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Ok, so my RDS deep deep discount skis finally got here from gear trader.
seem like they’re in essentially brand new condition- no shrink wrap and some dust, but otherwise no wear. Seem actually surprisingly soft, I was expecting a bit more backbone to them, but I’m sure they’ll still be fun. About 192.5cm when measured tip to tail, but realistically it’s like 145cm actually touching the snow with the long rocker on both the top and tail.
Construction seems decent, only surprise on my end is the tiny ‘made in China’ sticker on the bottom- I had thought this model was made in the neversummer factory in the states, but it could be that this length was a test model, something that didn’t make it into their regular run, or it’s just the case that ninthward was all over the place and wasn’t consistent with any of their production or manufacturers.
im not too worried about the made in China aspect- for around 150 for a nice fat pair of skis and another 30ish for a pair of unused warden bindings, I can mount these myself and get my moneys worth.
looks like they still have the early rise model at gear trade, but fair warning- could very well be another ‘made in China’ pair.