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Fisher vs. volkl, (wood core). Which one is the best?

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slessard
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During the begenning of the season, I got so many problem with my Marker 12 bindings (on volkl Wall) that my seller gave me my money back.  Now, I need to buy a new pair of skis so I ask you that question:  I have to choose between Another pair of volkl wall or try some fisher addict skis.  Which skis would be the better park skis. (durability,price,...)

P.S: Size volkl=169cm
       Size fisher=172cm
       my size: 5ft6in.

Please help me to make a great choice!!!
Thanks.
Feb 4 2008 8:45PM
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jimmer
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172 seems a bit big for you if you are 5'6". also give some more info (where you ski, how much park you do, etc.)
Feb 4 2008 8:58PM
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skituner
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i heard that the first few batches of walls were kinda messed up so maybe you got a pair of those
Feb 4 2008 9:13PM
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hoodSlayer
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I have fischer addicts and they're a bit stiff for good butters and jibbing but I've heard people have had problems with the walls with the binding heel piece ripping out of the ski...if you have some size I would go with the addicts (the regulars not the pros) I have also had problems with marker bindings...the heel pieces and brakes get super fucked up
Feb 4 2008 9:16PM
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slessard
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yeah I agree.  With merker, my brakes get off the bindin three times.  After that they gave me another pair of them but the second day of ride, the back part of the binding get off the ski.  There was WOODS pieces on my bolt.  After that, they decided to give me my money back!

Feb 4 2008 9:24PM
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slessard
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no problem man.

I'm skiing aproximalty two times each weekend in the province of Quebec.  In the awsome city of VICTORIAVILLE (42 000 of pop.)
there is a little park with a 25 feet jump and some hand rails.....and boxes....
I also ski sometime at mont Stoneham in Quebec city

My doubt is that I never saw anyone with fisher skis.  That's why i'm not sure!
Thanks for your replys!!!

Feb 4 2008 9:30PM
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slessard
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Please!!! I really need help.  If you have fisher addict or volkl wall or even if you don't, give me your opinion.

I feel like a poor little boy now lol!
Feb 4 2008 10:47PM
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SHastatahoe
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The only time I have ever seen fischers in a shop they were like over 900 bones.  Looked sick, stiff as hell, and 172 is not too big for you. 
Feb 4 2008 10:53PM
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slopestyle4331
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i have this years fischer addicts and i like them alot because they are good for all mountain becasue they still get some reponse while turning so you can carve when not in the park
but i do wich they were a bit softer so could get some better butters goin but whatever i like themm a ton
but all in alll great ski
Feb 4 2008 11:17PM
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d.spong
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i ride the fischer addicts pros and i think they're super fun. the 172 should be perfect.
the difference between the addict and the addict pro is the addict pro is a little stiffer....
Feb 4 2008 11:21PM
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raddar
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i ride the addicts and i had the same problem people had with the walls.  my heelpiece ripped out and i could see my core rotting inside.  one of my bases is coming off the core and my edges are cracked everywhere.  i have the 06 models though.  they may have made the 07s more durable. 
Feb 5 2008 1:23AM
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eheath
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joke?
Feb 5 2008 1:24AM
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solitaryman
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i don't think so, if they're centered thats kinda small?
Feb 5 2008 1:40AM
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eheath
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He said they were too big not too small.
Feb 5 2008 1:42AM
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solitaryman
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i know and im saying they deffinetely not too big, they're leaning towards too small
Feb 5 2008 1:44AM
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pmills
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you guys are saying the same thing


i say pick up the walls, and if they have a pair 17_  take that over the 169.  Wall's are a true symetrical ski, which means you'll center mount it. If you're any bit of a newschooler, you'll love center mount, you'll still be able to ski the rest of the mountain (only hindered in deep and mougels) but if you're a good skiier, center mount will provide heeps of fun all over the mountain, while being even more playful in the park.

you arn't the tallest kid at 5'6 but do't skimp on the ski size, especialy if you're going to be growing at all. If they make the wall in a 177, it really wouldnt be too bad of a size.  I like my skis to be staring me in the eye at least, typically with some reach above to my forehead.
Feb 5 2008 1:59AM
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Twig
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169cm is about 5"6 so that definitely the right size for you i think 177 would be too long especially since you aren't skiing huge kickers.. I wouldn't worry about 3cm difference on a centre mounedt ski.. I never skiied the Fischer but i love the Volkl Wall (I have the 169s too).. Sounds like you had a problem with the bindings not the skis so i'd just get another pair (if you liked them) with Look/Dynastar/Rossi bindings instead of markers..
Feb 5 2008 8:59AM
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0123456789
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i have 177 walls and im 5'8" and like 140lbs and they are kinsdaa stiff for me, but i would def reccomend gettin the 177s if you are gonna grow
Feb 5 2008 9:57AM
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freestyler540
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Lenth is not much importance here, the longer the ski, the more stable you are on landing, the its harder to rotate. I have the addict pro and I have to say its a new concept:perfect twin. Its stable on rails, great in jumps and performs in the pipe. But if you wanna do big mountain, forget it. These skis will sink you
Feb 5 2008 11:48AM
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Powdered_Donuts
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i ride this years fischer habits 168s they are softer than the addicts really fun ski mass pop
Feb 5 2008 1:03PM
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Pirruccio
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walls are so dope
id stick with them if i were you
Feb 5 2008 4:42PM
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slessard
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kk thanks for the advices.  I'll consider that

but I try the 176 cm armada ar6 of my friend and I got some difficulties to turn with steeze and spin and in Victoriaville, there is not big aire to make huge spins so..... I'm not sure for 177cm. 
Feb 5 2008 8:11PM
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slessard
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yah that's what I think but what do is your opinion on salomon bindings DIN=12 and rossi white model (not look)
Feb 5 2008 8:14PM
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GALO
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les walls man!! tan qua moi ...mais c toi qui décide

jconnais po gran chose dans les ski mais..messemble que jfrais plus confiances a volkl que fishers

mais comme jte dis...jconnais rien la de den fac...


mais en tk meme si ta les walls ou les fishers tu va restermun skieur  pi c sa qui compte  ten ka moé!!

pren ceux que toé taime!!

admain! 

Feb 5 2008 8:58PM
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pmills
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for sure dude, demo some skis, see how you feel about lenghts and such... it really is all about personal preference. I've been pretty happy with my move to longer skis, maybe you wouldn't be... always good to shop around and try different things.
Feb 5 2008 9:35PM
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slessard
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yeah absolutely!!!
Feb 5 2008 9:40PM
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slessard
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What's your height?
Feb 5 2008 10:04PM
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