Making a stiff ski softer?

[grilled_steeze]

Last season I bought a pair of 163 Volkl kinks, not really knowing that much about them. First of all it was a mistake because they're short, but they're also super stiff. Is there any way I can soften them up?`

 

[cdblu_freeski]

Just keep sanding them down till you like the flex.

 

[Session]

Become a stronger skier.

 

[fries]

be heavier

 

[grilled_steeze]

Become a stronger skier.

Always trying to

be heavier

I'm 205lbs and 5'10". If anything I want to be lighter

 

[fries]

Always trying to

I'm 205lbs and 5'10". If anything I want to be lighter

no you want to be heavier

 

[CarsonDaSkier]

buy j skis basically noodles

 

[cdblu_freeski]

Get full tilts

 

[TheDoughAbides]

Just keep flexing them as much as you can...and buy new skis

 

[.Hugo.]

Always trying to

I'm 205lbs and 5'10". If anything I want to be lighter

Then youre the weakest 205 lb guy in all the land. Those arent stiff skis

 

[SammyDubz]

use them. break em in.

that being said I could flex and butter my kinks since day one...

 

[Cadenmccullough]

use them. break em in.

that being said I could flex and butter my kinks since day one...

This. The more you ride them they will get slightly softer. Also don't think kinks are supposed to be very stiff though.

 

[grilled_steeze]

use them. break em in.

that being said I could flex and butter my kinks since day one...

I used them all last season, so they should be broken in. Is It possible that they're too short for someone my size to butter? By the time I get the tail of the ground for a nose butter the tip pretty much kicks out behind be.

 

[Zypher]

I used them all last season, so they should be broken in. Is It possible that they're too short for someone my size to butter? By the time I get the tail of the ground for a nose butter the tip pretty much kicks out behind be.

Then they're too short. If you're 205 lbs and 5"10 you should easily be on 180cm skis first of all. Secondly, if the tips are kicking out from under you, its not the stiffness or the weight transfer of the ski, its the length. Get longer skis, get buttery. If you seriously think flex is an issue, theres J Skis, Shredators, etc. for soft ass skis.

 

[grilled_steeze]

Then they're too short. If you're 205 lbs and 5"10 you should easily be on 180cm skis first of all. Secondly, if the tips are kicking out from under you, its not the stiffness or the weight transfer of the ski, its the length. Get longer skis, get buttery. If you seriously think flex is an issue, theres J Skis, Shredators, etc. for soft ass skis.

Thats the answer I was looking for. Thanks for the help.

 

[Zypher]

Thats the answer I was looking for. Thanks for the help.

Gotcha bud, good luck with the new ski search.

 

[FluidMotion]

Agreed you might just have to bite the bullet and invest in some longer ones. At least there are some good sales this weekend. Good luck with your search!