Tw pro 2025?

steezytangerine

steezytangerine

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I have seen them in person they have a maroon/red topsheet they are kinda cool has anyone else seen them? I didn't get photo so I threw down a little sketch here for ya

dont beleive me? wait till they drop and come back here
 
Wait until you guys see the boots to go with the skis! Possibly the best looking FullTilt/FL3X boot in a lot of years
 
how many years out do these companies have planned for their skis? is it just one season ahead? or do they already know what the 2026 line up will look like?
 
14576942:Voyage86 said:
how many years out do these companies have planned for their skis? is it just one season ahead? or do they already know what the 2026 line up will look like?
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line always seems to have their skis designed and in this case made pretty early on. someone above here dropped a photo from tw instagram and looked like the boots were still this seasons. K2 fl3x designs always been later released
 
14576939:CatdickBojangles said:
You didn’t see the real ones then
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I think that guy is right, but you cant even see the "TW" in the first photo. I don't have any proof of my sighting but I could see the TW pretty clearly. if your right then whats to say these aren't tw pros for next season either?

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I believe that's the blue version of lines prototype graphic they use to test new skis before release

14576945:steezytangerine said:
I think that guy is right, but you cant even see the "TW" in the first photo. I don't have any proof of my sighting but I could see the TW pretty clearly. if your right then whats to say these aren't tw pros for next season either?

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14576949:WittyCong said:
I believe that's the blue version of lines prototype graphic they use to test new skis before release
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thats even cooler, theres supposed to be more durable this next year right? I've never ridden TW's but i've head that they are bad quality, but are going to improve
 
14576952:steezytangerine said:
thats even cooler, theres supposed to be more durable this next year right? I've never ridden TW's but i've head that they are bad quality, but are going to improve
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I'm not sure. Line's quality has been shit these last few years. Many threads on here discussing line's durability and delaming issues. Sucks, Pre-2015 line was peak. I've definitely moved away from larger brands in recent years. I've noticed substantially better quality out of smaller independent brands than mass produced skis.

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2024 at 1:04:04pm
 
14576949:WittyCong said:
I believe that's the blue version of lines prototype graphic they use to test new skis before release
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Correct on the prototype. I had a chat with Alex Koford when I saw him on them at PC. He said that they have been redesigning the construction, playing with flex and a whole number of things.

I also talked to Mitchell Brower because he was on a similar prototype topsheet. It was the black and yellow one (I've also seen Will on them). They have been trying different sidewalls on those.

It is always encouraging when companies try to make their product better.
 
14576957:Zurg said:
Correct on the prototype. I had a chat with Alex Koford when I saw him on them at PC. He said that they have been redesigning the construction, playing with flex and a whole number of things.

I also talked to Mitchell Brower because he was on a similar prototype topsheet. It was the black and yellow one (I've also seen Will on them). They have been trying different sidewalls on those.

It is always encouraging when companies try to make their product better.
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Definitely nice seeing them trying to make their skis better. My og chronic cryptonites were tanks. I'd give anything to get my hands on a pair of those again.
 
14576957:Zurg said:
Correct on the prototype. I had a chat with Alex Koford when I saw him on them at PC. He said that they have been redesigning the construction, playing with flex and a whole number of things.

I also talked to Mitchell Brower because he was on a similar prototype topsheet. It was the black and yellow one (I've also seen Will on them). They have been trying different sidewalls on those.

It is always encouraging when companies try to make their product better.
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thats sick, meeting pros is always cool especially when they leak updates on new skis
 
14576955:WittyCong said:
I'm not sure. Line's quality has been shit these last few years. Many threads on here discussing line's durability and delaming issues. Sucks, Pre-2015 line was peak. I've definitely moved away from larger brands in recent years. I've noticed substantially better quality out of smaller independent brands than mass produced skis.

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who do you recommend?
 
14576973:Voyage86 said:
who do you recommend?
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Depends on what you're looking to get out of a ski. I've been riding on Fatypus for 7 years now and their skis are probably the best skis I've ridden. Not a smaller brand but, recently got to test a pair of Nordica Unleashed 98's and they were a blast and picked up a pair. ON3P, Moment, JSkis and so on are some good skis to check out. Obviously smaller brands are going to charge more but its totally worth it and I know Fatypus usually has good deals at the end of the season trying to sell off their remaining product.

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2024 at 2:17:47pm
 
14576941:tomPietrowski said:
Wait until you guys see the boots to go with the skis! Possibly the best looking FullTilt/FL3X boot in a lot of years
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Color me excited. Have an old pair of first chairs that are almost ready to be replaced. Bummed the only way to get the boot I want (ft soul shell and wrap liner) is the TW boot. Why did you guys move away from the wrap liner on most offerings?
 
14576996:Nuno812 said:
Color me excited. Have an old pair of first chairs that are almost ready to be replaced. Bummed the only way to get the boot I want (ft soul shell and wrap liner) is the TW boot. Why did you guys move away from the wrap liner on most offerings?
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I think you will like what we have next season :) more options coming.
 
