2019/2020 chronics

flavourtown

flavourtown

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Since I have a little bit more free time than usual i've been choosing next years skis the new version of the chronics have interested me for a few reasons, my first park ski which i used this year was the fatypus g butter, kinda of an obscure brand but got them with bindings for 150 Canadian off good ole kijiji. These were really nice but there were a few things i want in my next great ski, The g-butters were 87 underfoot and i think i want a bit wider, around 95 - 106ish. The g butters also had an odd flex pattern the tips were super soft but the tails were very stiff, i think overall a medium flex would be better for my ski style in and out of the park. Right now id say i am at an intermediate level (360 on Ls 270s off) in the park but i like going fast and usually get a few 20cm days a year and maybe a big 40cm or 50cm day but for those i can borrow my dad's giant kuros that came with rental bindings. I was fine on like 20cm fresh with my park skis but a little bit wider would be nice especially for landing off cliffs.

I've read the roofbox review and was just wondering other peoples experiences with them or recommendations for other skis
 
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Since I have a little bit more free time than usual i've been choosing next years skis the new version of the chronics have interested me for a few reasons, my first park ski which i used this year was the fatypus g butter, kinda of an obscure brand but got them with bindings for 150 Canadian off good ole kijiji. These were really nice but there were a few things i want in my next great ski, The g-butters were 87 underfoot and i think i want a bit wider, around 95 - 106ish. The g butters also had an odd flex pattern the tips were super soft but the tails were very stiff, i think overall a medium flex would be better for my ski style in and out of the park. Right now id say i am at an intermediate level (360 on Ls 270s off) in the park but i like going fast and usually get a few 20cm days a year and maybe a big 40cm or 50cm day but for those i can borrow my dad's giant kuros that came with rental bindings. I was fine on like 20cm fresh with my park skis but a little bit wider would be nice especially for landing off cliffs.

I've read the roofbox review and was just wondering other peoples experiences with them or recommendations for other skis
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Chronically have a good reputation as being versatile for park and all mountain. Seems like that could be a good blend for you. I would also recommend a pair of ski for you called Rossignol slats. They stopped making in them in 2017 so you will have to dig a bit. I just upgraded from mine but they were an incredibly durable ski for park and all mountain. They’re 97 underfoot and don’t seem buttery at first do you really got to lean but they are super poppy coming out of the butter. Overall great skis!
 
14126303:k_tivnan said:
Chronically have a good reputation as being versatile for park and all mountain. Seems like that could be a good blend for you. I would also recommend a pair of ski for you called Rossignol slats. They stopped making in them in 2017 so you will have to dig a bit. I just upgraded from mine but they were an incredibly durable ski for park and all mountain. They’re 97 underfoot and don’t seem buttery at first do you really got to lean but they are super poppy coming out of the butter. Overall great skis!
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Thanks, rn i'm just keeping my eyes on NS marketplas and kijiji so ill take a look for the slats
 
Water got into the base after edge cracking underfoot on mine after 3 mellow park days (yes alternating skis on feet)

I never thought to check cause they were brand new, and I really actually didnt do anything much lol

edge seperation all underfoot on one ski and I have an edge crack on the other ski (so that one lasted one day I assume)
 
14126447:iced said:
Water got into the base after edge cracking underfoot on mine after 3 mellow park days (yes alternating skis on feet)

I never thought to check cause they were brand new, and I really actually didnt do anything much lol

edge seperation all underfoot on one ski and I have an edge crack on the other ski (so that one lasted one day I assume)
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Yeah ive heard that they and most line skis generally are hit and miss for durability
 
14126447:iced said:
Water got into the base after edge cracking underfoot on mine after 3 mellow park days (yes alternating skis on feet)

I never thought to check cause they were brand new, and I really actually didnt do anything much lol

edge seperation all underfoot on one ski and I have an edge crack on the other ski (so that one lasted one day I assume)
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How did you like them when you were skiing on them?
 
14126499:flavourtown said:
How did you like them when you were skiing on them?
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nice all mountain ski- better/easier to mess around with more speed and pitch

good pops, forgiving on jumps

ive heard other people have durability problems with them which i ignored, so again, I don't recommend
 
14126505:iced said:
nice all mountain ski- better/easier to mess around with more speed and pitch

good pops, forgiving on jumps

ive heard other people have durability problems with them which i ignored, so again, I don't recommend
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yeah im gonna do some more research but i might look around for some other good medium to wide park skis that can rip all mountain too
 
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