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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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saskskier
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I just ordered New Life's from the Surface site (I live in Saskatchewan) and didn't get dinged with any extra charges. I payed 299 for the skis and 59 for shipping. I can't imagine it changing with any other skis.
Jan 17 2013 10:11PM
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El_Barto.
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Really want a pair of watch lifes or green lifes but i think im gonna have to settle for double times because im poor as dick. They seem pretty comparable besides the width and maybe the double times being a tiny bit softer.

Can anyone confirm this? I would get the double times from 10/11 if that makes a difference. The blue and khaki colored ones
Jan 18 2013 1:49AM
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Keith.
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pulled the trigger and bought a pair of those no times
Jan 19 2013 9:20AM
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Merrill
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Did you get the blue and yellow ones. I am thinking that I might do the same. Does anyone know if there are any differences between the yellow ones with the astronaut and the yellow and blue ones?
Jan 19 2013 10:22AM
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*SURFACE
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There is a huge difference between the astronaut ones/ Skullcandy version from 10/11 and the blue and yellow ones from 11/12

- the 11/12 models are much stiffer. increased the core thickness
- much stronger
- much stiffer
- we added carbon stringers

I would go with the 11/12 model FOR SURE!
Jan 19 2013 2:05PM
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*SURFACE
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We just loaded a little edit with Jason Arens shredding the BLANKS...

Check it out HERE!!
Jan 19 2013 2:10PM
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El_Barto.
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Just ordered some green lifes. Hopefully i can convince some people at bachelor to buy them as well. Made from recycled scraps is awesome and the granolas in bend should eat that alive.
Jan 19 2013 6:47PM
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Keith.
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yeah I got the blue and yellow model. 2011/2012
Jan 19 2013 7:03PM
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jjdsteeze
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when am i gonna get my care package?:(
Jan 19 2013 8:55PM
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jmasterp
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Skied my one times today, it was uncanny how well they carved, and handled the park.
Jan 19 2013 9:11PM
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No.Quarter
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What would be the the ideal day for the one times? as in if you had complete control of the weather and conditions what would you be skiing? I don't understand whether they are a park ski, a all mountain ski, or something else?
Jan 21 2013 11:52PM
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Z-PAULY.
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I skiid 10 inches of freshies here in utah dropping decent size cliffs messing around and they were greatttt. If your looking only to have one ski for everything then get themmmm!
Jan 22 2013 12:30AM
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No.Quarter
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How do they hold in hardpack? Do they ski really short?
Jan 22 2013 12:38AM
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Z-PAULY.
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Yes surprisingly short but still considerably alright. Don't be afraid of the size. And yes they hold prettyyy well on hard pack just your first few runs you'll sort of have to get more of a feel for it and get used to it. I loved the 3sr on it. The ski is super playful and super fun
Jan 22 2013 12:43AM
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No.Quarter
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bump for more opinions

Jan 22 2013 5:54PM
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jmasterp
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They ski incredibly on hard pack, very quick, but you can still make nice rail road track large radius turns. I would say these are the perfect one ski quiver. They have rocker/camber/rocker, so not only can they be quick with the camber, but the considerable amount of Rocker would provide float(I am yet to use them in some pow). They are light and poppy in the park. And the stiffness helps them perform on any terrain. Go with them, you wont regret it.
Jan 22 2013 7:19PM
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Culture+
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i freaking love my New Life's thanks for making such great skis and also are you guys making the surface Sweatshirt and crew neck in any other colors possibly?
Jan 22 2013 8:11PM
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EL.JUANO
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Colours are lame. Keep it muted.


Also.... I get so stoked watching ooooollldddd Surface/Joystick edits.... Blake Nyman, Paco Garcia, throwback Wade, Jordan Seldin.... damn they can shred.
Jan 22 2013 10:36PM
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OGoriginal-gaper
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i was wondering if I should mount my green life's centre or like 2cm back I want to use them mostly for park. thanks
Jan 23 2013 4:12AM
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No.Quarter
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Will the one times come in more sizes next year?
Jan 24 2013 1:26AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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If I put touring bindings on the Lab001, how much would it affect the flex of the ski? Would it make them feel dead?
Jan 24 2013 10:45AM
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No.Quarter
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bump.
Jan 24 2013 7:09PM
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zahava
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https://shop.freeskibrands.com/index.php?product=LAB2-SMPL

