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Line Blend V. Nordica Soul Rider

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amieastcoastyet
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Whats up NS,

I have the line blends now and I have been using them for about 2 or 3 seasons now and I want something new. 50-50 park/all mountain -aggressive skier, natural stuff is what I usually mess around on, butters are a must. I was looking at the soul riders and was wondering if anyone had any experience/knowledge of these skis? If anyone could send me some feedback would be appreciated.
Jul 7 2015 10:15AM
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Ugmasugma
Posts: 149 - Karma: 273
This isn't one of the skis that you are looking at, but you should consider the K2 Domains. They are an all mountain/jib ski
Jul 14 2015 10:06PM
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baggis123
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Cant tell you about the Blends, but i have the soul riders and they are sick. Really sick flex for butters but they don't chatter too bad which is awesome. Definitely recommend them for all mountain but honestly for park, there really fun but not very durable. Ive had two pairs this season, first ones de-lamed and second got a cracked edges after a few days.
Jul 15 2015 1:46PM
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Freeskim@n
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baggis123Cant tell you about the Blends, but i have the soul riders and they are sick. Really sick flex for butters but they don't chatter too bad which is awesome. Definitely recommend them for all mountain but honestly for park, there really fun but not very durable. Ive had two pairs this season, first ones de-lamed and second got a cracked edges after a few days.


For park I'm rather looking into the OMW which is more durable, although I don't know about thicker edges compared to the soul... but my 2013 OMW held 2 seasons of heavy rail use before gettin to the 'whole lotta edge cracks and core appearing underfoot one ski' stage. I'ts nice they're bringing larger sizes (174 for me) and a larger underfoot. They also seem to have fixed some chipping issues by bevelling the topsheet a little which is meaning even more durable. Price isn't too bad on them and you can get decent use in all mountain and they definitely charge on groomers switch and forward. As they are still no good use in powder, I also probably will get another fatter ski around 110 i'm still not decided on.
Aug 16 2015 1:58AM
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G_B
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I have 2014 soul riders and 2016 blends. The blends are more buttery yet still stable. the soul riders are fun, but feel little damper on pop and the edge durability is poor. I would get blends!
Aug 17 2015 11:02AM
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baggis123
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tbh i would look into the on3p kartel 98s
Oct 23 2015 10:14AM
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G_B
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baggis123tbh i would look into the on3p kartel 98s


from what i've heard the kartels are a completely different ski compared to blends or soul riders. Kartels are stiff while blends and soul riders are relatively soft. Also the profile is different. I would look into them but keep in mind they are very different
Oct 24 2015 11:41PM
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baggis123
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G_Bfrom what i've heard the kartels are a completely different ski compared to blends or soul riders. Kartels are stiff while blends and soul riders are relatively soft. Also the profile is different. I would look into them but keep in mind they are very different


fair. they are quite different but have similar qualities. They are still really buttery and just a better ski. i just thought i would mention it because ive just bought some to replace my soul riders
Oct 25 2015 7:22AM
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