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Ninthward skis

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W00ZY
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Saw a dude wearing a ninthward hoodie the other day and it reminded me that it still is a thing (I think)
Has anyone rode the "new" ninthward skis if so how do they compare to the OG ones? whats the flex and durability like and can you still buy them
Nov 17 2023 4:32PM
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Weekendwarrior69
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Ye theyre sick. Way more flex than I expected but you get used to it

Nov 17 2023 5:09PM
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W00ZY
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Like vishnu wet flex or (some how) even more
Weekendwarrior69Ye theyre sick. Way more flex than I expected but you get used to it

Nov 17 2023 6:09PM
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Weekendwarrior69
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Woozy__WooLike vishnu wet flex or (some how) even more


Gotta admit ive never ridden shnus. Theyre maybe along the lines of blends but the flex starts a lot closer to the tip and tail
Nov 17 2023 6:21PM
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hi_vis360
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That 9 graphic still goes so hard, timeless
Nov 17 2023 6:29PM
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skierman_jack
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My buddy has em and beat the crap outta them. He’s a heavy guy and busted them up but I thought they were dope. They’re like Icelantic nomad soft. Not as much as jet or Vishnu but more than say an ARV 96 or something of the sort. Wish they came in a bigger size. They pair well with ON3P Kartels.
Nov 17 2023 6:50PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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The skis are dank. If you’re in slc it was prolly me or cj wearing the hoodie haha
Nov 18 2023 4:49PM
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CowboySkibop
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Core as fuck, probably the coolest small manufacturer out there tbh
Nov 18 2023 6:26PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I think Dickie Styza is the one who makes those right now, pretty sweet skis from what I've heard
Nov 18 2023 6:49PM
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W00ZY
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fghtoffyrdmnsThe skis are dank. If you’re in slc it was prolly me or cj wearing the hoodie haha


Nah I’m mt.hood
Nov 18 2023 6:49PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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@dwt802 i think he bought a custom pair recently
Nov 18 2023 7:53PM
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CowboySkibop
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Get vishnus
Nov 18 2023 7:58PM
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dwt802
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BradFiAusNzCoCa@dwt802 i think he bought a custom pair recently


Craziest ski I’ve ever bought, doesn’t compare to literally anything so I can’t honestly speak on normal OG 9s or much about durability as these skis are so damn unique. It’s a custom mold called the Mac 98 in a 185. There is only wooden core in like 140 cm of the skis, the tips and tails are insanely flexible (as they’re all fiberglass no wood) yet are stiff underfoot but you don’t really notice, just feel loose. Really fun ski for playing around at low speeds. They’re insane.

Mad dope that Dick is keeping the name alive tho.
Nov 18 2023 8:35PM
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dwt802
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Woozy__WooLike vishnu wet flex or (some how) even more


Mine most definitely are somehow… if you’re into that talk to Dick about the Mac 98 (there was also two wider versions of the mold)
Nov 18 2023 8:41PM
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KingTaco
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Pretty funny there was a time on this website any post containing 9thward would get deleted.


Apparently they had a big ad campaign and never paid the bill, if I remember correctly.
Nov 18 2023 9:59PM
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W00ZY
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dwt802Mine most definitely are somehow… if you’re into that talk to Dick about the Mac 98 (there was also two wider versions of the mold)


Oh boy that’s crazy 😂 how much were they and how long did it take to get im considering buying some just because they are so iconic
Nov 18 2023 10:02PM
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CowboySkibop
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KingTacoPretty funny there was a time on this website any post containing 9thward would get deleted.


Apparently they had a big ad campaign and never paid the bill, if I remember correctly.


I love newschoolers lore like this
Nov 19 2023 11:36AM
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Jems
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dwt802Craziest ski I’ve ever bought, doesn’t compare to literally anything so I can’t honestly speak on normal OG 9s or much about durability as these skis are so damn unique. It’s a custom mold called the Mac 98 in a 185. There is only wooden core in like 140 cm of the skis, the tips and tails are insanely flexible (as they’re all fiberglass no wood) yet are stiff underfoot but you don’t really notice, just feel loose. Really fun ski for playing around at low speeds. They’re insane.

Mad dope that Dick is keeping the name alive tho.

tips of these skis are the most flexible i’ve ever seen in my life
Nov 19 2023 11:36AM
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dwt802
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Woozy__WooOh boy that’s crazy 😂 how much were they and how long did it take to get im considering buying some just because they are so iconic

It was either 500$ or 600$ I can’t remember but completely reasonable for a custom ski like that. Took a while to get them prolly like 4-5 months but I new that going in, got them over the summer. Idk if he still does customs but it’s worth asking if you’re into it.

Jemstips of these skis are the most flexible i’ve ever seen in my life




yeah pretty much it’s kinda fucked up, horrible for actual skiing, fun to fuck around on haha
Nov 19 2023 5:07PM
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