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gapers4life
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Right now I can get the Surface Drifters(identical to '13 Live Lifes) for $250. That seems like a very good deal and these would fill the hole in my quiver. They're only in 181 and I am 5'9" 145 lb.'s. I want them to be my everyday all mountain ski. I want them to be very solid on hardpack, playful enough to do nollies/nosebutters, and not have too much of a speedlimit. Basically how comparable are they to Jeffreys because the Jeffreys are my dream ski, but very expensive. If anyone has experience with these skis I would love to here your thoughts. +k for good advice. Thanks.
Apr 8 2014 4:02PM
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gapers4life
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Apr 9 2014 5:52PM
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.lencon
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They are kinda stiff. If you want to butter on them you will have to break them in. Good everyday ski tho. They can handle it all
Apr 9 2014 6:47PM
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gapers4life
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PanduhButtahThey are kinda stiff. If you want to butter on them you will have to break them in. Good everyday ski tho. They can handle it all

Have you skied them?
Apr 13 2014 9:35PM
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.lencon
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gapers4lifeHave you skied them?


Yes but just for one day. Like i said, pretty stiff but it is possible to butter on them. Great all mountain charger. Does BOMB in da powwow
Apr 15 2014 7:18PM
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gapers4life
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PanduhButtahYes but just for one day. Like i said, pretty stiff but it is possible to butter on them. Great all mountain charger. Does BOMB in da powwow


In your opinion, how would they compare to something like the Jeffreys?
Apr 15 2014 9:02PM
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.lencon
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gapers4lifeIn your opinion, how would they compare to something like the Jeffreys?


I haven't skied on any onep ski so I would not know. But I can look into it
Apr 15 2014 10:47PM
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gapers4life
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PanduhButtahI haven't skied on any onep ski so I would not know. But I can look into it

I'm not too worried about butters-I can do without, that's what my park boards are for- But I do love to nollie, so how are nollies on the Drifters?
Apr 17 2014 3:18PM
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gapers4life
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Also, hardpack capabilities?
Apr 17 2014 3:19PM
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.lencon
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Mollie's shouldn't be too hard on any ski as long as there is some flex( which the drifters have) and you actually know how to Nollie. Pretty good on some hard pack but if it's too hard they will Handle it but not do as well as a park ski or something like that. But really good on groomers and the softers hard packs
Apr 17 2014 7:34PM
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