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  1. #1
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    Light weight on a Bro

    I have been seriously thinking of getting a Bro. All the advice and information I've come accross has me leaning toward the new production of the softer bro in a 174.

    I'm 5'6 at 120 lbs, and have skis in my quiver that range from 64 in the waist up to 94 in the waist.

    Thanks to some awesome advice from this group when I bought my Karmas, I experienced my love of a midfat ski. Now, I am finding myself going wider in the waist all the time, while my own waist is staying the same.

    Do I need the Bro? No
    Do I want the Bro? Uh huh!

    All the advice I've gotten so far has been:
    I'm heavier than you and I ski a 179, so a 174 would be fine.

    Is there anyone my size on a Bro?
    I'm not scared of it, in fact I'm almost aroused by the idea of it, but I'm curious about light weights like me on this ski.

    I'll be at ABasin the weekend of January 25th and was told I should try to hook up a demo with marshalolson. I'd really like to do that!
    Last edited by SnowHot; 01-08-2008 at 06:54 AM.
    Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...

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    Quote Originally Posted by SnowHot View Post
    Is there anyone my size on a Bro?
    That's what she said.

    But it's hard to tell without naked pics.






    (And I presume you mean, other than bklyn, who already chimed in on Epic.)
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    Quote Originally Posted by alpinedad View Post
    That's what she said.

    But it's hard to tell without naked pics.






    (And I presume you mean, other than bklyn, who already chimed in on Epic.)
    I will not admit nor deny that there are any naked pics.

    As for bklyn, I've chatted with her a bit. She is one of those who've said she's not as light as I am. I'm hoping to hook up with her on one of my trips to Colorado this winter.

    Another question? If I buy these, will I lose my fear of jumping off cliffs?
    Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...

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    Quote Originally Posted by SnowHot View Post
    If I buy these, will I lose my fear of jumping off cliffs?
    Is that something you really want to lose?

    Regardless, owning two pairs of 188s hasn't cured me of that fear, so it seems unlikely.
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    Quote Originally Posted by alpinedad View Post
    Is that something you really want to lose?

    Regardless, owning two pairs of 188s hasn't cured me of that fear, so it seems unlikely.
    Hmmmm, I'm comfy with 4'ish drops and would like to advance from that, but you are correct that losing the fear of cliffs is probably not wise at my age.
    Do I have to grow up?
    Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...

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    Damn..There's this chick on Epic asking the same thing...

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    Quote Originally Posted by memosteve View Post
    Damn..There's this chick on Epic asking the same thing...
    ya don't say?
    I'd bet she looks a lot like me, poor thing.
    Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...

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    All other factors considered, even if you are really lightweight, I would suggest 2 BROs... It's just easier that way.

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    All you need to figure out is how soon you need them delivered, girl.

    Got a pair here with your name on them.

    uh, what's your name???

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    Quote Originally Posted by SnowHot View Post
    Do I have to grow up?
    Not necessarily.

    But I understand that most people prefer it to the alternative.
    not counting days 2016-17

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    Quote Originally Posted by snoboy View Post
    All other factors considered, even if you are really lightweight, I would suggest 2 BROs... It's just easier that way.
    I hear they sell them two for the price of one! That's a bargain!!! Can't pass up a bargain!

    Quote Originally Posted by alpinedad View Post
    Not necessarily.

    But I understand that most people prefer it to the alternative.
    The alternative being "out" not up?
    Thank goodness MY waist has not grown at the same rate as my Quiver Waist!
    Whew!

    Splat, When do you think the soft run will be in? I've kinda got my heart set on a 174 Soft.
    Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...

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    Quote Originally Posted by SnowHot View Post
    The alternative being "out" not up?
    Hardly.

    The only alternative I know to growing up is dying young.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SnowHot View Post
    Splat, When do you think the soft run will be in? I've kinda got my heart set on a 174 Soft.
    They were supposed to ship from Suisse yesterday, but I just found out they won't ship until next Wednesday.
    But at least they're coming air freight.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SnowHot View Post
    I'm 5'6 at 120 lbs....

    ..I experienced my love of a midfat. Now, I am finding myself going wider in the waist all the time...

    Do I want the Bro? Uh huh!

    I'm not scared of it, in fact I'm almost aroused by the idea of it, but I'm curious....

    (I) was told I should try to hook up ... with marshalolson. I'd really like to do that!
    Are we talking about skis?
    "Shit, I'll choke her while she's cleaning, and I'll do it wearing a helmet cam mounted on a full-face helmet.
    I'll have meatdrink9 do the lighting for the shot. He'll make it artsy as fuck."
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    Are we typing with one hand?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tief schnee View Post
    Are we typing with one hand?
    I did say I was aroused by these skis.
    Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...

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    This girl got the right altitude!

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    I REALLY like this woman, she has what it takes to join the Brosse, well, as soon as we get some sort of pics of her for-verification purposes of course.
    Our world is full of surrender at the first sign of adversity, do not give up when the challenge meets you, meet the challenge. Through perseverance comes the rewards, the rewards that make life so enjoyable.

    Seize the day, trusting little in the future.

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    I Have to get some Bro's!
    I woke up with the "Gotta buy Ski Gear Shakes!"
    Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...

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    I have been asked some questions as to my intent with these via pm and would like to avoid repeating myself. so here goes

    I have the Bluehouse MR171. Its awesome for turn shape and float, but such a noodle I'm not sure it would hold up in the crud. I'm thinking I'd like the Bro Soft because it would be stiffer than the Bluehouse, yet softer than the stiff, which I hear is VERY stiff.
    I'll be skiing these occasionally in Michigan, but also have a season pass to Abasin and will likely take them out there.
    Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...

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    Satisfy your desire and just get them. You sound like you can handle them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by splat View Post
    All you need to figure out is how soon you need them delivered, girl.

    Got a pair here with your name on them.

    uh, what's your name???
    Quote Originally Posted by splat View Post
    They were supposed to ship from Suisse yesterday, but I just found out they won't ship until next Wednesday.
    But at least they're coming air freight.
    I have a feeling I'll have demo'd the Stiffs at Abasin before the Softs come in.


    Quote Originally Posted by ACHTUNG View Post
    Satisfy your desire and just get them. You sound like you can handle them.
    Quote Originally Posted by SnowHot View Post
    I Have to get some Bro's!
    I woke up with the "Gotta buy Ski Gear Shakes!"
    Okay splat, you let me know when they're in.
    Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...

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    Will do.

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    a girl, on tgr, in michigan?

    there is a god.

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    I figure when he realized he was still 10-15 feet off as he flew the K his asshole puckered so hard it ate his nuts
    Quote Originally Posted by iceman View Post
    In the other scenario, you would be like "Peanut Butter, cool, fuck I'm stuck HELP ME HELP ME HELP ME HELP ME oh fuck I'm screwed, but at least I have time to think about how screwed I am. I guess that is a blessing. FUCK NO IT'S NOT A BLESSSING I'M STUCK AND I'M DYING.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 300hp View Post
    a girl, on tgr, in michigan?

    there is a god.

    Hunter
    Skiing at Boyne this weekend, with a big fun group. Come on up!
    Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...

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