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K2 Hellbents in 2020

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JuncoFlocks
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What's your opinion on the K2 Hellbents compared to newer skis? Are they still worth buying or they are now overshadowed by newer powder skis? Without taking price into consideration of course!
Jan 21 2020 10:11AM 2 0
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LukeTheWaffle
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Chad ski
Jan 21 2020 10:12AM 4 2
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snowfinder
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if you can find a pair for a decent cheap price get'em
Jan 21 2020 10:15AM 11 0
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CatdickBojangles
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I have a pair and find myself riding them alot. They are heavy, stupid soft and stupid rockered. But also so much fun can't comment on performance in deep snow yet. Also take account that they changed the underfoot I think the last year they were made from a 122 to 130 something. Mine are 122.
Jan 21 2020 10:25AM 3 0
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JuncoFlocks
Posts: 56 - Karma: 87
What does that mean? Ahah
LukeTheWaffleChad ski
Jan 21 2020 10:39AM 0 1
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JuncoFlocks
Posts: 56 - Karma: 87
I'm not looking into buying them, i iust wanna talk about them compared the newer skis, to see if they're still good or are now overshadowed
snowfinderif you can find a pair for a decent cheap price get'em
Jan 21 2020 10:40AM 0 1
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SavageBiff
Posts: 1815 - Karma: 4,933
Thought u skied the NY area , where da dock u using a ski that wide ?
CatdickBojanglesI have a pair and find myself riding them alot. They are heavy, stupid soft and stupid rockered. But also so much fun can't comment on performance in deep snow yet. Also take account that they changed the underfoot I think the last year they were made from a 122 to 130 something. Mine are 122.
Jan 21 2020 11:28AM 2 1
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CatdickBojangles
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SavageBiffThought u skied the NY area , where da dock u using a ski that wide ?


No Maryland/PA/WV used to be stationed in NY at drum. I ski them at least once a week at Wisp. They aren't bad on soft groomers or chopped up crud. Nothing like my Jefferys but totally different kinda ski.
Jan 21 2020 11:36AM 3 0
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bigwhite.steeze
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The hellbent still fucking rips !!! it holds its own for sure, partly because there still is nothing else like it (might never be), but also because it absolutely charges! you'd never think you could go fast on the things, but the big damp boards just plow over most anything without any effort, personally i think excelling in chewed up snow at the end of a pow day. Very cool ski, if you ever get the chance to buy one for cheap, do it. You wont regret it.
Jan 21 2020 11:40AM 4 1
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JuncoFlocks
Posts: 56 - Karma: 87
Not gonna lie, you're hyping me up quite a bit, there's actually a pair for sale near my area for very cheap but I've already bought a pair of freeride skis this year and I'm good for a few years i i think ahah and we don't get much snow where i ski so having 2 pair would be overkill
bigwhite.steezeThe hellbent still fucking rips !!! it holds its own for sure, partly because there still is nothing else like it (might never be), but also because it absolutely charges! you'd never think you could go fast on the things, but the big damp boards just plow over most anything without any effort, personally i think excelling in chewed up snow at the end of a pow day. Very cool ski, if you ever get the chance to buy one for cheap, do it. You wont regret it.


**This post was edited on Jan 21st 2020 at 12:22:17pm
Jan 21 2020 12:17PM 0 3
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Denseclouds
Posts: 336 - Karma: 1,550
Crazy Karl seems to have just mounted some up w/ the cast system, along with his whole 2021 K2 lineup. Was on his IG story yesterday.
Jan 21 2020 8:00PM 4 0
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dans275
Posts: 64 - Karma: 152
Best skis ever. Can charge anything, super buttery, a little pop, fun as shit, and make you a better skier upon stepping into a newer K2.
Jan 21 2020 9:58PM 1 0
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Biffbarf
Posts: 2502 - Karma: 22,491
Idk about the hellbents but the k2 cats are my superhero skis. Easier to ride than a mormon girl's balloon knot.
Jan 21 2020 10:56PM 6 0
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bigwhite.steeze
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JuncoFlocksNot gonna lie, you're hyping me up quite a bit, there's actually a pair for sale near my area for very cheap but I've already bought a pair of freeride skis this year and I'm good for a few years i i think ahah and we don't get much snow where i ski so having 2 pair would be overkill


**This post was edited on Jan 21st 2020 at 12:22:17pm


do it ! 100$ well spent. the history in owning a pair and riding them in 30 years too... you gotta have skis for shits and giggles
Jan 22 2020 1:00PM 1 0
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gundo
Posts: 46 - Karma: 86
I've got a pair and I love 'em. They are 130 underfoot so I only ride them on super deep days, if you want to stay on top and float you won't be disappointing. They are pretty heavy compared to newer skis and really floppy, but tons of fun. Lots of rocker so butters and landing switch is easy. I keep telling myself I should sell them because I have to many skis...then I ride them on a deep day and swear to myself I'll have them forever.
Jan 22 2020 2:00PM 1 0
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Casey
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I still have mine. They are awesome, true center mount, really fun switch and in soft snow.

The main thing now is that rocker camber and taper make powder skis more versatile. But I used my Hellbents as a daily driver for several years it’s not that big of a deal
Jan 22 2020 2:54PM 1 0
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fries
Posts: 2965 - Karma: 7,290
JuncoFlocksWhat does that mean? Ahah


Chad.
4. Popular name, usually a Chad can be described as calm and cool. Most Chads know how to dress to impress and are considered sexy by women while being hated by jealous Haters.
Jan 22 2020 3:03PM 2 0
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JuncoFlocks
Posts: 56 - Karma: 87
Thanks ahah
friesChad.
4. Popular name, usually a Chad can be described as calm and cool. Most Chads know how to dress to impress and are considered sexy by women while being hated by jealous Haters.
Jan 22 2020 4:43PM 3 0
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TheClap.
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SavageBiffThought u skied the NY area , where da dock u using a ski that wide ?

I’m from NY and now I’m VA, I only ski 115-130 since the OG hellbents came out. Fat skis have always been more fun
Jan 22 2020 5:16PM 3 0
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Mr.LamasCosmos
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I’ve got a pair mounted that I’ve never skied :(
Jan 23 2020 4:23AM 2 1
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J_Christoph
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I love mine and use them often! They absolutely tear up deep days at Brighton. Also, the amount of comments and compliments you receive in the lift line is a little bit ridiculous.
Jan 23 2020 6:38AM 3 0
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CatdickBojangles
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HYP3R_REAL1TYI’ve got a pair mounted that I’ve never skied :(


What year?
Jan 23 2020 7:01AM 1 0
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Dan-Man
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I got some old ones "Hellbents"

I'd consider letting go for $150. they got core shots, top sheet chips, etc. but still fully ridable.

I think i got some old pics in my prof.
Jan 23 2020 12:59PM 1 0
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Mr.LamasCosmos
Posts: 5826 - Karma: 8,778
CatdickBojanglesWhat year?


Idk they have a farmer with a shotgun
Jan 23 2020 1:01PM 1 0
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Cade2
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HYP3R_REAL1TYIdk they have a farmer with a shotgun


2012
Jan 23 2020 1:27PM 2 0
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