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Trouble with new skis.

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k2skierk2
Posts: 343 - Karma: 10
has anyone else had trouble with new skis. i just got the 159 fujatives and i moved up 29cm they are also alot heavier and they are my first pair of twin tips i am just gettin used to them. any advice on dealing with my hardships? thanks

Dec 1 2004 7:22PM
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MrPantyDropper
Posts: 5016 - Karma: 65
i jumped up 20 cm and was taking it slow the first couple of runs but i notice as i got more aggressive the skiing got much easier
Dec 1 2004 7:23PM
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ryan.c
Posts: 6592 - Karma: 14
they shouldnt be too much heavier...how heavy r ur bindings? last year i jumped up 30 cm n it just took time to get used to



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Dec 1 2004 7:26PM
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Pklink04
Posts: 5608 - Karma: 392
you just need a few days to get used to them. you kinda have to relearn some stuff with that big a jump but its like one try and you've got it down



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Dec 1 2004 7:27PM
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Quinny
Posts: 3477 - Karma: 163
K2s tend to be heavy. Your fine unless you are freakishly under weight. No big, they will make you a stronger skier.

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Dec 1 2004 7:29PM
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KeegLove
Posts: 10166 - Karma: 55
i just jumped up 16 cm and i couldnt be happier 3's are even easier now!
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Dec 1 2004 7:34PM
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MrPantyDropper
Posts: 5016 - Karma: 65
i love the length...its a big mistake if you go too short
Dec 1 2004 7:35PM
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Spam_Man_1500
Posts: 1358 - Karma: 12
I went from 145's to 170's. You just have to get used to them but you then realize the length is faster but not as easy to maneuver. Or maybe its just 145's, cause those are short.
Dec 1 2004 7:57PM
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vantownloc
Posts: 2279 - Karma: 12
fucking deal with it is my advice.
Dec 1 2004 8:08PM
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straytblunted
Posts: 264 - Karma: 11
i concurr, fujatives are lighter than any other k2 ski so things could be worse
Dec 1 2004 9:38PM
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dspin7x
Posts: 6414 - Karma: 63
What the hell how are you all jumping up 20 to 30 cms???? Were you guys skiboarders last year?
Dec 1 2004 9:40PM
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straytblunted
Posts: 264 - Karma: 11
hell no, never have never will
Dec 1 2004 9:43PM
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freezed
Posts: 12973 - Karma: 500
if you are just switching to longer skis, you cant let yourself ski in the back seat, or you won't be able to control your turns. its harder to stay centered over a larger ski, but if you do, you can go a lot faster and harder.


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Dec 1 2004 10:28PM
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Kev
Posts: 7411 - Karma: 35
keep riping hard. and ski as often as you can, you'll get used to them.
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Dec 1 2004 10:31PM
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leone
Posts: 2663 - Karma: 1,121
i just got some 168's and i skied on a 150 last year. it took me less than than two turns to get used to them cause i'm that good

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Dec 2 2004 9:34AM
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dirtyswede
Posts: 180 - Karma: 10
yea its not that hard to move up, you just gotta be confident. i went from 153s to 164s for not even half a season then got the 179 fujatives. took me a run and i was fine. just dont sit back on them, go balls in and kill it
Dec 5 2004 5:11PM
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r5tommy
Posts: 3608 - Karma: 90
because they are heavier, now you cant _______
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Dec 5 2004 5:20PM
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Freestyla_01
Posts: 8586 - Karma: 34
Last year I jumped up 16 cms, not as big, but still a jump. It took a day or so to get totally used to.
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Dec 5 2004 6:10PM
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