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Invader vs. Reno Rocker

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ReedSkis~
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i want a park ski, something playful and soft but stable at the same time
which of these skis excels the most in park
thanks
Feb 10 2009 11:19PM
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steezyskier7
Posts: 139 - Karma: 13
i just ordered a pair of reno rockers and they will be in tomorrow. I hear that the rockers are soft but still stable enough underfoot to hit medium sized jumps. I will provide you with more info tomorrow when they are in
Feb 10 2009 11:29PM
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newengland72
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Sounds like you are looking for some Anthems
Feb 10 2009 11:31PM
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HamFaceGirl
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well if you want to hit jumps than the invader is not for you. if you hit rails all the time, then get invaders
Feb 11 2009 6:27AM
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Snowgoner
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agreed^^
The Anthem is soft and playful but stiff enough to hit pretty good sized jumps. I ordered some a few days ago and they should be in by friday and I'll post back a little review.
Feb 11 2009 6:58AM
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gcassidy
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i have anthems there super playful but still very stable on jumps the extra width really helps out. And they still slay on rails and boxes.
Feb 11 2009 7:59AM
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FUUUCK
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what are you more inclined to spend on a jib ski? less than $299 or more than $600
Feb 11 2009 10:03AM
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quebecfreestyler
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both are really soft and playfull  the rocker will be better for powder and are super easy to learn stuff on.

Feb 11 2009 12:08PM
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Twig
Posts: 6407 - Karma: 60,032
well basically because the rocker is worth way more than two pairs of invaders.. only get the invader if all you want to do is ski rails and wreck your ski.. in which case i'd just get a second hand ski off someone for 50 dollars and mount them..
I have skied both and the rocker is better in every condition.. Its lighter than the 178 invader, better in pow, better on piste (suprisingly), easier to butter because of the rocker despite being stiffer and more consistent.. its a seriously good ski.. when I have had a chance to ride it 10 more days i'll review it properly.. its in the running for my favourite ski ever.. previously line elizabeths which may also be an option..
Feb 11 2009 12:42PM
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CTD
Posts: 6300 - Karma: 348
yeah if you can afford them, get the rockers. rockered skis are so dope (if you havent figured that out already!)
Feb 11 2009 9:29PM
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Canuker
Posts: 4730 - Karma: 165

invaders get way to bashed, they arent even that bad off of jumps or even all mountain.

People say they are way to squirly for jumps and all mountain but there not, this weekend i skied double blacks with confidence on my invaders i also hit some large and xl jumps and did not find them as bad as people say, they were perfectly fine.

if you know how to ski you can use the invaders

Feb 11 2009 10:06PM
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XtRemE11
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how stiff are they compared to invaders? any other skis you could compare it to in terms of stiffness?

Feb 11 2009 10:49PM
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