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Should we bring back the Hellbents?

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snowfinder
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Found out about this company, https://heritagelabskis.com and listened to his interview on blister. He contacted ski factories and placed orders for skis that people love but companies no longer make. NS could do the same thing for the Hellbents or other beloved now gone skis. If we get enough people in we could place an order at one of these factories.

**This thread was edited on Dec 29th 2022 at 2:42:56pm
Dec 29 2022 2:42PM
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JibInMyPants
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Hellbents are stupid, but we love them for that reason. I still have a mint pair that maybe only get 2-3 days a year, but they are a blast. I wonder how any pre-orders it would take to have them built?
Dec 29 2022 4:31PM
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snowfinder
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JibInMyPantsHellbents are stupid, but we love them for that reason. I still have a mint pair that maybe only get 2-3 days a year, but they are a blast. I wonder how any pre-orders it would take to have them built?

Talked to never summer a few years ago and for their molds I think they said 10-15 pairs. Best bet would be to find k2's factory in china. Spent some time looking for it no luck yet.
Dec 29 2022 5:23PM
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Casey
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Hellbents were my daily driver for a few years. The 189 probably the only ski you can do this with the effective edge is so short.

Key takeaways:

I got way better at skiing switch. Hard to understate this point.

In powder they are so maneuverable it’s not even funny.

Can’t cheat with weight transfers between carves and body position with a ski that heavy. But then going back to a normal ski you fucking suck because you’ve been cheating the whole time with the center mount.

Going to feel like you’re about to die on ice and you’re not wrong, you might be about to die.

Wind up like you’re doing a 1080 to whip a 3 around in the park. Then realize that’s stupid and only do 180s no matter what
Dec 29 2022 9:19PM
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Casey
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CaseyHellbents were my daily driver for a few years. The 189 probably the only ski you can do this with the effective edge is so short.

Key takeaways:

I got way better at skiing switch. Hard to understate this point.

In powder they are so maneuverable it’s not even funny.

Can’t cheat with weight transfers between carves and body position with a ski that heavy. But then going back to a normal ski you fucking suck because you’ve been cheating the whole time with the center mount.

Going to feel like you’re about to die on ice and you’re not wrong, you might be about to die.

Wind up like you’re doing a 1080 to whip a 3 around in the park. Then realize that’s stupid and only do 180s no matter what

Oh also just buy the Pettitor it’s snappier lighter and has taper
Dec 29 2022 9:20PM
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rudolph
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Your best bet is to go through gp87 and make skis at their factory. You would be shocked when you see what brands they manufacture...
Dec 30 2022 8:33AM
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Lonely
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I would place an order in a heartbeat if it ever was available
Dec 30 2022 9:29AM
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snowfinder
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rudolphYour best bet is to go through gp87 and make skis at their factory. You would be shocked when you see what brands they manufacture...


looked at them yesterday
Dec 30 2022 10:16AM
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tomPietrowski
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We still have the molds and there was talk a year or so ago to make some more. Maybe be vocal on socials that we should make them again 🤷‍♂️
Dec 30 2022 8:35PM
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TOAST.
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tomPietrowskiMaybe be vocal on socials

Ew
Dec 30 2022 9:26PM
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snowfinder
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tomPietrowskiWe still have the molds and there was talk a year or so ago to make some more. Maybe be vocal on socials that we should make them again 🤷‍♂️


https://www.instagram.com/back2hellbent/ done
Dec 30 2022 10:54PM
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snowfinder
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If anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks
Jan 1 2023 10:32AM
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kalle.
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snowfinderIf anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks

2012 charley ager segment on youtube
Jan 1 2023 11:15AM
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jake_s
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snowfinderIf anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks


https://youtu.be/isb2CLQNpW4
Jan 1 2023 1:19PM
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Coochieman7
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Still have some mint condition hellbents so I’m chillin, definitely one of the quirkiest most fun skis I’ve ridden
Jan 1 2023 2:47PM
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snowfinder
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jake_shttps://youtu.be/isb2CLQNpW4


oooh fresh content
Jan 1 2023 4:01PM
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muffMan.
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Some dude was selling some mint mounted once hellbents for 150. I was about to pick them up then he stopped responding. Haven’t seen em around me since
Jan 1 2023 4:16PM
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snowfinder
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Coochieman7Still have some mint condition hellbents so I’m chillin, definitely one of the quirkiest most fun skis I’ve ridden


Fat floppy and fun
Jan 2 2023 2:36PM
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saskskier
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snowfinderIf anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks


Potato quality, but this will always be my favourite Hellbent edit...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uef31X3QGSQ

Also, all of IDEA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqgzI-XVg4c

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2023 at 7:11:17pm

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2023 at 7:11:37pm
Jan 2 2023 7:07PM
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Slowbro
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CaseyOh also just buy the Pettitor it’s snappier lighter and has taper

Agreed have some mint 2013 pettitors, never giving those things up.
Jan 2 2023 8:12PM
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snowfinder
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saskskierPotato quality, but this will always be my favourite Hellbent edit...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uef31X3QGSQ

Also, all of IDEA:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqgzI-XVg4c

