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Skis similar to Line Blend?

Gooskin
Posts: 138 - Karma: 1,633
May 15 2015 11:01AM

I wanted to buy a pair of Line Blend skis for next year, but they have a very low availability in last year's model (which is the cheaper decision) so what are skis with similar flex, use, etc. to the Blend?

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fredyferl
Posts: 2906 - Karma: 14,410
May 15 2015 12:10PM

Nordica Soulrider

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Crispy.
Posts: 6102 - Karma: 7,626
May 15 2015 12:38PM

K2 Shreditor 102

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S.J.W
Posts: 7609 - Karma: 31,182
May 15 2015 12:52PM

Faction 2.0, Armada Al Dente, Sir Francis Bacon

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shin-bang
Posts: 4100 - Karma: 6,992
May 15 2015 2:19PM

Crispy.K2 Shreditor 102

Yesss ^ came here to say this

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jynx81
Posts: 359 - Karma: 479
May 15 2015 2:25PM

I have some blends from 2 years ago with the rasta gfx. 75 if you want inbox me. Other then that I would k2 shred 102. On3p has one too

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shin-bang
Posts: 4100 - Karma: 6,992
May 15 2015 2:25PM

Crispy.K2 Shreditor 102

Yesss ^ came here to say this

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shin-bang
Posts: 4100 - Karma: 6,992
May 15 2015 2:26PM

didnt mean to dub post but I'll go for the triple

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Gooskin
Posts: 138 - Karma: 1,633
May 15 2015 7:28PM

How are the Shreditors in comparison with the playfulness?

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Crispy.
Posts: 6102 - Karma: 7,626
May 15 2015 7:45PM

GooskinHow are the Shreditors in comparison with the playfulness?

I have never flexed a Blend, but my Shreditors are sooo buttery! Awesome ski.

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Zurg
Posts: 1486 - Karma: 4,701
May 15 2015 10:57PM

icelantic danollie

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casey_cope
Posts: 675 - Karma: 3,398
May 16 2015 12:35AM

Fatypus L-Toro

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Janky
Posts: 1323 - Karma: -100
May 16 2015 12:40AM

Moment PB&J, stiff bitches tho. Have rode both, liked the PBJ more.

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Hoodliving
Posts: 1033 - Karma: 1,873
May 16 2015 11:33AM

I'll say it again and again revision talisman, super nice flex pattern just as soft as this years blends but offer more control I think, very poppy but playful and you can get them for 280 shipped. I snapped a core but they are super boss on their warranty policy.

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Gfunkrussell
Posts: 230 - Karma: 1,073
May 16 2015 12:02PM

Nothing can compare to the BLEND...

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StangelDangle
Posts: 567 - Karma: 489
May 16 2015 12:14PM

The Pettitor 120

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dick_licker
Posts: 31 - Karma: 93
May 16 2015 12:24PM

GooskinI wanted to buy a pair of Line Blend skis for next year, but they have a very low availability in last year's model (which is the cheaper decision) so what are skis with similar flex, use, etc. to the Blend?

I think a pair of icelantic da'nollies or nomads would be similar.

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dirty.
Posts: 736 - Karma: 69
May 16 2015 8:34PM

As someone whos rode blends for like 7 years i gotta say get your hands on some 4frnt codys if you can, such an awesome ski, very similar to the blend. I think 4frnt changed the name to the gaucho last year but pretty sure its the same ski maybe a little stiffer.

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-emile-
Posts: 6610 - Karma: 8,583
May 16 2015 9:59PM

Crispy.K2 Shreditor 102

.WashingtonYesss ^ came here to say this

except not at all.

the blend is a park ski, the shreditor isn't.

the edges are thinner so you'll break the 102 way quicker than the blend and the flex pattern isn't uniform in the shredditor.

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shin-bang
Posts: 4100 - Karma: 6,992
May 16 2015 10:33PM

-emile-except not at all.

the blend is a park ski, the shreditor isn't.

the edges are thinner so you'll break the 102 way quicker than the blend and the flex pattern isn't uniform in the shredditor.

