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K2 Poacher?

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ISkiTheEast
Posts: 7 - Karma: 74
Hey, just wondering if anybody with the poachers could tell me if you like them, I am serisouly considering them for next season. But there are some things changing my mind, those being the weight and the swing-weight. Is the swing-weight something that is going to effect some tricks I like doing like, quick bonks and stuff? And will they soften up after time?

Thanks,
I am around 5,7 and 130 pounds
Mar 30 2022 10:08AM
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will.irwin
Posts: 67 - Karma: 468
i have them and they’re a pretty solid ski in terms of durability your never rly gonna have problems with them but the weight is a little bit noticeable at times with swaps and stuff. they’re perfect for jumps but if you want a lighter ski for rails i’d say go for something else

**This post was edited on Mar 30th 2022 at 10:27:42am
Mar 30 2022 10:25AM
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drinksutter
Posts: 67 - Karma: 1,139
I’m 5’6” 135 and I have a pair and I love em not super buttery but super responsive and consistent
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1038118/trim-C73521E0-4E87-4697-8C62-DD9B5B095BE6-MOV
Mar 30 2022 11:11AM
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Toopexd
Posts: 22 - Karma: 286
I have skied them for a few seasons, they soften up a little and get some more rocker. They actually become playful-ish, and they are very supportive in butters, whereas some skis feel too easy to overpower. Imo the swing weight stuff isn’t really a big deal.
Mar 30 2022 11:14AM
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SofaKingSick
Posts: 8001 - Karma: 47,780
drinksutterI’m 5’6” 135 and I have a pair and I love em not super buttery but super responsive and consistent
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1038118/trim-C73521E0-4E87-4697-8C62-DD9B5B095BE6-MOV


fuckin dope rodeo 7
Mar 30 2022 2:30PM
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teabag
Posts: 572 - Karma: 4,145
SofaKingSickfuckin dope rodeo 7


I wish I could set off a rodeo rotation ot looks so fucking stteeeeezzz
Mar 30 2022 4:09PM
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Farmville420
Posts: 1815 - Karma: 20,962
I’m biased asf since my fav skis in the past were Iron Maiden’s and then recoils but I think the stiffness and weight feels amazing. Feels soooo controlled in the air, rarely wash out, etc. I think it’s worth it to buy heavier skis for the added stability underfoot, plus you just get used to the weight. Stiffness is a preference thing but you can definitely flex them with proper technique and speed. They’re also bombproof.
Mar 30 2022 4:09PM
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drinksutter
Posts: 67 - Karma: 1,139
SofaKingSickfuckin dope rodeo 7


Haha thank you!
Mar 30 2022 8:48PM
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pk999
Posts: 12 - Karma: 50
I've had 2 pairs /claim and I have loved them. Super bouncy and responsive, will get flexed out and buttery the more you work them. Can actually rip all mountain on them too since they're not soft. I still don't understand the mega soft ski fad
Mar 31 2022 12:29AM
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