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K2 Silencers vs K2 Public Enemy

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hey_dude_its_me
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I had some Public Enemies, I think they are too stiff and too heavy for me in the park. Are the Silencers just more of the same, or are they a good park ski?

May 18 2008 6:14AM
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ChanchoVelez.
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dude to be honest with you the k2 silencers are not really a good aggressive park ski, they are pretty much just like a beginner ski. i had to use them when my skis broke and they worked alright but were a pain in the ass. bottom line just go with some other ski or maybe even a different brand if you dont like k2, cuz trust me the silencers are not that good of a ski.
May 18 2008 3:52PM
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skiRay
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its funny, i remember a thread about a year ago, and someone was saying that the silencer is actually a really good park ski. and that he replaced his STLs with silencers. or something like that
May 18 2008 4:23PM
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ChanchoVelez.
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well i guess it depends but i have heard from a lot of people that they are not that great, plus i used them and they werent that great, but ya i guess it pretty much just depends on if you like them or not. plus josh bryant from jibij is not selling the silencers at jibij any more cuz he hates them so much so and they dont sell well so i dont really know what to tell you
May 18 2008 4:55PM
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skiRay
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call me ignotant, but wether someone likes a ski or not is an opinion, and everyones is different. someone can love a ski, and another can hate it... there is no "is this ski good or bad" just ride what feels good to you

May 18 2008 6:20PM
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SHastatahoe
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I believe the silencers are a capped version of the old public enemy.  They are a price point ski.  Most people seem to like them.  They are cheap and a pretty good  ski. 
May 18 2008 7:00PM
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VTtreeskier
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I have but their really not a great ski by any means, i just got them because i wanted a cheap ski for the park that wasn't too floppy as im 6'3 and 175 lbs. If your purely a park skier invest in a better ski, but if you only ski some park like i do and dont want to spend alota money on some park skis they'll do fine.
May 18 2008 7:10PM
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ChanchoVelez.
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ya i mean it basically is just your opinion if you like them get them.
May 18 2008 7:48PM
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Santa-Cruz
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try the invaders or athems i got the invaders and live them
May 18 2008 8:04PM
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Santa-Cruz
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^love
May 18 2008 8:05PM
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poofartpee
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there both pretty much the same shit and ski like shit

forget that those 2 skis exist
May 18 2008 9:17PM
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ChanchoVelez.
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go a different route than k2 like Line, you will never go back

May 18 2008 9:41PM
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BIG_SALTY
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get neither, get some line anthems or invaders  they are way sicker
May 18 2008 11:00PM
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feedbacker
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yeah, the Silencer is a price point ski.. not a bad ski, but I wouldn't recommend it to an aggressive skier..
May 19 2008 1:40AM
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schmies
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Being somebody that has actually skied both skis in a variety of conditions, I will tell you that the Silencer is actually pretty snappy as it is a full wood core old dimension PE with a cap topsheet. Cap construction softens a ski very slightly compared to a sidewall version. I used Silencers as park skis all this past year and I really liked them. I also really enjoyed them in the pipe. however, when the snow got thicker and warmer, the PE performs better. It busts through crud and slop easier than the Silencer does, these conditions are where you feel the difference in the ski. The Silencer is also a bit narrower underfoot at 80mm versus he PE's 85mm. Hope that helps.
May 19 2008 12:39PM
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mr_hartl
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if your just riding park u gotta get the invader. but if you are stuck on k2 like i used to be, you should hold out and take a look at the new "kung fujas" symmetrical ski so great for switch riding like the lines are but still k2 if u wanna be loyal to the brand.

but the line invader changed me as a skier, i went from the  K2 PE to the line  invader mid season and i found myself playing on every change in  terrain getting all buttery and what not.the ollie power is ridiculous too . The invader makes it so easy to get up on urban set up. Its not bullshit when people say that the invader and the anthem are the best ski for progression in the park.
May 19 2008 1:35PM
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jason...
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invaders have poop quality so if your going to ski park aggressively get them, but dont expect them to last over a season
May 19 2008 1:44PM
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Justo8484
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schmies pretty much covered it as far as differences between the two. one thing to add though, if you're on the west coast, you're probably better off with the PE since it is a little wider and will be inherently better in softer snow. if you're stuck on the east like me, the silencer might be a better option. its a little bit lighter than the PE and the narrow waist will make it quicker edge to edge on our firm snow. i've skied invaders for a season before i got on k2s and my skiing improved drastically when i got on a real ski. the invaders are fun for jibs, but the k2s can actually ski outside the park, and take a beating much better than my invaders did. hope that helps.

and frodo has a sick van.
May 19 2008 10:16PM
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lushlaxstr
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k2 fujatives
May 19 2008 11:05PM
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mr_hartl
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no i agree the invaders cant really take a beating, ill probably end up getting another pair next season some time, but they are cheap. i also agree that they arent to great outside of the park, but that is why we should all invest in a quiver to have the best ski in each environment.

to tell u the truth though, i ski in Washington and ive been riding my invaders at alpental in this spring snow the past 3 or 4 weeks and its so much fun gapping moguls and bouncing off shit with the buttery goodness. i could have rode my public enemies but they just seem so plain and boring to me now. Just my opinion.
May 19 2008 11:39PM
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Lemuel
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oh ignorance is great isnt it. invaders arent shit quality. ive had mine for a season and a half and they are still holding up strong and im an aggressive skier. its a great ski and extremely good for the price
Jun 23 2008 8:33PM
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fillup
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your are ignorant****

and the silencers are k2's cheap park ski. key word being cheap
i would suggest the fuji for a more flexy k2 ski
Jun 23 2008 11:37PM
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eli112233
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i would try invaders, anthems, or fujatives. All really good skis that can be used agessivley and you can get them for cheap. i got my fujatives new for $148 and my bro got invaders for only $150, just find the deal man.
Jun 23 2008 11:48PM
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skiRay
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yes, but if someone likes the silencer better than fujis, then thats their OPINION
Jun 24 2008 12:10AM
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phishfood
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yeah tahts a good way to put it. everyone rips on k2 here, but their lineup just isn't as park specific as lines its more all mountain oriented.
Jun 24 2008 11:02AM
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Ryanvdonk
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i hate fujis, if i was to get a K2 ski for park, it would probably be silencers (i'd have to see more about the flex of the disorderly), cause they're a stiffer ski, and poppier than the damp PE. IMO it's the best price point ski i've seen, though i haven't tried armadas new cap skis.
Jun 24 2008 12:56PM
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skiRay
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+ karma for backing me on that
Jun 24 2008 1:22PM
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b-kul
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i think you mean the disorderly.
Jun 24 2008 1:51PM
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mr_hartl
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yeah i screwed that up, sorry for some reason it made since that the kung fujas would still be park specific like the fujative was... but i was wrong. thanks for correcting me. oh and i just thought i would brag a little bit cause i just bought the 09 hell bents. woot woot. haha
Jun 25 2008 12:23AM
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lars49
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PEs win that hands down seriously
Jun 26 2008 9:02AM
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