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Surface vs. Curry

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B.Wood
Posts: 146 - Karma: 122
Ok I am just sitting here putting 1 and 2 together,
1st off no disrespect to Noah Curry but he is a tank of a man
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2nd all i hear about surface skis is how bad they are durably

So just think to yourself how many skis in a year, you do the math.
Feb 25 2013 4:35PM
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B_K
Posts: 723 - Karma: 1,293
noah curry is the truth
Feb 25 2013 4:37PM
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t_rob
Posts: 6433 - Karma: 11,458
I feel like there would be some sort of story that would be crucial to know right about meow.
Feb 25 2013 4:39PM
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gettindown
Posts: 25 - Karma: 1
Noah is a beast and hasn't had issues with the durability of the skis themselves. Biggest man on skis HANDS DOWN and has no issues with surfaces.
Feb 25 2013 5:42PM
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sweatshirt
Posts: 1357 - Karma: 483
great thread op, you've outdone yourself

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Feb 25 2013 5:46PM
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meltonsnow
Posts: 680 - Karma: 601
Have you seen how graceful he is!?
Feb 25 2013 6:07PM
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FroesenSkeeze
Posts: 638 - Karma: 673
Finally, someone who actually fits XXXL clothing.
Feb 25 2013 6:15PM
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eheath
Posts: 61603 - Karma: 123,082
I've been skiing a pair of double times for 2 years...
Feb 25 2013 6:22PM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,169
I feel bad for you.
Feb 25 2013 6:23PM
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.Rybak.
Posts: 9017 - Karma: 9,864
I thought you use tc skis.
Feb 25 2013 6:25PM
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-emile-
Posts: 6613 - Karma: 8,592
hahah

I never skied surface so I can't tell
Feb 25 2013 6:25PM
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eheath
Posts: 61603 - Karma: 123,082
They work just fine, everyone blows up surfaces skis breaking. They had some bad runs of a pair of skis and a few kids got unlucky and landed backseat and snapped a ski. Even ware barely breaks any skis and when he does its on urban features and any ski will break slamming it on metal and concrete
Feb 25 2013 6:26PM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,169
My problem isnt durability its the fact that the double time is an unresponsive 2x4. I love surface, love the vibe, graphic basically everything about them. The double time though was the most boring lackluster ski that I have been on in the park.

I will say that I did have an amazing day on my one lifes on thursday though.
Feb 25 2013 7:55PM
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eheath
Posts: 61603 - Karma: 123,082
They're OG double times they actually flex
Feb 25 2013 7:59PM
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kvan
Posts: 3085 - Karma: 1,225
inb4 blindside slamming eheath with another fatman joke
Feb 25 2013 8:10PM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21664 - Karma: 4,140
fuck ya homie
Feb 25 2013 8:16PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
Posts: 2013 - Karma: 2,509
maybe because Ware is like 5'7 and probably weighs like 140? and the double times are way more durable than the notimes, now let me tell you about the notimes, I have personally seen scott break at least 3 pairs of them along with another person break 2 pairs. Scott hit a little 3 foot jump at brighton one post season day and broke the tail, that is fucking pathetic, my other friend did like a 360 or something and landed back seat and whatta ya know? broke the tail. Atleast. The shitty quality about surface *no times* (other skis look fairly durable) at least is absolutely fucking pathetic, its fucking sad how easy those fucking noodles break. At least they will give you a free pair if you take the skis to the shop.
Feb 25 2013 8:41PM
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RockNRollNghtClb
Posts: 2013 - Karma: 2,509
disregard that 'Atleast' very confusing lol
Feb 25 2013 8:47PM
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YUNG_milksteAk
Posts: 1437 - Karma: 4,328
Riding over the knuckle doesn't count
Feb 25 2013 8:53PM
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Ware
Posts: 1758 - Karma: 2,221
Cause curry knows how to ski. The skis have gotten more durable. The only time they break is when the cores get wet and rot. Use the right glue when you mount your skis. PS Blueberry im gettin fat, comin in at a hefty 158. All skis break when used...
Feb 25 2013 9:23PM
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eheath
Posts: 61603 - Karma: 123,082
oh fuck dude you're so right all I do is film. ...
Feb 25 2013 9:28PM
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CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,943
The glue is not the reason all the earlier surface skis snapped
Feb 25 2013 10:00PM
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Jro.
Posts: 628 - Karma: 655
Surface skis are not that durable
Feb 25 2013 10:02PM
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andstuff
Posts: 1118 - Karma: 61
Do you understand what the glue is for?
Feb 25 2013 10:11PM
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CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,943
To form a water seal in addition to anchoring your binding screws.