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2023 at 7:11:17pm

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2023 at 7:11:37pm


Best edit ever from a potato.
Jan 3 2023 9:13AM
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Raf.Diaz.
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Now there’s a very niche meme page skiing is cool
Jan 3 2023 10:24PM
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extremeju
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Seriously i don't understand why people said the need stiff ski for hard charging, the hellbent is very soft while you can charge hard in variable snow conditions, ski fast and stomp big landing.
Jan 4 2023 9:57AM
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DUBIE
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1060073/YKWII-Sean-Decker
Jan 4 2023 10:10AM
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snowfinder
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DUBIEhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1060073/YKWII-Sean-Decker


Been searching for this one
Jan 4 2023 11:28AM
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maaattt
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tomPietrowskiWe still have the molds and there was talk a year or so ago to make some more. Maybe be vocal on socials that we should make them again 🤷‍♂️


If these molds are stateside I'm going to be so annoying until I can get a press set up
Jan 4 2023 3:27PM
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Woody.
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Fuck this made me wanna ski my hellbents
Jan 4 2023 5:22PM
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JibInMyPants
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I think Pat Haggerty had an old POV edit on a pair of gen 1 Hellbent's... I'll see if I can dig it up somewhere
Jan 5 2023 1:29PM
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skibum_mark
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sign me up coach
Jan 5 2023 10:23PM
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Farmville420
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I would pay more for Iron Maiden’s printed on to some poachers instead
Jan 5 2023 10:49PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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snowfinderIf anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/904539/K2-SKEEZE-2012-Charley-Ager-Segment
Jan 5 2023 10:57PM
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jake_s
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5AyLuDznkk
Jan 6 2023 3:31AM
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snowfinder
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jake_shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5AyLuDznkk


good find
Jan 11 2023 3:08PM
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JibInMyPants
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snowfindergood find


Super good find. I remember watching that back in the day. I think the best part of this idea is all of the nostalgic edits that are coming back.
Jan 11 2023 5:38PM
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paulgenovese
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DUBIEhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1060073/YKWII-Sean-Decker

That was amazing
Jan 11 2023 7:26PM
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Skibumsmith
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snowfinderIf anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks


Zak Mousseau seg in UNTITL3D
Jan 12 2023 1:42AM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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This is not a question, the world needs bents
Jan 13 2023 1:30AM
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andreyer
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Yes absolutely yes. Phat 180s and hellbents no doubt
Jan 19 2023 8:48PM
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ModMommy
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matt make me a pair plz
Feb 2 2023 11:24AM
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supremeblientele
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bring back the OG petitors, god that was the best ski k2 ever made
Feb 2 2023 11:35AM
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KootenayRipper69
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snowfinderIf anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks


Watch peace lily by Dylan Siggers. Zak rides (I think) 09 bents
Feb 3 2023 1:20AM
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extremeju
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New K2 , not reckoner 122
Feb 3 2023 4:41AM
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maaattt
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extremeju


New K2 , not reckoner 122

I don't think I'll get in trouble for saying it's not a hellbent either but it's really sick. Like really sick
Feb 5 2023 10:44AM
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CTD
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ironically enough i just remounted mine. all time favorite ski
Feb 5 2023 9:08PM
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snowfinder
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CTDironically enough i just remounted mine. all time favorite ski


smart move
Feb 9 2023 11:31AM
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tri_photo
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JibInMyPantsHellbents are stupid, but we love them for that reason. I still have a mint pair that maybe only get 2-3 days a year, but they are a blast. I wonder how any pre-orders it would take to have them built?


Honestly I dream of one, just one, waist deep pow day where I could alternate laps between the Pontoons and the Hellbents
Feb 9 2023 12:09PM
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JibInMyPants
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tri_photoHonestly I dream of one, just one, waist deep pow day where I could alternate laps between the Pontoons and the Hellbents


I just saw a dude riding a mint set of OG Pontoons at Breck last weekend, and it was pretty nostalgic. I've never had a chance to get a full day on a pair, but I just picture all the old McConkey edits when he was riding 'toons.
Feb 9 2023 1:31PM
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blazeonyia
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Bring the bents back. Also bring the OG Shredditors back as a lot of you have said. I'll add the 2005 Seth Pistols to this list. The yellow 179s were 95 underfoot. Funny that old school pow sticks are now what you would ride in the park
Feb 9 2023 1:42PM
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saskskier
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blazeonyiaBring the bents back. Also bring the OG Shredditors back as a lot of you have said. I'll add the 2005 Seth Pistols to this list. The yellow 179s were 95 underfoot. Funny that old school pow sticks are now what you would ride in the park


To be fair, Abma (and I think a few other K2 guys) were using Seth Pistols in the park when they came out.
Feb 9 2023 2:27PM
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gnarley_marl
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I absolutely would LOVE a re run of the Hellbent. I have considered on multiple occasions purchasing one of the few remaining pairs that are still circulating for way above the original price. It's a shame big flappy skis like these were only made at a time in my life when I couldn't afford to have more than one ski in my quiver... And they must have graphics in the same spirit if they return. MUST. but no die cut bases, just printed only K?
Feb 9 2023 4:41PM
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muffMan.
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Wonder how popular a "mega wide" from vishnu would be.

130 width and shaped after the hellbent, with a similar topsheet style. I would buy it.
Feb 9 2023 7:12PM
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