Blizzard Gunsmoke vs. K2 Hellbent

[ajax]

I have been riding some Hellbents (2010 version) for the last couple years, and I'm lookin for some new jibby pow skis. I've felt the Gunsmoke in the store, and I think it felt slightly stiffer than my old Hellbents. Has anyone skied both skis? Does the Gunsmoke ski a little stiffer/charge a little harder than the Hellbents? If so, that would be sweet. Thank you very much for replies.

 

[VD.]

Haven't had a chance to ski the Gunsmokes unfortunately. However Blister, as usual have produced a solid review of the Gunsmoke and a second look review too.

http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2012-2013-blizzard-gun-smoke

http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2nd-look-2012-2013-blizzard-gunsmoke

 

[MothaHucker]

Gunsmokes are quite different from the bents from the info I have seen, whats your skiing style like?

 

[ajax]

Thank you both for the replies. ^^Those reviews are in depth and awesome, definitely helps out. Thanks.

^My skiing style would be something like aggressive yet playful in the pow. I love cliffs and pillows I guess. I also like jibbin all over the mountain when the good stuff gets a little tracked out. I have an opportunity to get a really good deal on some Gunsmokes, and I was just looking for some insight as to how they compare to Hellbents. (They are thinner, I am aware; I'm looking for more a stiffness/playfulness/aggressiveness comparison)

 

[MothaHucker]

well from what I've read gunsmokes seem to be right up your alley, but you should talk to someone who has actually been the ski as well haha

 

[Literature]

I think they'd be more up your alley rather than the Cochise or Bodacious. Definitely stiffer and a better all mtn jib ski than the 'bent.
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