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Line Blend, Reckoner 102 or?

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Ripline
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Hey. Im trying to decide on which to get.

I want something 100-110, very soft and playful, quite a bit of rocker would be nice.

Any experiences with these 2 or others? Try to keep to big brands,

live in a small country in northern europe.



Thnx!!
Jan 25 2021 3:01PM 4 0
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shinbangclan
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I had a very fun time with the blend rode them for two seasons would recommend. Top sheet chips real easy though. They are soft and very fun to flex, with a pretty nice platform underfoot. They hold up in pretty much anything.
Jan 25 2021 3:05PM 6 0
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typicaldenverkid
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shinbangclanI had a very fun time with the blend rode them for two seasons would recommend. Top sheet chips real easy though. They are soft and very fun to flex, with a pretty nice platform underfoot. They hold up in pretty much anything.


For real, super soft and able to jump off anything. I’ve been using them as an all mtn ski lately and it’s a blast
Jan 25 2021 3:20PM 5 0
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DummyBears
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I've had the same pair of blends for three years they've held up far better then I had imagined.
Jan 25 2021 3:59PM 0 0
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lil.Boye
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i have tried both. The reckoner is mOre my kind of ski. Stable, fun and quite durable
Jan 25 2021 4:07PM 0 0
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J_skis
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RiplineHey. Im trying to decide on which to get.

I want something 100-110, very soft and playful, quite a bit of rocker would be nice.

Any experiences with these 2 or others? Try to keep to big brands,

live in a small country in northern europe.



Thnx!!


The Vacation is exactly the ski you're looking for. 104 waist, soft, playful, lots of tip rocker and guaranteed way more durable than your other two options.

Granted, shipping to Europe is expensive ($200 flat rate which helps cover our cost of roughly $330 per pair) so you if you don't want to make the investment totally understandable. Had to chime in though because this would literally be the ideal ski for you.
Jan 25 2021 4:53PM 9 2
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Ripline
Posts: 19 - Karma: 97
J_skisThe Vacation is exactly the ski you're looking for. 104 waist, soft, playful, lots of tip rocker and guaranteed way more durable than your other two options.

Granted, shipping to Europe is expensive ($200 flat rate which helps cover our cost of roughly $330 per pair) so you if you don't want to make the investment totally understandable. Had to chime in though because this would literally be the ideal ski for you.


Hey J! Yes I would love The Vacation. Been looking at it. But it would be 330+200+import tax to norway for skis are about 150, and then 150 more for a couple of marker griffons...so 830....thats really a lot ://
Jan 25 2021 5:24PM 10 0
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Ripline
Posts: 19 - Karma: 97
RiplineHey J! Yes I would love The Vacation. Been looking at it. But it would be 330+200+import tax to norway for skis are about 150, and then 150 more for a couple of marker griffons...so 830....thats really a lot ://


Well they are 629, so it would be even more ://
Jan 25 2021 5:31PM 1 0
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J_skis
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RiplineHey J! Yes I would love The Vacation. Been looking at it. But it would be 330+200+import tax to norway for skis are about 150, and then 150 more for a couple of marker griffons...so 830....thats really a lot ://


We actually cover all taxes, duties import fees! So you pay $629 for skis + $200 flat rate shipping and that's all... but yeah, I totally hear you. We'll hopefully have a cheaper way to ship in the future so it's more reasonable for folks in Europe to get on em!
Jan 25 2021 7:21PM 5 0
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anders_a
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reckoner & blend is like 3500-4000nok for us with 25% taxes, anything in the US is instantly 2x sadly since oil is down, and nok is down.
Jan 26 2021 5:43AM 2 0
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AsherDonati24
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I've gotten some more time on my Surface Give'r and they seem like a great option for you. They're 100 wide park ski that can do some all mountain They're soft, but can hold up on fast turns and big jumps. The best skis I've ever skied on and i highy recommend. The pricing is more on the budget side so that's always a plus
Jan 26 2021 10:05AM 1 0
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SendyMcSendyface
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Consider the new Sir Francis Bacon. I was asking the same question as you, and ended up with the SFBs. I can't comment on how I like them, cause we haven't been allowed to ski where I live, but hopefully you can find some good info in my thread:
https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/920450/Reckoner-102-vs-Blend
Jan 26 2021 10:18AM 1 0
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Poubtv
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Reckoner is a lot more stable due to the carbon braid. I've ridden both and if you do any sort of all mountain skiing, the Reckoner would be the better choice because of the stability at higher speeds, however they are still playful.
Jan 26 2021 11:40AM 0 0
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Ripline
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Hey! A little update.
Think Ive decided on the reckoner.
Just one question.anyone tried the newest redisigned 4frnt devastator?

Thnx
Jan 27 2021 5:39PM 4 0
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anders_a
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petite-astator.
Jan 27 2021 5:44PM 1 0
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powpatrol
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RiplineHey! A little update.
Think Ive decided on the reckoner.
Just one question.anyone tried the newest redisigned 4frnt devastator?

Thnx


the 4frnts must also have shipping costs?
Jan 27 2021 6:12PM 0 0
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anders_a
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4frnts are stocked locally with free shipping
Jan 27 2021 6:34PM 0 0
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Jammu
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SendyMcSendyfaceConsider the new Sir Francis Bacon. I was asking the same question as you, and ended up with the SFBs. I can't comment on how I like them, cause we haven't been allowed to ski where I live, but hopefully you can find some good info in my thread:
https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/920450/Reckoner-102-vs-Blend

SFB is a great playfull ski, but doesn't hold up any rails. One season and my ski is done.
Jan 28 2021 5:25AM 1 0
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freeskibum82
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PoubtvReckoner is a lot more stable due to the carbon braid. I've ridden both and if you do any sort of all mountain skiing, the Reckoner would be the better choice because of the stability at higher speeds, however they are still playful.


Second this. Reckoner all the way. been loving mine so far this year.
Jan 28 2021 12:32PM 2 0
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Jammu
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Can anyone compare the flex of the reckoner to the Sir Francis bacons(2019 104 waist model)?
Jan 30 2021 2:42PM 0 0
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SendyMcSendyface
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JammuCan anyone compare the flex of the reckoner to the Sir Francis bacons(2019 104 waist model)?


I think the 2019s are pretty stiff
Jan 31 2021 11:02AM 0 0
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