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Flexible Skis

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butteryy
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Ok, I know there are tons of threads about this topic but I feel like none of them are the flex I need.
I'm looking for the biggest noodles ever, I heard about the Vishnu WET but I feel like I need to try the flex out in person and not travel 1k miles all the way to Yomie (Although I would be happy to).
I went to a shop and I tested the flex on the HoneyBadger TBL but I was only there for a minute so I couldn't decide if I wanted them.
I know a lot of people say blends are noodles but I haven't really seen them in action. If anyone could help that would be great.
Jan 31 2024 10:46AM
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animator
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Blend is going to be the softest readily available mass production ski, it’s stupid how soft it is
Jan 31 2024 10:49AM
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butteryy
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animatorBlend is going to be the softest readily available mass production ski, it’s stupid how soft it is


Any specific year in particular?
Jan 31 2024 10:51AM
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Static
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Surface Royales might be the softest.
Jan 31 2024 10:57AM
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butteryy
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StaticSurface Royales might be the softest.


Damn, thank you those look dope. I'll wait to see a few more responses for my final decision
Jan 31 2024 11:28AM
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Zurg
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Jskis Vacation

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1086269/Ski-Review---3-Hot-All-Mountain-Twin-Tip-Skis
Go to 4:02 to see the flex. I had the same pair and could do the same thing with no effort.
Jan 31 2024 12:10PM
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tomfoolery
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railskiDamn, thank you those look dope. I'll wait to see a few more responses for my final decision


royales are not that soft. on a scale of ten I would say maybe a 5. blends are super soft but have durability issues
Jan 31 2024 12:41PM
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Samskiman
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Blend is super soft but ive heard that the Bdog edgeless might be softer but ive never flexed it
Jan 31 2024 12:53PM
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Sighman_Fisher
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tomfooleryroyales are not that soft. on a scale of ten I would say maybe a 5. blends are super soft but have durability issues


i had the 2020 royales and after breaking them in they were super flexy, fun ski
Jan 31 2024 1:06PM
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animator
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ZurgJskis Vacation

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1086269/Ski-Review---3-Hot-All-Mountain-Twin-Tip-Skis
Go to 4:02 to see the flex. I had the same pair and could do the same thing with no effort.


This is a good call too the vacation is dumb flexible
Jan 31 2024 2:42PM
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Zurg
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animatorThis is a good call too the vacation is dumb flexible


They are stupid fun. I love that ski.
Jan 31 2024 2:54PM
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BayAreaJerry
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animatorThis is a good call too the vacation is dumb flexible


All play is a really good one too I havent found a ski as soft as mine yet but I have yet bend a blend
Jan 31 2024 3:09PM
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butteryy
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ZurgJskis Vacation

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1086269/Ski-Review---3-Hot-All-Mountain-Twin-Tip-Skis
Go to 4:02 to see the flex. I had the same pair and could do the same thing with no effort.


animatorThis is a good call too the vacation is dumb flexible


ZurgThey are stupid fun. I love that ski.


I'm hearing very good thing about the vacations but I think they're sold out, no?
Jan 31 2024 3:11PM
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Zurg
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railskiI'm hearing very good thing about the vacations but I think they're sold out, no?


One of the graphics for the vacation sold out. They still have 73 in stock for the other graphic!
Jan 31 2024 3:18PM
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butteryy
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ZurgOne of the graphics for the vacation sold out. They still have 73 in stock for the other graphic!


Sick, thank you
Jan 31 2024 3:19PM
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Zurg
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For sure dude! Hmu if you have any questions on them. If you end up going that route I can help out with a little discount code.
Jan 31 2024 3:20PM
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BayAreaJerry
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ZurgFor sure dude! Hmu if you have any questions on them. If you end up going that route I can help out with a little discount code.


a real homie right here fr
Jan 31 2024 3:38PM
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butteryy
Posts: 31 - Karma: -23
ZurgFor sure dude! Hmu if you have any questions on them. If you end up going that route I can help out with a little discount code.


I appreciate that a lot man. You're a real one, i'll let you know when I make my final decision. Thank you so much again.
Jan 31 2024 3:47PM
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IsaacNW82
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The only time I've heard of people objectively measuring a ski's stiffness is @alude 's Soothski comparator (https://soothski.com/), although its not a complete list of every ski ever made. Here's a few skis that came to mind compared objectively (~all 180cm ish length):




it looks like the Blends are definitely some of the softest out there, although older Line SFB's and Blends were even softer
Jan 31 2024 4:25PM
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steez_apprentice
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the blue and white jets from what I've heard are insanely flexible and Mike Brewer is always on his but finding a pair is like a needle in a haystack. Bdog edgeless also super flexible from what I've heard
Jan 31 2024 4:44PM
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