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Been looking for midfat ski for going out West. Should I pull the trigger on Devastators with bindings for only 500?

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FruitBootPro
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4frnt is having a baller sale rn that lets you get Devys with bindings included for only 500. Although the Devastators may not be my exact ski of choice, I feel like they would be a fun, nimble, and playful ski that could handle a lot. Not super stoked on no camber but whatever, I don't have much money rn and paying upwards of 800 for a set of skis and bindings doesn't sound good to me. 500 sound about right. I'm not exactly an all mountain freestyle wizard (or even very good at freestyle in general) so I figured any playful mid-fat ski would be fun and appropriate for my level. After reading some reviews of skis I wanted to demo skis like the K2 Marksman, Line Bacon, ON3P Kartel 108, etc. Devastators are also on this list.

Are there any reasons I should NOT do this? Are there any other similar sales going on rn?
Dec 31 2018 12:14AM
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FruitBootPro
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Also I'm leaving for Vail on the 2nd. If I get them shipped expedited would it be possible to ship directly to my lodge in Vail? Or would I have to ship somewhere else in the town where I could pick it up?
Dec 31 2018 12:37AM
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neocjk
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Could you link me to this sale? Sounds dope and i'm in the market for a similar ski
Dec 31 2018 1:28AM
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Non_State_Actor
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neocjkCould you link me to this sale? Sounds dope and i'm in the market for a similar ski

Not sure if it will work but that's the link from the email I received with the deal.

https://4frnt.com/pages/new-years-bundle?_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICIxMGxldmlzenVjc0BnbWFpbC5jb20iLCAia2xfY29tcGFueV9pZCI6ICJNRXE5dmMifQ%3D%3D&utm_campaign=2018%20New%20Years%20Bundle%20%28JXy2hU%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=All%20-%20Not%20Suppressed
Dec 31 2018 1:39AM
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itsthezzzzman
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TheVictator4frnt is having a baller sale rn that lets you get Devys with bindings included for only 500. Although the Devastators may not be my exact ski of choice, I feel like they would be a fun, nimble, and playful ski that could handle a lot. Not super stoked on no camber but whatever, I don't have much money rn and paying upwards of 800 for a set of skis and bindings doesn't sound good to me. 500 sound about right. I'm not exactly an all mountain freestyle wizard (or even very good at freestyle in general) so I figured any playful mid-fat ski would be fun and appropriate for my level. After reading some reviews of skis I wanted to demo skis like the K2 Marksman, Line Bacon, ON3P Kartel 108, etc. Devastators are also on this list.

Are there any reasons I should NOT do this? Are there any other similar sales going on rn?

I can’t think of any reasons not to pull the trigger tbh. 4frnt is a baller compony , I’ve had 3 pairs (switchblades, vandals, and uptrack cols). All of them have been a super dope ski besides the switchblades in my opinion. I imagine the devastaters being a wicked fun all mountain ski that you can take in the park and have 0 troubles. For only 499 I’d say it’s worth it. + they’re doing a buy one get one ski sale as well if you don’t end up choosing up the attack 13s. Btw I have no bias lol I ride moments ride now , just going on my expierence with 4frnt
Dec 31 2018 6:47AM
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7-11_Slurpee
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Bought the Devastators for the same reason two seasons ago. They are such a versatile fun ski. Powder day? Afternoon in the park? Carving some groomers? They got you covered. You might say "carving? It has no camber!" Uh yeah, they hold an edge. Even when I'm just skiing with my wife I'll usually pick them over a skinnier all mountain ski just because they're so much fun. That's also a solid deal so I'd say why not!

**This post was edited on Dec 31st 2018 at 7:04:20am
Dec 31 2018 7:00AM
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FruitBootPro
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Btw I’m 6’ tall and have 176 Blends almost center mounted. I’m planning to just use them as a Midwest park ski and that’s why i was looking for a midfat freestyle ski but do i really need one? Just wanna make sure I’m not spending unnecessary money
Dec 31 2018 12:48PM
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SofaKingSick
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TheVictatorBtw I’m 6’ tall and have 176 Blends almost center mounted. I’m planning to just use them as a Midwest park ski and that’s why i was looking for a midfat freestyle ski but do i really need one? Just wanna make sure I’m not spending unnecessary money


you don't NEED them but they'll perform loads better than blends in those situations. those are noodles
Dec 31 2018 1:20PM
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Cyanicenine
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Having no camber is underappreciated, the flatness underfoot means you can scrub at freight train speeds and not get bucked or hooked because your camber decided to bite into a piece of chunder. I would consider jumping on this deal myself but they already sold out of the 170's.
Dec 31 2018 6:11PM
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