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The official thread for all things Surface. We will check it every day and do our best to answer your questions about the brand, the product, the team riders, new plans, trips and other curiosities. For better or worse.

Check back every Friday as we will choose one random contributor to this thread and send them a complimentary care package to their doorstep. Simple as that.

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Dec 12 2012 4:45PM
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Alecabee
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I'm looking for a real butterybski from surface because i know you make good quality product, any suggestions?
Aug 20 2013 9:56PM
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Willard
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SOLD//super excited
Aug 20 2013 10:02PM
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DUKES
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when is the new site going to launch?
Aug 21 2013 1:22AM
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JibUrNut
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Will the Surface these in 175 be too long for someone that is 5'6" 185lbs, skis mostly park, in particular mainly rails and jumps <50ft on the east coast?

Im just worried cause I heard the effective edge on them is 180cm, and usually I ski something in the 165-170 range

Aug 21 2013 7:56AM
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ndye
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185lbs?? 175 will not be too long man, thats for sure
Aug 21 2013 9:00AM
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JibUrNut
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Yea.. 185lbs... Im a short stocky/fat kid lol... Im not worried about 175 but I heard that the these ski long, I like something that is a few cm shorter then what I should be on which is why I usually ski something that is a 165-170 depending on stiffness... currently I am riding a volkl wall at 169cm and I like the size... I find it a little stiff though... I was looking for something a little more playful and the these are so cheap... Im just worried that coming form a 169, a 175 surface these will feel too long...
Aug 21 2013 9:25AM
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unknowndeath
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they wont be too long. i've tried my friends and they feel pretty short. they're only like 174 which really isn't very long. 2.5 cm on either end of your skis is not going to make a huge difference. they ski shorter anyway because they are so soft.

they ski a little long on edge because the sidecut continues all the way to the tip, so the effective edge is a little longer when you're carving than most 174's, but its not really an issue and they feel fine in the park
Aug 21 2013 10:14AM
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*SURFACE
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Thanks for chiming in man - you are absolutely right about the effective edge running long. Hit me up with a PM with your address. I am gonna send you some swaggish.
Aug 21 2013 11:03AM
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*SURFACE
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Friends,

We have a few Causwell Kessler jackets left in stock. Sizes Medium + Large for $99.98 !!

Click HERE to purchase!
Aug 21 2013 12:01PM
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Contender
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I'm 5'6 too and made the jump from 169 to 175s on the Joysticks, youll never look back
Aug 21 2013 2:57PM
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JibUrNut
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ndye, swagarooni, getfigted, thanks for the help, +k

going to order some of THESE after I get out of work

Aug 21 2013 3:39PM
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gr4
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what happened to the causwell store on fort union? went by that area and saw it was empty. did you guys move your ops to the "showroom 1850"?
Aug 21 2013 11:08PM
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*SURFACE
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Hey - Yeah we closed it up. We had been there for almost 6 years and it was time for a change of scenery and to be closer to home for the two of us that work there.

The Showroom 1850 is a super small place where we can work from and focus on product design/improvement and sales/marketing.

All the numbers are the same (801) 733-2655 so feel free to give us a call with ANYTHING you need.
Aug 21 2013 11:22PM
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disco2000
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A question about the live frees. Is this ski more of a charger or a playful ski? Some seem to day the ski is stiff as he'll whole others say soft in the tips. How's the flex compared to something like the line sfbs?
Aug 22 2013 4:50AM
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*SURFACE
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Good question for sure. The Live Free's are the built on the most versatile shape in our line. The flex isn't too stiff like New Life or One Life... much softer, forgiving and flexible... and crazy light. My touring setup weighs 10.3 lbs with bindings!

For example, I am smaller guy.. like 5' 7" and 140 lbs. and ski the 181cm exclusively no matter the condition. I have a pair mounted with Dynafit binding and a pair with resort bindings. I don't charge crazy hard lines or send big cliffs, just shred cool mini golf lines, ski powder and cut up in bounds runs and even ski them in the summer in Mt Hood (not in the park!)

Maybe that helped...??
Aug 22 2013 10:25AM
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*SURFACE
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YOYOOYYYOOYOOYO!!

Just posted the "EST KIT" -- get a Surface pullover hoody and beanie for $49.98

Click HERE!
Aug 22 2013 6:12PM
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boppin
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Im 5"8, how big is the large surface pullover hoodie?
Aug 22 2013 7:33PM
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*SURFACE
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The large will fit you perfectly... however, if you are looking for a little bigger fit get the XL.

Aug 22 2013 8:06PM
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*SURFACE
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Great little interview with Brody Leven over at Powder Magazine. He's a beast.

Check it HERE!
Aug 26 2013 6:16PM
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*SURFACE
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Oi...!!!!

Just dropped a Causwell hooded baselayer piece on sale today. Enter the promo code "summer13" for 50% off this baselayer or ANY other piece left in stock from Causwell.

Click HERE!!
Aug 28 2013 3:00PM
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B-Right-On
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I tried to apply it to the Causwell kit but it didn't work ?
Aug 28 2013 7:56PM
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*SURFACE
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That code won't work on the kits because they're already priced so low! Sorry man!
Aug 28 2013 10:44PM
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B-Right-On
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Shiiiiit, buying a beanie then.
Aug 28 2013 11:53PM
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*SURFACE
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HAHA awesome!! Thanks man!!
Aug 29 2013 1:26AM
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*SURFACE
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Yay for Labor Day!! Buy any pair of skis from our web store and get a complimentary (that means free) pair of Joystick Park poles. This deal goes through Monday at midnight. Make haste.