Shreditors

131/102/125

Blends

132/100/122

so width wise no more difference than 3mm??? id call them similar skis?

both are soft skis.

lolol ive seen more people riding the 102 more in the park than the blend.

both are "all mtn" skis.

both are fun to ride.

he asked for a similar ski to the blend, he didnt ask which one will "break" faster. heck ive even seen quite a few cases here on ns that they've snapped their blends.

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fresh_prince
Posts: 993 - Karma: 11,910
May 16 2015 10:36PM

-emile-except not at all.

the blend is a park ski, the shreditor isn't.

the edges are thinner so you'll break the 102 way quicker than the blend and the flex pattern isn't uniform in the shredditor.

Sponsored by line

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shin-bang
Posts: 4100 - Karma: 6,992
May 16 2015 10:45PM

fresh_princeSponsored by line

GOTEEEEEM hahahahha

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fresh_prince
Posts: 993 - Karma: 11,910
May 16 2015 10:48PM

.WashingtonGOTEEEEEM hahahahha

#REKT

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-emile-
Posts: 6610 - Karma: 8,583
May 17 2015 12:47AM

fresh_princeSponsored by line

my skis are 102s haha

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.Hugo.
Posts: 17360 - Karma: 28,469
May 17 2015 7:55AM

.WashingtonShreditors

131/102/125

Blends

132/100/122

so width wise no more difference than 3mm??? id call them similar skis?

both are soft skis.

lolol ive seen more people riding the 102 more in the park than the blend.

both are "all mtn" skis.

both are fun to ride.

he asked for a similar ski to the blend, he didnt ask which one will "break" faster. heck ive even seen quite a few cases here on ns that they've snapped their blends.

Like emile said the edges on the shreditors are thinner, theyll wear out a lot faster. The shreditors also do not have a symmetrical flex pattern or symmetrical rocker/early rise like the blends do. The shreditors have a tapered tip and tail and more rocker.

So while they may have a similar sidecut they are actually quite different

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galardogod
Posts: 1693 - Karma: 5,115
May 17 2015 9:47AM

Armada ARVTi . They are stiffer then blends but not as stiff as you think and they absolutely charge

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Gooskin
Posts: 138 - Karma: 1,633
May 20 2015 10:17AM

So because the Shreditor isn't symmetrical and has weaker edges, does it ride very differently from the Blend or does it feel the same/similar?

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.Hugo.
Posts: 17360 - Karma: 28,469
May 20 2015 10:27AM

GooskinSo because the Shreditor isn't symmetrical and has weaker edges, does it ride very differently from the Blend or does it feel the same/similar?

Couldnt tell ya for sure, Ive only ridden the blend. I would assume it rides different but thats only speculation. And different doesnt mean bad either

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Gooskin
Posts: 138 - Karma: 1,633
May 20 2015 10:47AM

.Hugo.Couldnt tell ya for sure, Ive only ridden the blend. I would assume it rides different but thats only speculation. And different doesnt mean bad either

Yeah, I still feel like it would be pretty similar but I'm not sure. I really wish the Blends had more availability with low-ish prices like other skis this time of year

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Cyanicenine
Posts: 966 - Karma: 2,296
May 20 2015 1:51PM

Line blend

132/100/122

Fischer Big Stix 100

131/100/123

They look pretty damn close, but it's hard to say how the flex matches up. Line tends to make pretty soft skis, I don't know about Fischer. They both have early rise in the tips and tails, but the blends have a tiny bit of tip taper unlike the big stix. I think that makes the big stix look more attractive imho because you'll have more effective edge for ripping down the mountain.

The big stixs can be found for 61% off. If price is your main concern definitely look at what is available here; http://www.steepandcheap.com/gear-cache/the-after-season-sale---savings-up-to-75-off

Some other skis like the rocker 2 100's and faction prodigies are up for super cheap as well, although their specs don't line up quite as perfectly.

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