14576944:steezytangerine said:
line always seems to have their skis designed and in this case made pretty early on. someone above here dropped a photo from tw instagram and looked like the boots were still this seasons. K2 fl3x designs always been later released
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Other thing to remember is most pros don't like to switch boots as often as they switch skis. Once a boot is fitted (which can take time depending on whats needed) they may not want to switch out. Skis are skis so most don't care about skiing a new pair a few times a season. Im going to grab a pair of his new boot on Thursday so maybe ill be the first Tom in them this season.
 
14576955:WittyCong said:
I'm not sure. Line's quality has been shit these last few years. Many threads on here discussing line's durability and delaming issues. Sucks, Pre-2015 line was peak. I've definitely moved away from larger brands in recent years. I've noticed substantially better quality out of smaller independent brands than mass produced skis.

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2024 at 1:04:04pm
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I watched a bunch of lines pre 2015 blow up
 
14577573:steezytangerine said:
Yo they are next years boots cause if thats the back of the boot right there this years doesn't have black with yellow strap anywhere
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I mean he only designs them. I doubt he would have access to them.
 
14577574:CatdickBojangles said:
I mean he only designs them. I doubt he would have access to them.
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I guess but what else could be in that k2 twp box that doesn’t look like this years or last years boot

k2 prolly sent him that photo just to hype people up more bro
 
14577598:steezytangerine said:
I guess but what else could be in that k2 twp box that doesn’t look like this years or last years boot

k2 prolly sent him that photo just to hype people up more bro
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Read his bio
 
14576955:WittyCong said:
I'm not sure. Line's quality has been shit these last few years. Many threads on here discussing line's durability and delaming issues. Sucks, Pre-2015 line was peak. I've definitely moved away from larger brands in recent years. I've noticed substantially better quality out of smaller independent brands than mass produced skis.

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2024 at 1:04:04pm
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I started skiing park in 2008 and line already had a bad rep for durability then.
 
14578571:Slowbro said:
I started skiing park in 2008 and line already had a bad rep for durability then.
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Anything from the early 2000's isn't gonna be the most durable. the tech just wasn't there yet. what i was trying to get as was 2011-2015 was the best era for line skis. I have a pair of 2011 chronics that still have plenty of life left in them. something with the way line is producing skis now has caused a huge decline in durability overall compared to skis from the 2010's
 
14578571:Slowbro said:
I started skiing park in 2008 and line already had a bad rep for durability then.
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Weird, I was around then too and in my experience the skis were solid, I still have some perfectly functional 2010 Anthems and 2014 Chronics, took 3 years of heavy park abuse to break my '08 invaders.

I don't think a single person I knew on Lines (other than the Afterbangs) broke theirs, until the quality issues that started a few years back anyway.
 
14578585:olic said:
Weird, I was around then too and in my experience the skis were solid, I still have some perfectly functional 2010 Anthems and 2014 Chronics, took 3 years of heavy park abuse to break my '08 invaders.

I don't think a single person I knew on Lines (other than the Afterbangs) broke theirs, until the quality issues that started a few years back anyway.
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Tbh the bad rep could have come entirely from Afterbangs
 
14576957:Zurg said:
Correct on the prototype. I had a chat with Alex Koford when I saw him on them at PC. He said that they have been redesigning the construction, playing with flex and a whole number of things.

I also talked to Mitchell Brower because he was on a similar prototype topsheet. It was the black and yellow one (I've also seen Will on them). They have been trying different sidewalls on those.

It is always encouraging when companies try to make their product better.
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mitch is oen fo the cooler people I've gotten to meet. him and my uncle were homies in college and he showed me a clip of him streetskiing. changed my world. met him at alta a few years ago, rad dude
 
I have had 3 different pairs of Lines the last few years and the TW are the only ones I had issue with. I loved riding them but I broke them in about 6 weeks of riding. The core itself cracked and the base/edges were basically holding the ski together.

Last year's Chronics however are probably my favorite ski of all time. I rode them all season last year and have used them all season this year with no issue. I ride Elm Creek/Hyland Hills Minnesota so they take a beating.

My old Blends lasted me a full season without breaking any breakage either.

It's feeling like it might be TW model specific. I might by another pair of last years Chronics just because I love them so much for when my current skis break.

14576955:WittyCong said:
I'm not sure. Line's quality has been shit these last few years. Many threads on here discussing line's durability and delaming issues. Sucks, Pre-2015 line was peak. I've definitely moved away from larger brands in recent years. I've noticed substantially better quality out of smaller independent brands than mass produced skis.

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2024 at 1:04:04pm
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Definitely not just the TW's that have an issue my guy. There's countless threads on here if people snapping/blowing apart their blends. The chronics seem the most stout of their skis these days. My old chronics from 2012 were fuckin tanks. I'd kill to get my hands on another pair

14587160:MidwestIzBest said:
I have had 3 different pairs of Lines the last few years and the TW are the only ones I had issue with. I loved riding them but I broke them in about 6 weeks of riding. The core itself cracked and the base/edges were basically holding the ski together.

Last year's Chronics however are probably my favorite ski of all time. I rode them all season last year and have used them all season this year with no issue. I ride Elm Creek/Hyland Hills Minnesota so they take a beating.

My old Blends lasted me a full season without breaking any breakage either.

It's feeling like it might be TW model specific. I might by another pair of last years Chronics just because I love them so much for when my current skis break.
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