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Candide 2.0 Length

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chuckmarty
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So I'm considering getting the Candide 2.0 for next season. I currently ski on 178 Scott TW Pros and 185 Bent Chetlers. I'm looking at the Candide 2.0 because I want a ski that's between the 86mm and 120mm underfoot of the TW and Bents respectively.

I'm 6ft tall and 140 lbs. I'm a pretty aggressive skier. I'll center mount the skis since they have a symmetrical sidecut. I'll use them mostly for spins off natural features in bounds.

http://www.factionskis.com/en/gear/skis/candide20.php

So would you recommend the 178s or 184s?

Thanks
May 2 2014 9:52AM
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kl3ino
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I'm gonna get these next season and having the same issue. I'm 6'2 but fairly light. I am used to 178 soma and I'm gonna riding them for everything including park so not sure. don't think i will centre mount them though maybe 2 back!

If you aren't looking to ride them in the park that much i would go for the 184's especially as your riding them centre and the fact they have a fairly big rocker but its preference i guess!
May 2 2014 8:55PM
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shredasaurus_rex
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Oh god damn those things are sexy. WANT. Shame I just spent my skiing budget on pure park skis instead.
May 3 2014 2:14PM
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Twig
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I'd get the 184s, I'm 5'9 135-140lbs and the 178 felt right for me. They are pretty soft and light feeling (even though they aren't particularly light), I can't see you having any issue with swingweight on 184.
May 4 2014 7:59AM
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Faction
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Agree with Twig's comment : go with the 184cm ! Better fit for your size and type of skiing.
May 5 2014 2:06PM
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Gmart
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EIGHTY FOUR! EIGHTY FOUR! EIGHTY FOUR! (that's supposed to be a chant lol) Yea get the 84 cause when you center mount the ski tends to feel shorter since you have less tip (thats what she said..)
May 5 2014 5:58PM
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chuckmarty
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thanks for the replies :) Now I just need to save up my money. I'm so stoked on these skis
May 5 2014 8:20PM
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piffypaul
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(even though they aren't particularly light)
iv been riding these and im smaller than you they are very light you fucking twig
Jul 31 2014 5:18AM
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Twig
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conro76821(even though they aren't particularly light)
iv been riding these and im smaller than you they are very light you fucking twig

They are 1950g per ski in a 178. The 178 Blend is 1935, the 182 Moment PB&J is 1900g and the 178 Al Dente is around 1890g. The ON3P Kartel 98 is a little heavier at 2kg. So no they aren't particularly light, they are completely average weight for a ski of this size.

I've been riding them for a while, they are one of the best skis I've ever skied but they aren't 'very light', you don't know what you are talking about.
Jul 31 2014 10:21AM
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piffypaul
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Yes I do

Even your username proves that you are a twig on online and in real life
Aug 1 2014 5:50AM
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piffypaul
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How do you like them apples
Aug 1 2014 5:53AM
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geist
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conro76821(even though they aren't particularly light)
iv been riding these and im smaller than you they are very light you fucking twig


u have another thread asking where you can buy candide 2.0 but you say are already riding them?..
Aug 1 2014 6:41AM
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TheDetectives
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i got 178 prodigy's and i wish i went up to 184 im also 6'
Aug 1 2014 9:26AM
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captainslack
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When do these go on sale? The only ones I can see at the moment are the Limited edition candide signed ones. Also anyone know if there is a price difference between regular and limited edition?
Aug 1 2014 12:36PM
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Twig
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captainslackWhen do these go on sale? The only ones I can see at the moment are the Limited edition candide signed ones. Also anyone know if there is a price difference between regular and limited edition?


They are a 2015 ski, I would expect them to be in stock in stores mid-september. The price on the signed ones is RRP unless I'm much mistaken.
Aug 1 2014 1:19PM
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skier58284
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I would go with the 184s unless you plan to ski a lot of trees and/or bumps on them, in which case I would consider the 178s.
Aug 1 2014 1:28PM
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captainslack
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TwigThey are a 2015 ski, I would expect them to be in stock in stores mid-september. The price on the signed ones is RRP unless I'm much mistaken.


Cheers mate
Aug 1 2014 1:29PM
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piffypaul
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geistu have another thread asking where you can buy candide 2.0 but you say are already riding them?..


They snapped so I need to try a new pair
Aug 3 2014 7:52AM
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geist
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riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight
Aug 3 2014 8:31AM
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shredasaurus_rex
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Totally legit bro. I seen it happen.
Aug 7 2014 12:58AM
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