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Help pick my new ski

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sean2martin
Posts: 41 - Karma: 10
i have narrowed it down to PE's, Chronics, or Invaders, and im kind of keeping trouble makers in the back of my mind.

i ski pretty much only north east. mostly poconos and vermont and shit like that.

im about 6'1", 160 pounds.

i ski basically all mountain. probably about 40% of my time in the park.

so what do you think i should get

sorry if this is wrong section i just made an account so i could ask this.
Nov 21 2007 1:44PM
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dave...
Posts: 1688 - Karma: 126
personally i would say chronics, they make a nice all round ski, so you can take them out of the park...i tried the invaders and didn't like em very much outside the park...but that might have been cuz they were center mounted... check out moment tho, you might be able to find a ski better suited for you...and it won't be made in china either
Nov 21 2007 2:05PM
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schmies
Posts: 2032 - Karma: 511
Better check your closet and all the things you own for where they are made...you would be surprised. Or you can check your racist attitudes towards Asiain people. Don't be so ignorant.
Nov 21 2007 2:16PM
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GUZ
Posts: 1371 - Karma: 255
try the high society park ski its supposed to be sick
Nov 21 2007 2:19PM
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schmies
Posts: 2032 - Karma: 511
Out of those three you listed, the Invader would be the least ideal for 40% of you time in the park being that it is a much softer flexing ski than the others. The PE is probably a bit stiffer torsionally than the Chronic, but both retain similar levels or peformance in the park if you are talking about the new sidewall construction ones with the large bird on them. I haven't skied that new Chronic, but maybe somebody on here has skied both and can give you some more info.
Nov 21 2007 2:23PM
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Uncle_Remus
Posts: 1880 - Karma: 368
tweaker... sceech thats a main selling point you cant expect them (Moment) to not try and exploit it just as you are using china for cheap labor. don't even pretend thats why your (K2) over there. also both of you read the "world is flat" and you will realize that this whole arguement is bull.
Nov 21 2007 2:25PM
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Uncle_Remus
Posts: 1880 - Karma: 368
^^ that was what i was quoting
Nov 21 2007 2:27PM
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footcrunk
Posts: 385 - Karma: 75
umm...its not racist if you dont want to buy skis that are made in china, its an issue of quality
Nov 21 2007 2:29PM
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poofartpee
Posts: 7436 - Karma: 1,538
Chronic the PE has sim flex (stiff) but past models really lacked performence so id go with the chronic to be safe
Nov 21 2007 3:27PM
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no_steeze_in_NY
Posts: 225 - Karma: 13
for 40% time in the park you definitely want the chronics, do not get the invader, it is a straight up jib ski. the PEs would probably work out, but i think you would be happier on the chronics, much more solid in my opinion, and given your height, weight and location, i think the chronics would definitely be the way to go. Just some additional advice, go for 172's (i think they come that length), mount them midsole since you ski all mountain and put a pair of look bindings on them. I ski in vermont too and im presently rockin that set up. definitely the chronics.
Nov 21 2007 3:29PM
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calebski.
Posts: 703 - Karma: 10
probly chronics..if your only skiing 40% park then deff dont get the invaders
Nov 21 2007 3:30PM
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skiP.E.I.
Posts: 7821 - Karma: 21,848
Chronics or Maybe PEs
Nov 21 2007 3:55PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
id recommend the chronic out of those options, id highly recomend you try the blend though.
Nov 21 2007 4:05PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
theres lead paint in my invaders!
Nov 21 2007 4:08PM
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AMG.
Posts: 867 - Karma: 21
the trouble makers (07 and 08) are pretty sick, they definatly made them wider(08), but theyre still sick.
Nov 21 2007 4:09PM
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Tucks
Posts: 2120 - Karma: 161
The PE's are the skis for you if you aren't going to ski totally park. Personally K2 are more durable than Lines. I have had both companies broke invaders not much has change from when I broke them. The Crons are good but personally I think the PE's are a better all mountain ski. They have worked great for me and they can hold there own on Ice and light powder. Just don't by invaders not durable enough for what you are doing
Nov 21 2007 4:09PM
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djty111
Posts: 1103 - Karma: 93
get a chronic...
Nov 21 2007 4:17PM
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Upgrayedd
Posts: 620 - Karma: 25
Of those choices, the chronics.  The 07-08 now has sidewall construction and wider dimensions - by all accounts, it is one of the best all mountain/park skis this year.
Nov 21 2007 4:21PM
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liquidsword
Posts: 566 - Karma: 10
40 percent park? you ski northeast what else would you ski haha i'd go with the invaders
Nov 21 2007 4:35PM
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schmies
Posts: 2032 - Karma: 511
GIve personal experience when talking about skis, there are so many stupid comments on NS when people ask for help choosing the right ski. The dude is 6'1", he doesn't need to ski a 172cm.
"I think...."   "I have heard......."   "It looks more durable...."
Nov 21 2007 4:47PM
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JaySkier107
Posts: 288 - Karma: 29
out of the three you listed the Chronics for sure but for all mountian and even park i love the Seths- i live in VT
Nov 21 2007 6:03PM
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zackblain
Posts: 2322 - Karma: 22
chronic 179
Nov 21 2007 6:06PM
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