a great every day ski.

We get those wool caps this Wednesday! We're stoked too!
Dec 16 2012 6:02PM
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prometheusprime
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Stoked for a longer one time. Also, the live life 2s were some of my all time favorite skis.
Dec 16 2012 6:03PM
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*SURFACE
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Thanks man! The good 'ol LL2's -- throwback! haha
Dec 16 2012 6:04PM
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GayWolf420
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Shredding almost 2 feet of fresh today on my New Lifes was mind-blowing. They do anything you want them to do. Diggin' the 3-stage Rocker. Top sheet is starting to peel slightly off the tip of my left ski. Nothing epoxy or gorilla glue shouldn't fix. Other than that, They are a killer pair of skis.
Dec 16 2012 7:01PM
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*SURFACE
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Hell ya - thanks man!! Today was insane, right?
Dec 16 2012 7:41PM
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GayWolf420
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Too good. Everywhere in the 'satch was good. Barrled turns all the way down.
Dec 16 2012 7:47PM
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DUKES
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yes
Dec 16 2012 8:16PM
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DaysToCome
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I would also love to see this ski come back. i love my one lifes but sometimes the rocker is just a little too much. It always seemed to me that these live lifes still had the 3sr but it wasnt quite as dramatic. oh and one more thing, how does one go about tuning the labs? i would think with the convex base it would be just about impossible to put over a belt without destroying the shape of the base.
Dec 16 2012 9:43PM
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DaysToCome
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i would be interested in a 188
Dec 16 2012 9:46PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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So much this! Like if one were to hit a rock and get a core shot, how would that be fixed?
Dec 17 2012 12:11AM
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NinetyFour
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You could probably do a ptex candle fill, wait about 2 minutes after you have filled, and then carefully use a razor blade to trim the filled in area flush with the surrounding base.

No idea how you would ever grind such a base though...
Dec 17 2012 12:39AM
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