Should we bring back the Hellbents?

[snowfinder]

Found out about this company,https://heritagelabskis.com and listened to his interview on blister. He contacted ski factories and placed orders for skis that people love but companies no longer make. NS could do the same thing for the Hellbents or other beloved now gone skis. If we get enough people in we could place an order at one of these factories.

**This thread was edited on Dec 29th 2022 at 2:42:56pm

 

[JibInMyPants]

Hellbents are stupid, but we love them for that reason. I still have a mint pair that maybe only get 2-3 days a year, but they are a blast. I wonder how any pre-orders it would take to have them built?

 

[snowfinder]

Hellbents are stupid, but we love them for that reason. I still have a mint pair that maybe only get 2-3 days a year, but they are a blast. I wonder how any pre-orders it would take to have them built?

Talked to never summer a few years ago and for their molds I think they said 10-15 pairs. Best bet would be to find k2's factory in china. Spent some time looking for it no luck yet.

 

[Casey]

Hellbents were my daily driver for a few years. The 189 probably the only ski you can do this with the effective edge is so short.

Key takeaways:

I got way better at skiing switch. Hard to understate this point.

In powder they are so maneuverable it’s not even funny.

Can’t cheat with weight transfers between carves and body position with a ski that heavy. But then going back to a normal ski you fucking suck because you’ve been cheating the whole time with the center mount.

Going to feel like you’re about to die on ice and you’re not wrong, you might be about to die.

Wind up like you’re doing a 1080 to whip a 3 around in the park. Then realize that’s stupid and only do 180s no matter what

 

[Casey]

Hellbents were my daily driver for a few years. The 189 probably the only ski you can do this with the effective edge is so short.

Key takeaways:

I got way better at skiing switch. Hard to understate this point.

In powder they are so maneuverable it’s not even funny.

Can’t cheat with weight transfers between carves and body position with a ski that heavy. But then going back to a normal ski you fucking suck because you’ve been cheating the whole time with the center mount.

Going to feel like you’re about to die on ice and you’re not wrong, you might be about to die.

Wind up like you’re doing a 1080 to whip a 3 around in the park. Then realize that’s stupid and only do 180s no matter what

Oh also just buy the Pettitor it’s snappier lighter and has taper

 

[rudolph]

Your best bet is to go through gp87 and make skis at their factory. You would be shocked when you see what brands they manufacture...

 

[Lonely]

I would place an order in a heartbeat if it ever was available

 

[snowfinder]

Your best bet is to go through gp87 and make skis at their factory. You would be shocked when you see what brands they manufacture...

looked at them yesterday

 

[tomPietrowski]

We still have the molds and there was talk a year or so ago to make some more. Maybe be vocal on socials that we should make them again ?‍

 

[TOAST.]

Maybe be vocal on socials

Ew

 

[snowfinder]

We still have the molds and there was talk a year or so ago to make some more. Maybe be vocal on socials that we should make them again ?‍

https://www.instagram.com/back2hellbent/ done

 

[snowfinder]

If anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks

 

[kalle.]

If anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks

2012 charley ager segment on youtube

 

[jake_s]

If anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks

 

[Coochieman7]

Still have some mint condition hellbents so I’m chillin, definitely one of the quirkiest most fun skis I’ve ridden

 

[snowfinder]

oooh fresh content

 

[muffMan.]

Some dude was selling some mint mounted once hellbents for 150. I was about to pick them up then he stopped responding. Haven’t seen em around me since

 

[snowfinder]

Still have some mint condition hellbents so I’m chillin, definitely one of the quirkiest most fun skis I’ve ridden

Fat floppy and fun

 

[saskskier]

If anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks

Potato quality, but this will always be my favourite Hellbent edit...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uef31X3QGSQ

Also, all of IDEA:

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**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2023 at 7:11:37pm

 

[Slowbro]

Oh also just buy the Pettitor it’s snappier lighter and has taper

Agreed have some mint 2013 pettitors, never giving those things up.

 

[snowfinder]

Potato quality, but this will always be my favourite Hellbent edit...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uef31X3QGSQ

Also, all of IDEA:

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2023 at 7:11:17pm

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2023 at 7:11:37pm

Best edit ever from a potato.

