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K2 Hellbent Alpine Ski
I am undecided between the 2011 Obsethed and the 2011 Hellbent....
By smilinglar1323919
Ranked #1010 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
November 22, 2010
I am undecided between the 2011 Obsethed and the 2011 Hellbent. I am 5'7" 140lbs and am looking at both in 179cm. I had last years Hellbents till the sidewall blew out, received a refund though and need to replace them. I have several other pairs of skis so these will be my backcountry powder skis. I ski a lot of tight trees, drop cliffs, pillow lines, tight couloirs and anything steep and deep I can find in the backcountry of Colorado, Jackson Hole, Whistler and this year even Chamonix. I almost never ride switch though, so I am starting to question weather the hellbent is a good fit for me with its new huge dimensions. Can anyone give me a push toward one of these skis.
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By Snokat Al
Ranked #378 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
January 11, 2011
What Jack said. I have both from last season, and they are different skis in all respects, no mistake about it. Both are 189s for my 6'2", 195 lb. frame. The Heads are 187s that travel with either pair of the K2s, but I never take both K2s.
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By zippylongstockings
Ranked #870 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
December 16, 2010
Grow some balls and get the Hellbents, then learn to land switch you big ninny. See you in Chamonix bro.
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By Jack Wizo
Ranked #7 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
December 7, 2010
The new Obsethed is the perfect dimension and rocker profile for the type of skiing you're describing. The new 'bents are a bit too cartoony shaped for the day to day ski in backcountry and typical terrain that a normal, aggressive, daily skier would encounter. If you're not going to be spinning and landing switch a lot, then there's not much reason to have the 'bents. Obsethed will be your go to ski, if you choose it. Good luck, and happy turns!
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Change me.