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Invaders or disorderlys

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s.bishop
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my specs:
6ft2 tall
type 2 skier
155ish lbs
preferbindings dead center
50/50 almtn/park
want something fun and poppy that'll hold up in any conditions
location Vermont
i like the idea of symetrical since i want dead center mounting and something i can play around on.
ive looked at these two (and a few other twintips) so far, anyone have any comments or suggestions?
i have some 04ish fugatives now.
and size recomendations are appreciadted!!
Dec 30 2008 10:44PM
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SHastatahoe
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Nothing below 179 for sure.  the ski are made to fill the same niche.  Have you thought about the anthems?   Invaders have larger tips and tails, which might be better all mountain that the disorderly, though i have not ridden the disorderlys, so can't make a proper distinction.


Dec 30 2008 10:47PM
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s.bishop
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thanks for the height recomedation, i really like the invaders because theyre wider, but worried if the butterzones mess with ice or pow handling at all.  ive looked at the Anthems a couple times but dont remember the spec to well, ill take another look though
Dec 30 2008 11:05PM
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Evan.Frazee
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check out the anthems. Wider and slightly stiffer then the invaders sounds like a good ski for you.
Dec 30 2008 11:12PM
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searle
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The Anthems are the wider ones not the invaders. And they are both 100
% symetrical
Dec 30 2008 11:13PM
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s.bishop
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just took a look at em, theyre symetrical like the invaders and stiffer, sounds like a win to me.
Dec 30 2008 11:16PM
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s.bishop
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178 is the biggest they come, that would work out good right? im used to a 169 right now so i figure anywhere close to proper height will be an improvement.
Dec 30 2008 11:23PM
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eurotune2
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i was under the impression that the Anthems had the same exact construction and flex as the Invaders, just different dimensions, can some one give a second opinion?
Dec 30 2008 11:23PM
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skibum2292
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178 will be perfect! i'm 6' 1" and riding 178 line anthems and 177 nordica ignitions.
Dec 30 2008 11:29PM
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A.R.
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go with the k2's. cause everybody has invaders
Dec 30 2008 11:54PM
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Evan.Frazee
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http://www.lineskis.com/product/anthem

says it has a slightly stiffer flex
Dec 30 2008 11:58PM
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SHastatahoe
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I wouldnt even consider buying invaders.  But that is just me.  the anthem just seems so much better. 

I think the disorderly has a stiffer flex, but I am not sure.  If you would want something that does 50/50 I would perhaps think about the k2 extreme. 

where are you skiing?  This might help.
Dec 31 2008 2:10AM
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MoistAbode
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i am the same way. the only reason i would buy invaders is for urban. but the disorderlys are stiffer and they seem to have a hinge point for butters.
Dec 31 2008 8:37AM
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inactive
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if you are doing 50 percent park i would not get the invaders.
Dec 31 2008 10:14AM
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eurotune2
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ah right on man, i stand corrected
Dec 31 2008 10:19AM
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s.bishop
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i ride smuggs in Vermont. 
i like the sound of the disorderlys more but, theyre not as wide, does 109-85-109 feel alot diff from 119-93-119? my fugatives are 80 waist but i dont know the tip/tail.
Dec 31 2008 5:49PM
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s.bishop
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almost forgot, thanks again all
Dec 31 2008 5:49PM
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joshbryant
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Definitely go with Disorderly over Invader for you size.  K2's tend to run longer than Line's, and a center mounted ski is going to feel smaller anyway.
Dec 31 2008 7:20PM
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eli112233
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I think i can help you out.
I myself have the K2 Disorderlys, and my brother has Line invaders.

We both have the same size boot, we switched once for a run or two and this is what i noticed.

K2 Disorderly: Heavier, stiffer. Lots of pop though, butter pretty well even though i cant quite butter because of the shin bang i have at the moment. low profile tips, less drag. A lot more durable, yea the top sheet gets chipped, but the edges and everything hold out to be really strong.

Line Invader: Light, soft. Fatter tips, by just a little bit, actually only 1mm. Lot more playful, can butter better and swing pretty well, i'd say its a perfect park tool. Little bit skinnier in the waist. Good for park, but might be to light for you and you might wash out.

hope this helps, pm me if i missed something or you have questions.
Jan 1 2009 7:09PM
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wlm
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haha not in norway ALL the kids have zeh new k2's
Jan 1 2009 7:38PM
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*LiNeLover*
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invaiders for sure. iv never skied the other ones but iv demo-ed tons of other skis and the invaiders are deff my fav. they are super fun and your in controll of the ski. i pretty much use them for everything not just park and they do great, sometimes get a bit stuck in the powder but i guess youll get that with most skis unless its a powder ski. i dont think ill ever buy another ski for park besides the invaiders
Jan 1 2009 9:45PM
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s.bishop
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thanks again everyone, i think im gonna go with invaders since i like my fujatives dimensions and they are real close, 113-85-104 to 110-83-110, and the flex doesnt look too much different from vids ive watched (betw. anth and ivads).  and i also figure ill feel quite stable seeing how im used to a 169 right now.
Jan 3 2009 1:17AM
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