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Line Anthem or K2 Extreme?

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LarsTynes
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The title of the thread pretty much speaks for itself. So, the thing is that I've been using Salomon Suspect for quite a while, and I still do, but I also got some favors to use up before next years collection comes and all that. So, I wondered which one of the skis K2 Extreme and Line Anthem I should pick. (These are the skis that I am more interested in).

Please, I have a lot of experiences with skis on performance and specs, but by all means, submit your thoughts, preferred with comparisons and the most handy/useful specs.
Thank you for your time.
- Lars.
Feb 13 2009 3:02PM
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Dan-Man
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Anthems.=better ski, better deal.
Feb 13 2009 3:08PM
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Colston
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anthem
Feb 13 2009 3:10PM
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Tinga
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those are two different skis meant to do very different things. what are you doing to be doing with them

but if i had to choose i would choose the extremes
Feb 13 2009 3:12PM
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ChronicLines
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Anthems, sometimes the wider profile bothers me though, they aren't "fast" on rails.
Feb 13 2009 3:12PM
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VinniCash
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i trust K2 more than Line
Feb 13 2009 3:14PM
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ChronicLines
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I couldn't disagree more.  My Anthems are bomb proof compared to my Public Enemy's.
Feb 13 2009 3:15PM
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Tinga
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ummmm what?
Feb 13 2009 3:16PM
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GUZ
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My anthems are the best ski I've ever had. I absolutely love them.
Feb 13 2009 3:16PM
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theblacktaco
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LINE ALL THE WAY
Feb 13 2009 3:19PM
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ChronicLines
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I fail to see what you're not understanding.  I ski my Anthems harder than my Publics and the Anthems are in far better shape.
Feb 13 2009 3:26PM
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Line-4-Life
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Anthems
Feb 13 2009 4:08PM
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eli112233
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anthem- soft, wide, cap, light

extreme- stiff, sidewall chippage, heavy

Feb 13 2009 4:15PM
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Alex_G
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fuck the anthem get the afterbangs when they come out
Feb 13 2009 4:26PM
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epic_line
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Anthem the most underestimated park ski there is.
Feb 13 2009 6:09PM
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boyd
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i think you mean underrated. and no, they're one of the most popular park skis there is, and it's rare to see someone who doesn't claim how awesome they are. It's going to be pretty hard to get a response on here that's not super bias, but they're two different skis. Both are pretty good for all mountain, but the K2 is going to ski better in pow because it lacks a symmetrical sidecut, because of this it'll also carve better. The anthem is going to be better for butters because it's soft, and it'll ski switch better because of the symmetrical sidecut.
Feb 13 2009 6:19PM
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b-kul
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im pretty sure that if there was a nuclear holocaust the only survivors would be cockroaches and pe's.
Feb 13 2009 6:23PM
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BIG_SALTY
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i have said it before and i will say it again. Why even consider extremes, they are FUCKING PUBLIC ENEMY"S with a different graphic and name it is a ghey ski
Feb 13 2009 6:31PM
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Bamski
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They're both made in the same factory. Exact same staff and everything.

Line is owned by K2.
Feb 13 2009 6:52PM
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eli112233
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wrong. They are definately more poppy and not as dead. still heavier and stiff though,
Feb 13 2009 8:11PM
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Mr.LemonPie
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If someone likes a stiff park ski, it is the best ski for them...hands down.

Those are both completely different skis though, what are you skiing, and more importantly, what is your weight?

Both are great skis, they are just COMPLETELY different.
Feb 13 2009 11:57PM
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Shpadoinkle
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K2 owns Line.
Feb 13 2009 11:59PM
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ChronicLines
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Welcome to three posts ago.
Feb 14 2009 2:05AM
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LarsTynes
Posts: 88 - Karma: 5,952
Hey, everyone. Thank you for your replies and opinions, and pretty much everything that is mentioned about both skis is correct, expect the dude who said that Extreme is PE with diff graphix and a name.
I've been looking at the Line ski for some time, Extreme is just something that came to mind since I can select between those two skis. Considering your opinions and reviews, the Anthem seems like a much better ski for me, as I'm doing huge switch tricks and a lot of railin'/park shredding.
Once again, thank you.
Feb 14 2009 12:58PM
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dean.glass2
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Line is made by K2 ... They are pretty much the same
Nov 10 2013 6:54AM
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GrumpisPringle
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false... they are made in the same factory. but jlev owns line. not k2
Nov 10 2013 8:40PM
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animeallstar
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http://jskis.com/

doofus.
Nov 11 2013 1:59AM
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