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Tnk's or stl's

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Chron7sc
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which is more of a stiff big jump, more aggresive ski. reviews seem mixed. I loved my trouble makers but they delamed what is closest to that? thanks
Jan 29 2009 6:29PM
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EvanMeyer
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I have heard that stl's are a stiffer ski but I could be wrong?
Jan 29 2009 6:33PM
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Bamski
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The TNK's are stiffer. More of a pipe / jump oriented ski.

If you're trying to avoid softer skis, don't look at the STLs.
Jan 29 2009 6:33PM
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Bloom.
Posts: 3542 - Karma: 13,314
i ski stls and they are so sweet. i skied line anthems before which i hated because they were like noodles. compared to the anthems the stls are as stiff as a race ski which i want in a ski. but either way i think you will completely satisfied with either ski. 4frnt is the best!
Jan 29 2009 6:43PM
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wnab21
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TNK im pretty sure those are a park specific ski
Jan 29 2009 7:31PM
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49566738265
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The TNK is the stiff ski in their line up.  Almost symmetrical, race base, and sturdy.
Jan 30 2009 1:18AM
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FreeBallin
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STL's are towards the softer side(mine nollie and butter like crazy and i love it).  Like said before, TNK's are a jump/pipe ski, STL's are more of a jibbing park ski.
Jan 30 2009 8:42AM
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Jared.
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stls are definately softer, tnks are a bit stiffer and wider
i rode stls 2 yrs ago and tnks this year...i say try to avoid 4fnt..great skis but they are too delicate
i rode my tnks for maybe 3 months and the tail and nose railings already are coming out
i do ride hard but skis shouldn't do that that easily
Jan 30 2009 11:14AM
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FreeBallin
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thats a weird issue considering its on the nose and tail.  They are great skis but the top sheets get destroyed real quick.
Jan 30 2009 4:23PM
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skiP.E.I.
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The TNKs are stiffer and pretty sick for park. I don't know how STLs ski, just that they are softer.
Jan 30 2009 4:36PM
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49566738265
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Not anymore, I was pretty suprised that this "Bomb Top" they put on it works so well.  My topsheets look 20x better than my AR5's did after this much use.  Not a big deal though, but a nice feature I thought I would share.
Jan 30 2009 5:49PM
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FreeBallin
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really? Mine are 08's so maybe thats why.  Mine look like i took a hacksaw to them.  Not complaining tho, the ski is one of the most lively ones i have owned and topsheets mean nothing!
Jan 30 2009 5:55PM
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garettnorthey
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EXACT SAME THING HAPPENED TO MY STLS!!!! And to the thread creator to answer your question.... Neither. unless you get a really good deal on them.
Jan 31 2009 3:27AM
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