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Disorderly Vs. Anthem. I hate threads like this

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SHastatahoe
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Ok, I know, searchbar.  But I am in a bind and can't decide. 

History: 

I bought surface watch life's in January and they delamed this weekend.  Surface will not warrenty them and backcountry.com will only give me the price that I paid for the skis, which won't cover any other skis from backcountry.com.  So I have limited funds.

Good news: 

I can get anthems and disorderlys for the same price (within my refund price).  but I can't decide.  I like the disorderlys becasue of the cap construction, rivets, k2 standard badassness, and all my k2s have held up really well. 

I like the anthems because I like a wider park ski, I have skid them before and I liked them, but I am skeptical on their durability.  I am graduating college this year and need something to get me through the economic slowdown. 

Please halp!
Mar 16 2009 6:09PM
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SHastatahoe
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I'm 5'11, 190 lbs. 
Mar 16 2009 6:44PM
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SirFryanator
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the anthems are pretty awesome as a ski. too soft though in my opinion, I'm 5'8' 135 lbs. I figure they would work for most people who are more into jibs and such. you can snag some $200 boones from the d-structure sale, those are some sick skis and they're pretty cheap.
Mar 16 2009 6:49PM
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SHastatahoe
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I have heard of some problems with durability, I can't really afford that. 
Mar 16 2009 6:54PM
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SHastatahoe
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Thanks though, + karma for contribution.
Mar 16 2009 6:55PM
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HamFaceGirl
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i used to have disorderlys and they are great they are stiffer then anthems but i would go with anthems because their wide (so good for park) and they are good flex for you at 150 pounds
Mar 16 2009 8:21PM
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HamFaceGirl
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oh wait 190 pounds
Mar 16 2009 8:22PM
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SHastatahoe
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lol, + karma for helping, but - karma for making me feel fat.  You are neutral.
Mar 16 2009 8:33PM
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=nick=
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your 190 lbs and pretty tall, get the disorderlys. you'll likely overpower the anthems and k2 durability is much better
Mar 17 2009 1:40PM
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Z_rob
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im thinking about anthems or invaders

ive heard good things about them
Mar 17 2009 2:26PM
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eli112233
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i have first hand experience with the disorderlys, they are quite heavy and on the stiffer side, and are sidewall. the top sheet chips a lot, big deal. I also got about a 2 inch edge crack, and its starting to pull out. So next year im getting anthems, because i want a softer ski. my brother has invaders and we both skied the same and his arent bad at all, and imo a lot better. I would definately say GET ANTHEMS!
Mar 17 2009 3:01PM
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Squid.
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All skis chip, it's just a sad fact of life

I've heard nothing but good things about the Anthems though, I'd recommend them
Mar 17 2009 4:42PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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Disorderly's aren't cap, they're sidewall. I have them and like them, top sheet does chip a lot but they held up great this season (notice the past tense, seasons over for me)
Mar 17 2009 5:52PM
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pmw
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last years dumonts. they will hold up very nice
Mar 20 2009 12:54AM
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no_steeze_in_NY
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my anthems are sick, love them for park and there not bad at all mountain, and in terms of durability, i got mine used, but in perfect condition, skiied them hard for 25+ days this season, and the biggest (and only) topsheet chip is smaller than my pinky nail.

Mar 20 2009 8:44AM
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psizzle
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i hav 179 disorderly's , there a sick ski, fairly light, good anywhere on the mountain IMO, but the topsheets r absolute shit, ive rode them the whole season so far and just about the whole sheet has peeled off or in the process, i dont notice it tho when im skiing fortunately
Mar 20 2009 9:48PM
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josh.
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im about the same size i dont over power my anthems too much. i would say anthems there so much fun, and after two seasons they have held up fine.
Mar 21 2009 2:43AM
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SHastatahoe
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I rode the anthems and the afterbangs today.  anthems over the bangs for sure. 

I'm kinda sorta leaning towards the AR6 or ARV.  the ARVs were pretty awesome. 

I like big skis.
Mar 21 2009 2:46AM
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