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2014 4frnt switchblade thoughts?

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ethanfrayne
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So I am looking at this as a possible contender for next years planks. Has anyone ridden it? How would you say does it hand rails and jumps? Is it a fun ski to ride? Thanks! Any advice or thought son it help and get +K!
Jun 17 2014 10:41AM
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shin-bang
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ive never ridden it, but i have a friend who rode the 2013 as his daily driver. he loves it and says its really fun. ive seen a lot of people use it too for jumps, and rails. with imput from my friend he really really likes and sounds like a good ski for you. also, what is your height and weight, and how aggressive do you ski?
Jun 17 2014 6:51PM
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CubanLinx
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I rode on these skis for a day and they were extremely fun. They did really well all mountain but unfortunately i did not have time to test them in the park. They were really playful and buttery but also stable.
Jun 17 2014 8:31PM
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ethanfrayne
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ski_da_powive never ridden it, but i have a friend who rode the 2013 as his daily driver. he loves it and says its really fun. ive seen a lot of people use it too for jumps, and rails. with imput from my friend he really really likes and sounds like a good ski for you. also, what is your height and weight, and how aggressive do you ski?


I am 145 and 5'11". What size should I get as I am planning on center mounting them. Also in the park I would say I am mildly aggressive
Jun 18 2014 11:23AM
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BskiP
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Super fun ski! I'm obviously a little biased, but the ski is solid enough underfoot to take big hits, soft enough in the tip and tail to keep it super playful/buttery. I would recommend the 176 or 181 for you if you are 5'11. You will be fine either way depending on personal preference of having a longer or shorter ski.
Jun 18 2014 3:52PM
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shin-bang
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181 should be pefect. i ride crjs in 188 and im6'1. this sounds like a really good pick of ski for you
Jun 18 2014 4:16PM
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mhaskins
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I have a 2012 pair and they are amazing completely transformed my skiing, better than many dedicated all mountain skis, but your probably more interested in the park side. They are very stable and comfortable on large hits and stiffer than most park skis about average on rails and swingweight I love them and will be using them for a third season this year because I enjoy them so much
Jul 14 2014 11:04PM
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