As I stated before, that's not the reason the earlier year surface skis snapped.

Nothing bad to say about the new Surface skis but the old one's broke because they were made shitty.
Feb 25 2013 10:13PM
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OCM
Posts: 1276 - Karma: 975
For all the hate the no times get, mine are basically bomb proof and I love them. I've never treated a pair of skis this badly since I got them as a holdover for half a season, but damn, they've been through some shit. I hit urban with them, skied many days, summer sessions, left them outside for the entire summer (literally), and they still only have one edge crack and a few topsheet nicks. My bindings, thats another story.
Feb 25 2013 10:20PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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edits for reference






Feb 25 2013 10:22PM
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NCurry
Posts: 490 - Karma: 959
Haha pretty funny thread. I have actually only snapped one pair of Surface skis before and they were some OG green life's that had been previously mounted. I ski my ski's hard, given me being 275lbs, and love my double time's. Ware also ski's hard on his and as far as i know doesn't have many issues with his no times or blanks. thanks for the concern though!
Feb 26 2013 2:00AM
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barbequefan
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/thread
Feb 26 2013 7:21AM
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OGHolliday
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275? Damn. Everything you do just became a lot more impressive. Props to you good sir.
Feb 26 2013 8:04AM
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SFBv420.0
Posts: 2539 - Karma: 3,124

While surfaces build quality/duribility has improved the past couple seasons

I doubt you could find a seasoned ski tech that would say

"surface makes a high quality ski"

but hey 2 fat kids with orange e-names probably  know way more  than your average skitech who sees/works on a lot of skis

Feb 26 2013 9:26AM
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borealridah
Posts: 259 - Karma: 86
this was a funny post
Feb 26 2013 9:46AM
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TheClap.
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you have 0 idea what the fuck you are talking about
Feb 26 2013 10:38AM
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Fairview
Posts: 430 - Karma: 33
Curry v E Heath hot dog eating contest anyone?
Feb 26 2013 11:04AM
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danbrown
Posts: 11939 - Karma: 21,826
naw gunnying beers
Feb 26 2013 11:08AM
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Tacocat
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Eheath is probably a better skier than you
Feb 26 2013 11:11AM
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CrotchKiller
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You would like that gay boy
Feb 26 2013 11:37AM
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eheath
Posts: 61603 - Karma: 123,082
I would definitely lose, I eat very average amounts of food. But, shotgunning a beer, I would definitely win.
Feb 26 2013 12:45PM
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YUNG_milksteAk
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Hahahaha
Feb 26 2013 12:48PM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21664 - Karma: 4,140
challenge accepted

do you want to solo? 2? 6 pack race? 12?
Feb 26 2013 12:49PM
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eheath
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oh lawd i dunno if ive ever seen someone shotgun race multi beers. Im a sprinter when it comes to beer chugging, after about 2-3 beers im too full and will most likely vomit.
Feb 26 2013 12:54PM
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SkiBum.
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But he does, and will ski circles around your tall tee park rat ass
Feb 26 2013 12:57PM
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TheClap.
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back in the day a 6 pack race or funnel was the start of the night.
Feb 26 2013 1:05PM
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CrotchKiller
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do you guys hold hands while you bone?
Feb 26 2013 1:44PM
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Shifties4Dayz
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challenge accepted!

but on topic. i believe every ski manufacturer has durability issues. although i have never ridden on surfaces, i have a friend who has. hes 5'2, maybe 120 pounds. first pair he got had an edge come out first day, and then he snapped the second pair maybe 5 days into riding them. i guess it just depends on the batch. i rode a pair of jmos for almsot 3 years before they broke. then this last month i snapped a pair and had another pair delam. so im sitting here thinking all skis have durability issues.

but big ups to big dudes actually being able to ski. im 6'4, about 220. but nowhere near the hotdog eating ability of noah or eheath
Feb 26 2013 2:04PM
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sweatshirt
Posts: 1357 - Karma: 483
Tried that once, stomach couldn't handle 2 liters of liquid and I immediately vomited.
Feb 26 2013 6:53PM
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jksl
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hmmm i like those 2x4s
Feb 26 2013 6:59PM
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