Click HERE!
Aug 31 2013 1:44PM
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iannelson
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Is there anywhere i can find out the specs on this jacket, like zipper length and whatnot.

Sep 1 2013 1:34PM
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*SURFACE
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Beau Fredlund flashbacks from ski mountaineering in the Mt Cook Nat'l Park in New Zealand. We will post up a new photo of his expedition along with a caption from Beau about that particular photo.

Click HERE for the first one.

#fredlundflashbacks
Sep 1 2013 11:50PM
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*SURFACE
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Because backcountry skiing is work we are paying homage to the working class heroes in the ski community by offering remaining '12 Walk Frees for $209.00 + shipping. The 176's are sold out but there are a few pairs of 186cm left so make haste!!

Use promo code LABORDAY when checking out HERE!
Sep 3 2013 12:16AM
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SkiJay.
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Holy Deal!! too bad im broke.. Keep it up surface!!
Sep 3 2013 2:49PM
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virgin
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I had extured skis last season and no matter how i waxed them, they were almost always slow :o
Sep 3 2013 3:01PM
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Kretzschmar
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Yesss
Sep 3 2013 4:40PM
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KingTaco
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skied on the no time for 3 days, each day for maybe 3 hours because somehow i managed to break 3 sets of bindings in that time period.

thoughts on the skis were they had a crazy stiff/lack of flex pattern and it was almost impossible to make it to the park in off piste conditions. in the park they were pretty killer on rails. on the icy east coast jumps they were nothing short of terrifying.

in such a short time, the ski is already delaminating and the edge is pulling out from the tip of the ski. I also noticed, while i was deciding what i want to do with the skis, that the edges are somehow rusting and deteriorating; literally crumbling. Its the strangest thing. they were not left out in the snow, rain, or elements. They were in my basement hanging up with all my other skis, and none of which have similar oxidation happening.

now im seriously wondering what im going to do with these skis. Is it possible they are entirely useless after only 9 hours of use?
Sep 3 2013 5:34PM
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*SURFACE
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Wait.. you broke "3 sets of bindings in 9 hours" ?? Or three pairs of skis in 9 hours?

What you should do is send us your contact info and some good photos of these skis and we will go from there: warranty@surfaceskis.com

I will keep an eye out for your email.


Sep 4 2013 12:31AM
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KingTaco
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i appreciate it. ive heard great things about surface's warranty policy. The skis arent royally fucked but they are starting to break down a little more than typical for the amount of use theyve gotten

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as for the bindings. Day 1, first day of the season I broke an older pair of px12s. They actually tore out of the ski (which reminds me this might be related) and the binding wasnt reading a din so they were done. Second day i shattered the heelpiece on griffons. It was -20 so i thought the plastic just couldnt withstand the cold, but when i got them back on warranty I literally exploded the toe piece within about an hour

I will send an email, thanks
Sep 4 2013 12:45AM
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*SURFACE
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Damn!! Sounds like you need some bindings with some metal like some FKS or something.

Skiing is METAL!!
Sep 4 2013 4:29PM
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GANDALF
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HEAVY.
Sep 4 2013 4:47PM
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Willard
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When are the 185 all black These dropping?
Sep 4 2013 5:32PM
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*SURFACE
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We produced only 75 pairs of 185cm These for fall 13/14 and they sold out already. We definitely underestimated the demand for them.
Sep 5 2013 1:14AM
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DUKES
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welll jeez thanks for the heads up
Sep 5 2013 2:02AM
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KennyC
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It's funny how people talk shit about surface and then as soon as they see free product is involved they start riding dick. I drove around PC forever trying to find the surface shop. The only thing I managed to find is the 4frnt/saga building. Sad day.
Sep 5 2013 3:29AM
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*SURFACE
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We closed our store in SLC and moved into a private office/showroom over the summer.
Sep 5 2013 10:56AM
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B-Right-On
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pretty sure there was already an answer to this, but will all bases be sintered from now on ?
Sep 5 2013 11:19AM
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.[sanhedrin].
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Pic or it didn't happen.
Sep 5 2013 11:32AM
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*SURFACE
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No worries. For 13/14 they will be extruded like years past but for 14/15 will start sintered die-cut along with a bunch of other surprises.
Sep 5 2013 11:33AM
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*SURFACE
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SHIPMENT #1 of #surfaceblanks has hit the warehouse. Get them now and receive a free pair of @joystickusa park poles with your order at shop.freeskibrands.com $249.98 for blank park shreds and a pair of poles from down up North.

Click HERE to consume!
Sep 5 2013 11:37AM
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B-Right-On
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Awesome ! You guys are doing things right
Sep 5 2013 12:48PM
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*SURFACE
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haha what you didn't know?
Sep 5 2013 4:24PM
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GANDALF
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#getittogetheryergz
Sep 5 2013 4:45PM
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TheDers
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looking to get the new lifes. Im 6'2 210 and ski in idaho and tahoe. Do you think the 194 would be a good fit. Im really struggling with that or the 184
Sep 5 2013 5:39PM
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