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.CJ.
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So I just graduated HS and my parents are getting me a new setup as a graduation gift but I don't quite know what I want. I love the buttery flex and durability of my 2015 kitten factory rayzrblaydz.

I was thinking of getting next years model of the KF's but I'm open to other options and durability is a huge factor for me.
Jun 19 2017 11:34PM
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Swandog7
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Not to hijack your thread but how did you like your Kitten Factroys? Considering to get the Rayzr 105s for next season.

Also if you want a slightly more nimble, skinnier version of the Rayzr 95s (the predecessor of the rayzerblades) the Moment Vice or the Moment PB&J they wouldn't be bad to look at, the PB&J is a 101 underfoot and the Vice 83, both have the exact same profile so the PB&J is just a wider version of the vice. Sorry its really late so that might sound like garbage.

You almost might want to look into a Kartel 98, I think a relatively similar profile and flex, maybe look out for them.

Other side Id probably stick with KF, they seem like a quality brand from what Ive heard, wouldn't bad to grab another pair if you already enjoyed them
Jun 20 2017 12:57AM
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BirtDike
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Jun 20 2017 12:12PM
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Cadenmccullough
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Icelantic nomad 95's are super flexy and durable from what I've heard.
Jun 20 2017 1:08PM
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.CJ.
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Swandog7Not to hijack your thread but how did you like your Kitten Factroys? Considering to get the Rayzr 105s for next season.

Also if you want a slightly more nimble, skinnier version of the Rayzr 95s (the predecessor of the rayzerblades) the Moment Vice or the Moment PB&J they wouldn't be bad to look at, the PB&J is a 101 underfoot and the Vice 83, both have the exact same profile so the PB&J is just a wider version of the vice. Sorry its really late so that might sound like garbage.

You almost might want to look into a Kartel 98, I think a relatively similar profile and flex, maybe look out for them.

Other side Id probably stick with KF, they seem like a quality brand from what Ive heard, wouldn't bad to grab another pair if you already enjoyed them

Thanks for the recommendation.

As for my KF's I absolutely love them. After 2.5 seasons of moderate rails, I only have 2 edge cracks total and one is starting to split out a little bit. I've abused these skis and haven't really taken good care of them but they hold up perfectly fine. I only have one core shot and it hasn't affected the ski at all. Carving isn't the best but that's because I'm used to slalom skis.

That's why they're my number one choice.
Jun 20 2017 1:28PM
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.CJ.
Posts: 1509 - Karma: 3,669
Swandog7Not to hijack your thread but how did you like your Kitten Factroys? Considering to get the Rayzr 105s for next season.

Also if you want a slightly more nimble, skinnier version of the Rayzr 95s (the predecessor of the rayzerblades) the Moment Vice or the Moment PB&J they wouldn't be bad to look at, the PB&J is a 101 underfoot and the Vice 83, both have the exact same profile so the PB&J is just a wider version of the vice. Sorry its really late so that might sound like garbage.

You almost might want to look into a Kartel 98, I think a relatively similar profile and flex, maybe look out for them.

Other side Id probably stick with KF, they seem like a quality brand from what Ive heard, wouldn't bad to grab another pair if you already enjoyed them

Thanks for the recommendation.

As for my KF's I absolutely love them. After 2.5 seasons of moderate rails, I only have 2 edge cracks total and one is starting to split out a little bit. I've abused these skis and haven't really taken good care of them but they hold up perfectly fine. I only have one core shot and it hasn't affected the ski at all. Carving isn't the best but that's because I'm used to slalom skis.

That's why they're my number one choice.
Jun 20 2017 1:28PM
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