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salomon 1080

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juantru540
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Ive seen salomon 1080 orange with the yellow backround and salomon letters underneath and others with black backround and salomon logos on the tips....are they the same?
i´m reffering to the part of the ski that is in contact with the snow. Don´t know how else to say it
Feb 15 2005 6:54AM
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PowderCanuck
Posts: 2626 - Karma: 10
the base? I'm not quite sure what you're saying



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Feb 15 2005 2:44PM
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sivercartel7
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the ones with black bases are the race base i beleive, and i highly doubt you can get your hands on them unless you have connections. the ones with yellow bases and salomon on them are the ones you'll see 99 percent of the time, the ones you can buy in stores.
Feb 15 2005 7:16PM
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outerlimitz
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The new LAB skis have race bases. In some cases they are going for cheaper than regular 1080's
Feb 15 2005 11:11PM
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carve_chemist
Posts: 37 - Karma: 10
well were can you get em?

Feb 16 2005 1:07AM
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juantru540
Posts: 27 - Karma: 133
I ride the yellow base ones and just want to know if the black base have any difference appart from the colour
Feb 16 2005 2:40PM
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polishskier
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ya i seen those too but ididnt no the differance

Feb 16 2005 3:43PM
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freeskier1316
Posts: 1771 - Karma: 27
i think they might be like the pro model some one correct me if i'm wrong

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Feb 16 2005 8:02PM
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*542*
Posts: 1224 - Karma: 19
i have only seen pros with the black base.

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Feb 16 2005 8:06PM
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*542*
Posts: 1224 - Karma: 19
does anybody know where to get the black base?

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Feb 16 2005 8:52PM
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ifsa_alum
Posts: 355 - Karma: 10
I guess you guys are referring to skis with the P-Tex 6000-density bases? You will only find them on Salomon's race and S-Lab skis. Why? Speed. They can hold more wax and get faster over time IF you are meticulous and take care of them.

Damage to the base via core shots, rails, etc. will result in higher repair bills as p-tex drips will not hold. They will require base welds and a good tech. You have to ask yourself if it's worth it.
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Feb 17 2005 11:02AM
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