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Line blends vs line chronics, powder!

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TheBigDinger
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hey everyone, just wondering if anyone knows how the chronics handle the powder compared to the blends. I know the chronics are skinnier but I don't need too fat of a ski. However, I don't want to sacrifice good float in any depth of snow.
+k for replies, Thanks.
Nov 30 2013 9:14PM
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TheDetectives
Posts: 634 - Karma: 1,472
the only difference between the chronic and the blend is the width, the blend is probably a better choice for you, although the waist is a little wider it is still versatile, and will be super fun ALL over the mtn. hope this helps
Nov 30 2013 10:13PM
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Filmore
Posts: 460 - Karma: 861
i have blends, they have nice stability all over the hill, in pow, and are fun for the park too. If where you live gets a decent amount of pow, go for the blends. If you are looking at <5 pow days a year than you might want to consider the chronics.
Dec 1 2013 10:37AM
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D_Elgar
Posts: 210 - Karma: 391
Blends will be a better choice by far..
Dec 1 2013 4:36PM
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TBONE902
Posts: 266 - Karma: 708
Blends are epic for everything except the deepest of pow, unless you spend most of your time on piste in the park go for those
Dec 1 2013 5:37PM
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Twig
Posts: 6417 - Karma: 60,329
This isn't true at all? They have different sidecut, different early rise, different tip/tail shape and very different flex.

For what it's worth the Blends are much better in powder than the Chronic, but I hated the flex pattern on them to the point I only skied my pair maybe 10 times before selling.
Dec 1 2013 7:15PM
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TheDetectives
Posts: 634 - Karma: 1,472
nope, very much a fact, i wrote that the day the line rep came into where i work for a product knowledge presentation...

same side cut, same construction, also, plot twist, the future spin, is also the same ski :O

oh and they changed the tip and tail on the blend, they no longer have early taper
Dec 1 2013 9:34PM
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Gameday
Posts: 274 - Karma: 89
Chronics can handle pow but don't float.. Blend are the right choice
Dec 1 2013 10:06PM
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TheBigDinger
Posts: 28 - Karma: 37
thanks everyone!
Dec 1 2013 11:28PM
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Twig
Posts: 6417 - Karma: 60,329
your rep is wrong. From Line's website.

The Blend is
132-100-122, with a sidecut of 21m at 178. 4mm of early rise and 4mm of camber , it also has bigger tip rise than the Chronic.

The Chronic is
121-92-117, with a sidecut of 19m at 178. 2mm of early rise and 5mm of camber.

The Blend is also significantly softer. I can walk over to the skis now and see the difference... yep they are different.
Dec 2 2013 9:21AM
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Substitute
Posts: 1376 - Karma: 2,275
Blends. They really arent too fat either. 100 mm is pretty good
Dec 2 2013 10:37AM
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84891jnf92048
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Blends! They are the perfect width, have plenty of rocker, but not too much, and are soft and playful. They're amazing all around skis, in and out of the park, and I was just telling someone the other day that I think they are the best ski I have ever skied.
Dec 2 2013 10:43AM
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