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mattm7
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I'm looking at buying a fresh pair of skis and I like the look of the Rockwells and K2s Poachers, I know there's a lot of love for the Poachers but I can't really find any reviews on the Rockwells. Any of you guys skied them or got any thoughts on them?
Jul 17 2018 1:36PM
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GritznGravy
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I have a pair of Rockwells from a few years back. Really solid, versatile ski. Good Shape for variable snow conditions. I have skied them fast on east coast ice and skied a variety of conditions in Jackson. Also, bullet proof sidewall construction.
Jul 18 2018 6:20PM
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N41v131355
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GritznGravyI have a pair of Rockwells from a few years back. Really solid, versatile ski. Good Shape for variable snow conditions. I have skied them fast on east coast ice and skied a variety of conditions in Jackson. Also, bullet proof sidewall construction.

I agree, except I'm totally opposite on their durability. My pair was 15\16 or something like that and that was the most fragile skis I ever had. I also saw other amplids with blown sidewalls, delamed and one pair snapped in half
Jul 18 2018 7:28PM
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mattm7
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GritznGravyGood Shape for variable snow conditions


Thanks for responding, the shape and side cut really intrigued me, mostly worried about durability which sounds great, when did you get them?

**This post was edited on Jul 19th 2018 at 4:07:25pm
Jul 19 2018 4:05PM
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mattm7
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N41v131355I agree, except I'm totally opposite on their durability. My pair was 15\16 or something like that and that was the most fragile skis I ever had. I also saw other amplids with blown sidewalls, delamed and one pair snapped in half


I was worried someone would tell me this
Jul 19 2018 4:09PM
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GritznGravy
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mattm7Thanks for responding, the shape and side cut really intrigued me, mostly worried about durability which sounds great, when did you get them?

**This post was edited on Jul 19th 2018 at 4:07:25pm


Three years ago. I think things like delamming just happen at certain rate to all skis, somewhat regardless of the quality of the build. All I can say is I've skied over rocks, hit rails, and even urban and my sticks are as functional now as when I got them. That I know of, Amplid has a pretty good reputation for build quality.
Jul 20 2018 11:36AM
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