Que?
Jan 26 2013 4:07PM
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GayWolf420
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Does the warranty on my new llifes extend into 2013? Im lookin to get them warrantied soon because the tip is de lamming real bad. I love them to death. Since I'm local I might just run down to Causwell to see what they can do.
Jan 26 2013 10:29PM
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jmasterp
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i'm intrigued.
Jan 26 2013 11:24PM
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saskskier
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I finally got to ski my New Life's this weekend and I have nothing but good things to say. They are so stable in all conditions I could find. I can't wait to get on them more, hopefully with some better snow. Thanks for sound what you do Surface!
Jan 27 2013 12:34AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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$800 park skis?
Jan 27 2013 1:02AM
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zahava
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At 175 it has to be a park or all mountain ski. Time will tell.
Jan 27 2013 1:04AM
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saskskier
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*doing what you do
Jan 27 2013 1:23AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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They're park skis. It says earlier on this thread.
Jan 27 2013 1:26AM
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.[sanhedrin].
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The second ski out of the Lab series of skis which are pressed in the Élan factory, if I'm not mistaken.
Jan 27 2013 4:55PM
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TSM
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I just got my Double Times in the mail, my question is where are most people mounting them? They will mainly be used for park and all mountain with a 50/50 split. I'm thinking -1 from true center. Hopefully my ANT B New Life's will arrive tomorrow.
Jan 30 2013 8:44PM
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Merrill
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I mounted mine at center and I have been skiing them everywhere and they rip.
Jan 31 2013 8:39PM
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Evangelista
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Make the Live Life in a 176 or 178, but don't change the dimensions. Would be a perfect option for shorter individuals looking for a more "traditional" pow ski.
Feb 1 2013 1:11AM
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GayWolf420
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Dead centre for me. And I mounted my Anthony b new life's at center too. They rip.
Feb 2 2013 11:41AM
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Baloo
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Hey surface. I'm a proud owner of the Anthony B No Time. I looking for something a little longer and stiffer for jumps. Going switch is a must would you recommend the blanks or the Anthony B Double time?
Feb 2 2013 5:40PM
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GayWolf420
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Double times are your best bet.
Feb 2 2013 7:28PM
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cheeseboy
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double times for sure
Feb 2 2013 9:29PM
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saskskier
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Does anyone have more info on the Lab 002?
Feb 3 2013 7:47PM
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derek.urben
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I have the 2011 watch life, red, and the top sheet is chipping really bad, any products out there like an epoxy our clear resin to fill the chiPS in?
Feb 3 2013 11:20PM
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Sneaky_Aziz
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One of my friends worked his ass off all summer to be able to afford a pair of your No Time Skull candy collabs, and he was extremely stoked on them. He stood behind you guys 24/7 even when all of us gave him shit for buying your notoriously awful skis. He loved his jib sticks, and put around 10 days of sheer joy on the hill into them this season. Nothing big either, he's just trying to get into park. About a week ago, we were doing some shredding and he took a small booter. He landed slightly front seat, and RIPPED HIS BINDING OUT OF HIS NO TIMES. The skis were 100% to blame for the occurrence, mounted correctly and everything, but so structurally weak and poorly made that the pressure of him landing slightly forward of where he should have was enough to make the ski give in and shoot the binding out. Worse yet, is that you guys don't seem to be covering him for some bullshit reason. There was a lot of work and even more love that went into those things, but the fact that you refuse to stand by the people who enjoy shredding with your products is disgusting. It's offensive. I love you guys and think you make a lot of unique products that fill holes left in other ski companies, but for Christ's sake it really says something when you won't even back your own product. It gives the brand a terrible and cowardly representation, and I think you need to take some time off to try and shift your business model more towards supporting those poor kids who lovingly invest in your skis only to be, for lack of a better term, fucked harder than a Filipino whore at a frat house by your warranty offerings. /EndRant
Feb 4 2013 12:58AM
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saskskier
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^ That's definitely a brutal situation for your friend and hopefully Surface comes through for him.

I don't know if I would go as far as to say Surface makes notoriously awful skis. They've had a some issues with a few of their models, but others haven't had issues at all. I had Live Life 2's for about 4 years and other than a little chipping, they look brand new. Jumps, rails, pow, cliffs. I recently got New Life's and have never heard of any durability issues with them.
Feb 4 2013 11:06AM
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Sneaky_Aziz
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I definitely think that they have some fantastic options in their line, but some of their lower end models are not of the same quality... It just stinks with the whole warranty situation. Seeing my friend not being able to ski for such a dumb reason is painful, it almost makes me feel guilty when I go.
Feb 5 2013 9:01PM
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Skarnold
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Just wanna see with 3 days on them im loving my double times!
Feb 5 2013 11:16PM
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El_Barto.
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There was a little hiccup in the order i placed with Mike being at SIA and all. He resolved the issue in less than a day and was very gracious during the process.

Besides making awesome skis he also runs an awesome business and takes care of his customers. You cant ask for more from a business
Feb 6 2013 8:24PM
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AndyGreen
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im experiencing this right now :(
Feb 6 2013 8:33PM
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El_Barto.
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dont worry dude, Mike will make up for the delay and some. Im assuming you already contacted him.

Feb 6 2013 8:52PM
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jmasterp
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I can second this, my ordered was shipped a month late, and he threw in some poles and a t shirt. Great guy!
Feb 6 2013 9:11PM
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.[sanhedrin].
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Haven't been able to find any videos covering Surface's SIA stuff. The coverage this year across the board was somewhat disappointing. It almost seems like companies are trying to move away from SIA leaks. Any truth to my theory? If so, bummer. If not, where's some good footage of next year's line up? Especially the Lab002. I'm curious to learn more about it.
Feb 6 2013 10:52PM
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45.
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Yo Surface -

Get your guy Skyler, with warranty, in check. Dude was trying to make me pay $250 for a new pair of Double Times when my old ones completely delaminated due to defect. When I essentially told him no way, and I was done buying Surface skis, he came back and said he "looked at the wrong pair" and could get mine warrantied. Although he looked up my purchase info to begin with, so I dont know how he completely mismatched serial numbers/purchase info.


Either way, he almost completely fucked me over, or when on the verge of losing a long time customer he decided to change his mind. Not cool.

Because of that - probably wont be buying another pair of skis since your warranty department is so sketch.
Feb 7 2013 10:24PM
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