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Cheap but flexible skis

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Envixity
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hello guys!

I am looking for a pair of soft and cheap skis. some tips
Mar 26 2023 12:56PM
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Vish-shoe
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https://www.evo.com/skis/line-blend?image=221773/906616/line-skis-blend-skis-2023-.jpg&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2v-gBhC1ARIsAOQdKY26FKDnXsI3NKcFH6xB903rB5bTmwLPMHljCxdIIwsL4MZbPLRnBb0aAg62EALw_wcB
Mar 26 2023 1:30PM
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tutipups
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line blend but dont come back complaining they snapped
Mar 26 2023 1:43PM
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SchizoSkier
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Surface royale
Mar 26 2023 1:52PM
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PimpChimpin
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Incoming Vishnu wet comments
Mar 26 2023 2:09PM
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evanball
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Surface Royale 100%
Mar 26 2023 2:10PM
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Yukon_Cornelius
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Surface royales are like $400 rn
Mar 26 2023 7:36PM
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zoots_place
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how durable are royales? was thinking about grabbing some...
Mar 26 2023 9:07PM
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lukegeyer
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zoots_placehow durable are royales? was thinking about grabbing some...


edges are shit
Mar 26 2023 9:15PM
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TOAST.
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wish surfaces came in something a little longer than a 180/182.
Mar 26 2023 9:18PM
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steez_apprentice
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LiamFThello guys!

I am looking for a pair of soft and cheap skis. some tips


honestly vishnus are pretty affordable compared to something like a bdog, and wont snap like a blend. Just take care of them the way emmett instructs
Mar 26 2023 10:14PM
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SchizoSkier
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steez_apprenticehonestly vishnus are pretty affordable compared to something like a bdog, and wont snap like a blend. Just take care of them the way emmett instructs


V’s aren’t durable dude
Mar 26 2023 10:42PM
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PimpChimpin
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SchizoSkierV’s aren’t durable dude


They are pretty durable my man
Mar 26 2023 11:00PM
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SchizoSkier
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PimpChimpinThey are pretty durable my man


If you don’t ski hard maybe, they’re made in the same factory as surface btw. Everyone I know with vishnus including myself has not been happy with the durability
Mar 26 2023 11:02PM
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PimpChimpin
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SchizoSkierIf you don’t ski hard maybe, they’re made in the same factory as surface btw. Everyone I know with vishnus including myself has not been happy with the durability


Everyone I know has been happy with the durability so maybe try not to hit rocks and you’ll be good 👍
Mar 26 2023 11:04PM
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Chubz.
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SchizoSkierIf you don’t ski hard maybe, they’re made in the same factory as surface btw. Everyone I know with vishnus including myself has not been happy with the durability

You sound like a baby
Mar 26 2023 11:28PM
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SchizoSkier
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Chubz.You sound like a baby


U sound like ur a shit skier
Mar 27 2023 12:06AM
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PimpChimpin
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SchizoSkierU sound like ur a shit skier


Homie just mad cuz he got 1 edge crack after 50 days of skiing.

they are very durable for the price.
Mar 27 2023 12:11AM
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SchizoSkier
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PimpChimpinHomie just mad cuz he got 1 edge crack after 50 days of skiing.

they are very durable for the price.


Yeah for the price they’re a good ski, but they still aren’t durable
Mar 27 2023 12:13AM
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Jems
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PimpChimpinHomie just mad cuz he got 1 edge crack after 50 days of skiing.

they are very durable for the price.

no they aren’t unless you epoxy your edges like weast
Mar 27 2023 5:06AM
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AlmostCooler
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PimpChimpinEveryone I know has been happy with the durability so maybe try not to hit rocks and you’ll be good 👍


If I can’t wall ride on rocks I don’t want it
Mar 27 2023 9:29AM
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PussyFinder
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Just remember you get what you pay for.
Mar 27 2023 11:16AM
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bennwithtwons
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LiamFThello guys!

I am looking for a pair of soft and cheap skis. some tips


what size ski you looking for and what is your boot size?
Mar 27 2023 1:34PM
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MaimHelp
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AlmostCoolerIf I can’t wall ride on rocks I don’t want it



https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1067958/trim-7AF6C9EA-9D2C-482F-BFCA-F38272374B00-MOV
Mar 27 2023 1:58PM
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Farmville420
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PimpChimpinHomie just mad cuz he got 1 edge crack after 50 days of skiing.

they are very durable for the price.


Poachers are $430 rn so I gotta disagree
Mar 27 2023 2:39PM
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crustyboot.420
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Line honey badgees ir you want really cheap. I skued them couple years back and the durability was actually pretty good.
Mar 27 2023 3:19PM
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Envixity
Posts: 25 - Karma: -112
bennwithtwonswhat size ski you looking for and what is your boot size?


I just want some flexible and durable skis and my boot size is 27,5
i heard some people said this ski snapt and that ski snapped but i don´´t know how hard they skid on it
Mar 28 2023 2:37AM
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PacificRimJob
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any used kids ski will do
Mar 28 2023 2:53AM
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keagan.karstens
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I really love my reckoner 102s
you can get a brand new pair for just over 300 at snowcountryeu
Mar 28 2023 12:35PM
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Envixity
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keagan.karstensI really love my reckoner 102s
you can get a brand new pair for just over 300 at snowcountryeu


Thx man
do you reckomend true center mount
Mar 28 2023 12:42PM
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keagan.karstens
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LiamFTThx man
do you reckomend true center mount


I got mine at -1cm from center (I use them for only park) but it really doesn’t matter do center if that’s what you normally use and what you’re comfortable with
Mar 28 2023 12:43PM
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