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Chronics v Dumonts v Movement Joysticks

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*kiwiNZ*
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I need some advice, i have finally narrowed it down to these 3 skis, and need help deciding which one would be best.
I'm 6' 3 about 200.
Need a stiffish ski with my size.
Will be used probably 60/40 park/all mountain and mostly for jumps.
i can get the Chronics for $300, the Dumonts for $250 and the joysticks for $325

Thanks for any help you can give me.

May 23 2008 11:52PM
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aznsteeze
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I ride '08 chronics and they are pretty sick.  Super light, super stiff (for me at least, I am 5'7'',140lbs, ridin 171s).  Not a bad ski, throws you into spins, solid on rails.  A little too stiff for my liking since i spend my time 100% in the park.  I would have preferred a pair of Volkl Walls or Line Anthems.  But thats only cus the east coast coast only has parks and no pow or big mountains.  I picked mine up for $275 at a shop's moving sale which was just a rediculous price since prices are jacked in Canada.  $300 isnt bad.  I have also demoed the Dumonts.  I really dont have much to say about them cus i didnt even use them for a full run.  Seemed uber stiff to me and they only had a pair of 181s so i didnt ride for long.  But if you are looking for a ski to plow through ghetto shit landings, solid ski on rails and an overall tough ski, then def go fro the chronics.  Plus, Line is just pure legit.
May 24 2008 12:05AM
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*kiwiNZ*
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I dont like the graphics much on the chronics though

May 24 2008 12:09AM
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aznsteeze
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lol i think the graphics are buttuh steeze.
much better than the dumonts.
May 24 2008 12:50AM
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*kiwiNZ*
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Has anyone skied the joysticks?
May 24 2008 11:34PM
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*kiwiNZ*
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Anyone?
May 25 2008 8:10PM
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JHDski47
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i havent skiied the joysticks but i almost bought them and i hear they are real sick.  I bought the black and white striped Lib Tech NAS though which i love.  The only problem with the Lib Techs is that they are real stiff.  I dont know about the flexibility of the Joystick though
May 26 2008 5:56PM
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JHDski47
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and on Evogear.com i think the NAS is only like $225 right now which is a hell of a deal considering i bought them for $450 and think they were worth every penny
May 26 2008 5:57PM
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JHDski47
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and i think the NAS is selling for only $225 right now on Evogear.com.  thats a hell of a deal considering i bought them for $450 and think they are worth every penny
May 26 2008 5:59PM
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JHDski47
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sorry...posted that twice....my computer is doing some weird shit
May 26 2008 5:59PM
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aznsteeze
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How are those NAS with the magnetraction.
i have been wanting to try them for a while now.
sick idea!
and someone told me that they are sold individually.
is that true?  so is that $225 for a pair of skis or just a single one.
when i heard that, i was like wtf? they sell individual skis?
May 26 2008 8:06PM
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mjc0701
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chronichs are stiff but good lines are good it depends what you are riding i dont know about joysticks and dumonts are sick
May 26 2008 8:35PM
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rj.
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chronics really soften up after about 20 days-at least mine day and i love them
May 26 2008 8:45PM
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*kiwiNZ*
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Yeah i was wondering the same thing. I saw them on evogear for $225 but i wasn't sure if that was for the pair or just one ski.
May 26 2008 9:08PM
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JHDski47
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The Magne traction is awsome.  it really does help with bad snow conditions and carving.  I found that with the Lib Techs i can lean into my turns alot more than on any other ski ive used.  The wavy edges do not catch on rails or anything.  I dont know how Evogear would even consider selling them for $225 since they are such great skis.  If you have the $$$, then pick them up.
May 27 2008 9:04PM
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JHDski47
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and the $225 is for a pair of skis........i bought mine from evogear and it came with 2 skis.  Ive never heard of them being sold separatly.

May 27 2008 9:06PM
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