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Moment Bibby vs. Surface One Life

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rudager
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Let me start off with, I have done plenty of research here and narrowed my choices down to one of these lovely skis here. Which one will it be?

I'm looking for a ski that will survive my last season before I head out to school. I have twisted and warped my 183cm Blends last year and the season before I destroyed and blew apart my 181 Thugs. So I'm hoping that one of these will survive. I am 6'2", around 170lbs. I live in Golden and ski Kicking Horse, so the ski is going to be everything, Big Mountain, Powder and just playing around of the drought days.
I'm heading out on plenty of road trips this year, so this ski will also take on the great abyss of different terrain.

This year I'm going with a rocker, I'm rather excited about it.

I want to hear about what people think about these two skis.
The Bibby would be the 186cm, and the One Life will be the 189cm. Both skis seem like they can handle anything.

Thank you
Oct 25 2009 9:46PM
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LMPJibbin
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i would love to get the 190 bibby's for the stiffer flex but i feel like 190 is huge for me. im 6'
Jan 19 2010 10:45PM
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Blokkie
Posts: 331 - Karma: 30
Im trying to order a pair of one life's but the shop guy responds slow to my emails!
stoked for this ski.
Jan 20 2010 6:18AM
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Elephant_Snot
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195 s7
Jan 20 2010 7:30AM
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factory81
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i want some one life's now. fucking right.
Feb 16 2010 10:58PM
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T-Holt
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Bump. I know I want to get a pair of Bibby Pros, but I don't know which size would be best. I'll be going to college at CU Boulder if that helps you get an idea of the terrain I'll be skiing. I'll prob be skiing at places like A-Basin, Keystone, Breck, etc. I have a park/everyday mediocre condition ski. I like charging, however I do like trees. I'm used to a 169 ARV, which is very flexy if it helps at all.
I'm hesitant to get the 190 because I'm afraid that they'll be tough to turn quickly and perform that well in the tighter trees.

If you have any other ski suggestions that would be great.
Jun 4 2010 5:09PM
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T-Holt
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Ignore my last post. I'm gonna buy the ON3p Billy Goats
Jun 4 2010 5:15PM
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Rockhound
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hey this is a bit of a bump! but, i'm 5'7 and 170 pounds

would the 179 one life ski too short for me?
i'm a 3+ skiier who lives in the PNW
Oct 4 2010 11:42PM
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rudager
Posts: 11332 - Karma: 4,597
Nah man. Although some other people might say different.
Are you still growing? The 189 is a sick ski. It's pretty big, and deserves a 30 minute time slot on Spike TV. If it's something you think you can handle. I don't know about you, but read this whole thread. Gives great insight to the ski's.

Bottom line in my opinion, the One Life is a big ski. Super stiff, super stable. Huge rocker. You're a bit shorter than me, but the weight and ability might let you handle the ski. Look into the New Life too, at 184. There isn't much discussion here about it. Some threads are kicking around though.



I'm going to go out and say this. This has been a very successful thread. Thank you to all.
Oct 5 2010 9:42AM
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Jules.
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definatly bibbys. everything that surface makes is shit. bibbys might be the best ski made.
Oct 5 2010 1:59PM
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rudager
Posts: 11332 - Karma: 4,597
That's kind of a shallow comment.

This thread is a year old. I'm long past my decision. Since then, I've added a pair of Green Lifes to my quiver too..

I have nothing against Moment. I'd buy a pair. I'm just very well satisfied with Surface right now.
Oct 5 2010 2:21PM
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Bludbath
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Have you been on a pair of their skis? If not you should probably keep your little shit talking mouth shut.

Surface has had a problem with durability of their park skis in the past its no secret, however they have rectified the situation and everything is above par now. Also they have some of the best CS in the game.


So next time please piss off, and let the adults finish their conversation.
Nov 4 2010 7:11PM
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