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Meeske
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im getting new skis what does anyone recomend a park ski that handels allaround everywhere and has some good flex
Feb 4 2008 8:11PM
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PeeDuBzz
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how much park you actually ski like 50/50 (park/almt)

Feb 4 2008 8:15PM
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Meeske
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like 80park/20other
Feb 4 2008 8:17PM
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2814
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Line Chronics. They handle pretty well in the park and do an awesome job everywhere else. Although there are other skis that happen to match the this new hybrid park-powder niche that is emerging.

It really depends where your priorities lie. I'd say if you are more park than steeps then go for something like the Chronics.

If you are are a bit more mountain-ous (?) then go for something like the Line Prophet 100. It handles decently in the park and is a great all-terrain ski.


Maybe someone else can tell you about Armadas. I hear they are an excellent ski, but have no experience with them at all.
Feb 4 2008 8:18PM
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comeatmebro
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height, weight, ability, location....
Feb 4 2008 8:20PM
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PeeDuBzz
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i ride bout the same as you mab a little more all mt. i just baught some volkl bridges and they are insaine.. with a 93 waist they work everywhere and i do alot of rails and park and i love them...and they still hold up awsome everywhere else. if your mainly park than go with volkll walls...or armada pipe cleaners.
Feb 4 2008 8:21PM
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samwise
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are you skiing in the east or the west
Feb 4 2008 8:21PM
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Line0777
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chronics and anthems invaders if u want ALOT of flex
Feb 4 2008 8:25PM
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Meeske
Posts: 141 - Karma: 44
skiing in ny im riding 07 invaders now and i want something a liitle bigger/thicker than them although there really fun for butters and stuff
Feb 4 2008 8:29PM
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Meeske
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Ny is in the East
Feb 4 2008 8:32PM
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.makuma.
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^^^^^^^chronics are good, but also foils..give more details about yourself
Feb 4 2008 8:35PM
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Meeske
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im like 6 ft 160 lbs.
Feb 4 2008 8:36PM
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Meeske
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want a ski that takes landings well

Feb 4 2008 8:37PM
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akent09
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i would check the juvys or flyers maybe foils
Feb 4 2008 8:42PM
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comeatmebro
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then you are going to want a stiffer ski. i really like my head mojo 80s from last year. they shred all around really great. and hold down on landings awesomely. plus they can charge on the mountain, held up really good so far as well. just one topsheet chipping problem, very minimal and its from crossing up in the air.

also maybe ar6? no personal experience, but have heard only good things about them...
Feb 4 2008 8:45PM
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Alex_G
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Armada AR6's sound perfect for you. Mount em at true center.
Feb 4 2008 8:46PM
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Meeske
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ya ar6 are nice i think ther mad expensive tho
Feb 4 2008 8:46PM
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PeeDuBzz
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volkl wall 177 would b sick
Feb 4 2008 8:57PM
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Droppin_In
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Silencers. They're nice in the park and are great everywhere else. I even raced my friend down a GS course on them and they held they're own.
Feb 4 2008 9:01PM
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JaphyRyder
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I just got this years salomon foils and i LOVE them. the graphics are ugly as fuck but the ski rips in park and the rest of the mountain, even in a little pow
Feb 4 2008 9:02PM
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Meeske
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ive heard that solomon skis have weak edges tho idk if its true
Feb 4 2008 9:05PM
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JaphyRyder
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well i had 06 foils for 2 seasons, hit plenty of rails with em and never had any edge problems. just snapped the ski in half a few weeks ago on a jump though. still, they were 166 and i weigh like 170 so thats probly why.
Feb 4 2008 9:35PM
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hoodSlayer
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yea definately get chronics or invaders
Feb 4 2008 9:37PM
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ballerman
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ar6 fer sher. they're so sick. seriously they handle the mountain well and they obviously rock park as well.
Feb 4 2008 9:38PM
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joly.sp
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Strange you dont think your invaders do the job if your in the park %80 of the time.....
Feb 4 2008 10:05PM
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Ceru
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chronics for sure dude, mine are just awesome.  im also 6 foot and 165 btw, and handling them is soo easy, and they are just the poppiest skis evaaa and they handle rails soo well.  either those are PES
Feb 4 2008 10:13PM
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Meeske
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ya chronics look good does anyone no if there center mounted

Feb 5 2008 3:34PM
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08-Line_Rider
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This man is so right. i have a pair on saloman z12 and i have had them on 50' jumps rails and 4 of pow never benn dissapointed
Feb 5 2008 3:38PM
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Calb3rt
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this years blends. i had a pair of last years and they were the best ski i've ridden. they handled amazing everywhere and had so much pop. i dont know about next years though.
Feb 5 2008 3:48PM
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HermioneGranger
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anthems? lizzies?
Feb 5 2008 4:46PM
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beardstatus
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yeah let's go buy juvys and flyers because there amazing skis and they come big enough to fit someone who is 6 feet tall
Feb 5 2008 4:51PM
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Meeske
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yeah idk about solomon skis i just want a really strong ski that still has flex
Feb 5 2008 5:31PM
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Meeske
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yeah idk about solomon skis i just want a really strong ski that still has flex
Feb 5 2008 5:31PM
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