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Are Anthems bad on hardpack?

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swanton
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I ski in Nova Scotia, so there's rarely powder. But when there is I ski it, and the rest of the time I ski park. I'm 5'8" and 130 pounds. I'm looking for a really light symmetrical ski that is really good for spinning. I like Anthems cause the Octoland graphics. Any suggestions on what would be a good ski for me?
Aug 29 2008 5:10PM
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Aaaron.
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anthems would be a good ski
maybe a little soft though
or moment rockers
also,
if you search "anthems" in the "google custom searchbar" at the top of the screen
you will find a variable gold mine of information on pretty much anything you could want.

Aug 29 2008 5:19PM
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TDpeak
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I rode my anthems for a decent chunk of the spring last season which included a good amount of riding on hardpack. They are soft, so they aren't going to carve like a stiffer ski, but I never felt like I was being held back by that, it just feels a little different. And they are so sick in the park that its worth it.
Aug 29 2008 5:59PM
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swanton
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What about Moment Reno Jibs? Are they stiffer?
Aug 29 2008 6:28PM
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TDpeak
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I've never seen or ridden the Moment Reno jibs so I can't offer an opinion,
sorry.
Aug 29 2008 6:31PM
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Shlogan
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reno jib are def stiff than anthems. they are sick and are light. they are also wide enough for pow and they are semetrical. moment has sick custimer service, too
Aug 29 2008 6:40PM
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richards
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obviously they arent bad on hardpack
there a fucking park ski
Aug 29 2008 6:52PM
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chazz.
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my anthems carve like no other on hard park, especially with the elliptical sidecut you will have no problem laying out sweet arcs if thats what you're going for. also im bigger than you so im not sure how that will affect it but i would think with a smaller size the same performance would occur.

Aug 29 2008 9:05PM
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Aaaron.
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anthems will be fine bro.

Aug 29 2008 9:19PM
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Z_rob
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Go anthems they are legit
Aug 29 2008 9:59PM
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Franny
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What kind of question is that?( no offense) They are park skis, and park skis all work good on hard pack. Think of this, does your or any park have deep powder in it?
Aug 29 2008 11:50PM
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Chucktheweasel
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Volkl Wall. Problem solved.

I have anthems, they are fun, buttery and forgiving. But the Wall kills it for jumping and spinning. They also carve nicely. Walls are stiffer, but way better for jumps, whereas Anthems are a lot more buttery (not to say you can't butter the walls, but it will take a bit more muscle) and will float a little bit better. anyyywhoooo, both are sick. If you want something stiffer and more responsive, Wall. Buttery and more forgiving, Anthem.

Aug 30 2008 12:34AM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Ya
Although I liked my Anthems fine for hardpack and I'm 5'9 140 lbs. and pretty aggressive and they skied fine, not like race skis or anything but they are a mad fun ski.  If you wanna really carve and shit go with Walls cause they are stiffer.  Either is a great choice the Walls are stiffer, the Anthems are more buttery yet not noodles.
Aug 30 2008 1:48AM
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Aaaron.
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take in mind that anthems are 92mm under foot
and the walls are 87
it's only 5mm difference  but take in mind with that anthems you have more surface to land/slide on
it will also hold it's own in powder a little better
Aug 30 2008 10:17AM
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Shlogan
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93mm, its all good tho
Aug 30 2008 11:11AM
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Shlogan
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any1 know which is heavier?
Aug 30 2008 11:14AM
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Twig
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1) anthems are ok on hardpack but not amazing, they hold up ok..
2) Walls are much better on hardpack and they do ok in powder.. I used them in up to a foot of pow with no problem, not noticeably worse than anthems..
3) Walls are heavier than anthems but not so heavy..
Aug 30 2008 2:05PM
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Celone
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dude go with the reno jibs, lightest ski on the market other than the jon olsson pros, mid flex, symmetrical, i have mine currently being mounted right now!!!

go for them i also had invaders and they were really fun but really easy to wash out on, so obviously the anthems will too because they are essentialy the same ski just a little wider and with a different name and topsheet.
Aug 30 2008 4:20PM
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PBraunstein
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ive never washed out on my anthems...
Aug 31 2008 11:53AM
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chazz.
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neither have i
Aug 31 2008 12:27PM
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swanton
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So it's down to Anthems or Reno Jibs, what are the main differences between them?
Sep 1 2008 10:47AM
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Aaaron.
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God helps those who help themselves


http://http://www.momentskis.com/jib.html


http:///www.lineskis.com/#/skis/freestyle/park/anthem/



Sep 1 2008 10:56AM
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Shlogan
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flex and weight
Sep 1 2008 12:00PM
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swanton
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Anthems are heavier and have a softer flex right?
Sep 1 2008 12:20PM
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Shlogan
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yep, and anthems cost less, too
Sep 1 2008 12:46PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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i wouldn't say heavier.. i'd say less light. both are super light skis, and yeah flex is softer on anthems.

Sep 1 2008 1:26PM
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Aaaron.
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the flex on the anthems is buttery but not noodly
i doubt that you will complain about it
i would personally go with last years anthems (with the wolf)
but you can't go wrong with either ski

Sep 1 2008 7:16PM
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