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Blizzard Gunsmoke vs. K2 Hellbent

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ajax
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I have been riding some Hellbents (2010 version) for the last couple years, and I'm lookin for some new jibby pow skis. I've felt the Gunsmoke in the store, and I think it felt slightly stiffer than my old Hellbents. Has anyone skied both skis? Does the Gunsmoke ski a little stiffer/charge a little harder than the Hellbents? If so, that would be sweet. Thank you very much for replies.
Mar 26 2013 1:45PM
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Haven't had a chance to ski the Gunsmokes unfortunately. However Blister, as usual have produced a solid review of the Gunsmoke and a second look review too.

Mar 26 2013 2:55PM
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MothaHucker
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Gunsmokes are quite different from the bents from the info I have seen, whats your skiing style like?
Mar 26 2013 4:10PM
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Thank you both for the replies. ^^Those reviews are in depth and awesome, definitely helps out. Thanks.

^My skiing style would be something like aggressive yet playful in the pow. I love cliffs and pillows I guess. I also like jibbin all over the mountain when the good stuff gets a little tracked out. I have an opportunity to get a really good deal on some Gunsmokes, and I was just looking for some insight as to how they compare to Hellbents. (They are thinner, I am aware; I'm looking for more a stiffness/playfulness/aggressiveness comparison)
Mar 26 2013 5:01PM
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well from what I've read gunsmokes seem to be right up your alley, but you should talk to someone who has actually been the ski as well haha
Mar 26 2013 5:52PM
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I think they'd be more up your alley rather than the Cochise or Bodacious. Definitely stiffer and a better all mtn jib ski than the 'bent.

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Mar 29 2013 2:03AM
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