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Logan32
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I've been riding an 85 underfoot for the past few years, I'm probably going to buy the line blends however they're 100 underfoot. Will the Blends be harder to spin on, or will it not make a difference?
Apr 6 2016 5:15PM
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T.O.
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You'll be fine.
Apr 6 2016 5:31PM
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a_burger
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they will spin slower but fat skis are so much funner on rails for doing surface swaps or 5050s
Apr 6 2016 6:01PM
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Black.Bird
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Take a look at the Nordica Soul Rider 87, which is coming out next year. The Soul Rider is a similar ski as the Blend, but you can now get it with a 87mm waist.
Apr 6 2016 9:08PM
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mostlyyogurt
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I rode afterbangs for 2 years before I switched to the blends. You will have no problem spinning with them cus their swing weight is super low. And they're so much fun all over the mountain. Only downside is they're not super durable
Apr 7 2016 9:06AM
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Line_Skis
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Big jump up in width but should be fine, especially if you're mounting close to center it makes the swing weight more balanced. go for it! thanks!
Apr 7 2016 2:36PM
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Logan32
Posts: 30 - Karma: 62
Line_SkisBig jump up in width but should be fine, especially if you're mounting close to center it makes the swing weight more balanced. go for it! thanks!


I was going for a completely center mount, that works sufficiently on the Blend right?
Apr 7 2016 8:49PM
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cheerio
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Line_SkisBig jump up in width but should be fine, especially if you're mounting close to center it makes the swing weight more balanced. go for it! thanks!


Logan32I was going for a completely center mount, that works sufficiently on the Blend right?


I think they're saying as long as its center or close to it you'll be fine (meaning: not to mount them further back).
Apr 8 2016 10:03PM
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Skates_skis
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Logan32I was going for a completely center mount, that works sufficiently on the Blend right?


I mounted mine center which was TIIITS in the park but all mountain was a bit harder so you might want to mount em -1.5 or -2.0 from center for more versatility. Just my 2 cents.
Apr 10 2016 12:13AM
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Jesse_
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fruitsnacker69I mounted mine center which was TIIITS in the park but all mountain was a bit harder so you might want to mount em -1.5 or -2.0 from center for more versatility. Just my 2 cents.


I mounted my blends -2 from true centre and they work great. Spinning off rails is still pretty easy and being mounted a little father back is great for pow too. Just my opinion.
Apr 10 2016 11:37PM
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