 

[Raf.Diaz.]

Now there’s a very niche meme page skiing is cool

 

[extremeju]

Seriously i don't understand why people said the need stiff ski for hard charging, the hellbent is very soft while you can charge hard in variable snow conditions, ski fast and stomp big landing.

 

[DUBIE]

[video]https://vimeo.com/4643016[/video]

 

[snowfinder]

[video]https://vimeo.com/4643016[/video]

Been searching for this one

 

[maaattt]

We still have the molds and there was talk a year or so ago to make some more. Maybe be vocal on socials that we should make them again ?‍

If these molds are stateside I'm going to be so annoying until I can get a press set up

 

[Woody.]

Fuck this made me wanna ski my hellbents

 

[JibInMyPants]

I think Pat Haggerty had an old POV edit on a pair of gen 1 Hellbent's... I'll see if I can dig it up somewhere

 

[skibum_mark]

sign me up coach

 

[Farmville420]

I would pay more for Iron Maiden’s printed on to some poachers instead

 

[BigPurpleSkiSuit]

If anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks

 

[jake_s]

 

[snowfinder]

good find

 

[JibInMyPants]

good find

Super good find. I remember watching that back in the day. I think the best part of this idea is all of the nostalgic edits that are coming back.

 

[paulgenovese]

[video]https://vimeo.com/4643016[/video]

That was amazing

 

[Skibumsmith]

If anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks

Zak Mousseau seg in UNTITL3D

 

[fghtoffyrdmns]

This is not a question, the world needs bents

 

[andreyer]

Yes absolutely yes. Phat 180s and hellbents no doubt

 

[ModMommy]

matt make me a pair plz

 

[supremeblientele]

bring back the OG petitors, god that was the best ski k2 ever made

 

[KootenayRipper69]

If anyone knows any good edits on hellbents send them my way thanks

Watch peace lily by Dylan Siggers. Zak rides (I think) 09 bents

 

[extremeju]

New K2 , not reckoner 122

 

[maaattt]

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New K2 , not reckoner 122

I don't think I'll get in trouble for saying it's not a hellbent either but it's really sick. Like really sick

 

[CTD]

ironically enough i just remounted mine. all time favorite ski

 

[snowfinder]

ironically enough i just remounted mine. all time favorite ski

smart move

 

[tri_photo]

Hellbents are stupid, but we love them for that reason. I still have a mint pair that maybe only get 2-3 days a year, but they are a blast. I wonder how any pre-orders it would take to have them built?

Honestly I dream of one, just one, waist deep pow day where I could alternate laps between the Pontoons and the Hellbents

 

[JibInMyPants]

Honestly I dream of one, just one, waist deep pow day where I could alternate laps between the Pontoons and the Hellbents

I just saw a dude riding a mint set of OG Pontoons at Breck last weekend, and it was pretty nostalgic. I've never had a chance to get a full day on a pair, but I just picture all the old McConkey edits when he was riding 'toons.

 

[blazeonyia]

Bring the bents back. Also bring the OG Shredditors back as a lot of you have said. I'll add the 2005 Seth Pistols to this list. The yellow 179s were 95 underfoot. Funny that old school pow sticks are now what you would ride in the park

 

[saskskier]

Bring the bents back. Also bring the OG Shredditors back as a lot of you have said. I'll add the 2005 Seth Pistols to this list. The yellow 179s were 95 underfoot. Funny that old school pow sticks are now what you would ride in the park

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To be fair, Abma (and I think a few other K2 guys) were using Seth Pistols in the park when they came out.

 

[gnarley_marl]

I absolutely would LOVE a re run of the Hellbent. I have considered on multiple occasions purchasing one of the few remaining pairs that are still circulating for way above the original price. It's a shame big flappy skis like these were only made at a time in my life when I couldn't afford to have more than one ski in my quiver... And they must have graphics in the same spirit if they return. MUST. but no die cut bases, just printed only K?

 

[muffMan.]

Wonder how popular a "mega wide" from vishnu would be.

130 width and shaped after the hellbent, with a similar topsheet style. I would buy it.