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Making a stiff ski softer?

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grilled_steeze
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Last season I bought a pair of 163 Volkl kinks, not really knowing that much about them. First of all it was a mistake because they're short, but they're also super stiff. Is there any way I can soften them up?`
Nov 21 2016 6:07PM
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cdblu_freeski
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Just keep sanding them down till you like the flex.
Nov 21 2016 6:55PM
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Session
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Become a stronger skier.
Nov 21 2016 7:52PM
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fries
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be heavier
Nov 21 2016 7:59PM
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grilled_steeze
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SessionBecome a stronger skier.


Always trying to

J_Sbe heavier


I'm 205lbs and 5'10". If anything I want to be lighter
Nov 21 2016 8:11PM
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fries
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grilled_cheeseAlways trying to



I'm 205lbs and 5'10". If anything I want to be lighter


no you want to be heavier
Nov 21 2016 9:26PM
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CarsonDaSkier
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buy j skis basically noodles
Nov 22 2016 9:21AM
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cdblu_freeski
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Get full tilts
Nov 22 2016 10:21AM
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TheDoughAbides
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Just keep flexing them as much as you can...and buy new skis
Nov 22 2016 11:58AM
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.Hugo.
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grilled_cheeseAlways trying to



I'm 205lbs and 5'10". If anything I want to be lighter


Then youre the weakest 205 lb guy in all the land. Those arent stiff skis
Nov 23 2016 8:19AM
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SammyDubz
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use them. break em in.

that being said I could flex and butter my kinks since day one...
Nov 23 2016 9:38AM
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Cadenmccullough
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SammyDubzuse them. break em in.

that being said I could flex and butter my kinks since day one...


This. The more you ride them they will get slightly softer. Also don't think kinks are supposed to be very stiff though.
Nov 23 2016 4:37PM
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grilled_steeze
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SammyDubzuse them. break em in.

that being said I could flex and butter my kinks since day one...


I used them all last season, so they should be broken in. Is It possible that they're too short for someone my size to butter? By the time I get the tail of the ground for a nose butter the tip pretty much kicks out behind be.
Nov 23 2016 4:40PM
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Zypher
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grilled_cheeseI used them all last season, so they should be broken in. Is It possible that they're too short for someone my size to butter? By the time I get the tail of the ground for a nose butter the tip pretty much kicks out behind be.


Then they're too short. If you're 205 lbs and 5"10 you should easily be on 180cm skis first of all. Secondly, if the tips are kicking out from under you, its not the stiffness or the weight transfer of the ski, its the length. Get longer skis, get buttery. If you seriously think flex is an issue, theres J Skis, Shredators, etc. for soft ass skis.
Nov 23 2016 5:52PM
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grilled_steeze
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ZypherThen they're too short. If you're 205 lbs and 5"10 you should easily be on 180cm skis first of all. Secondly, if the tips are kicking out from under you, its not the stiffness or the weight transfer of the ski, its the length. Get longer skis, get buttery. If you seriously think flex is an issue, theres J Skis, Shredators, etc. for soft ass skis.


Thats the answer I was looking for. Thanks for the help.
Nov 23 2016 6:23PM
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Zypher
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grilled_cheeseThats the answer I was looking for. Thanks for the help.


Gotcha bud, good luck with the new ski search.
Nov 23 2016 6:39PM
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FluidMotion
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Agreed you might just have to bite the bullet and invest in some longer ones. At least there are some good sales this weekend. Good luck with your search!
Nov 24 2016 4:27PM
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