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Chronics or Anthem Octo's

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CoachG
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So i'm thinking about picking up a new piar of sticks for cheap and i can get either of these for 220 right now. So i'm torn between the 2. I currently ride the AR6 so i know the chronic would be similar but is the chronic softer? My AR6's are a little too stiff for my liking. But I also like the anthems cause i've heard nothing but good things and i used to ride the invader and loved it. I ski 50/50 park/allmtn
Apr 6 2009 8:53PM
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asian_andy
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brah go anthems... if u want a softer ski..chronics arent the way to go.. yes they are a good ski and yes they are similar to ar6  but if u want soft go anthems...in fact chronics are stiffer than the ar6..so if ur lookin to hit killer lines ( like huge huge kickers) then chronics. but anthems if u want soft playful jib ski tht still can take a hit on the big jumps and still hold well o groomers and other all mtn shit. peace
Apr 6 2009 8:57PM
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CoachG
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anyone else? and i've hear anthems are a little heavyer?
Apr 7 2009 10:05AM
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jibjunkie
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i beleive yes because they are a good bit wider but since theyre soft you should have fun on them.
Apr 7 2009 12:57PM
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a--1
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Apr 7 2009 3:20PM
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the-big-lepowski
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Octolands for sure.  The ar6 is a great jump ski and you can keep the edges/bases in better condition for pipe if you have a jib ski also.  I have the octolands and they are super fun and much softer than ar6's.  and for 220, do it!
Apr 7 2009 7:38PM
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aznsteeze
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Chronics are much stiffer than AR6s.
my buddy has the new AR6s and i have 08 Chrons and theres no comparison for flex.
I would say go for the Anthems.
Apr 8 2009 12:51AM
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Z_rob
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ive been hearing a lot of good things about the chronics

might wanna look into some pipe cleaners as well
Apr 8 2009 1:44AM
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CoachG
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well im in college and basically im making my AR6's my home ski now cause my invaders are in urban condish now, and i really like the AR6 for everything i ski in vermont but i want it a little softer and i heard the 09 chrons are softer than the 08's. is that true?
Apr 8 2009 12:12PM
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Z_rob
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and the anthems are actually a good half pound-pound heavier than the chronics.

ive held them both
Apr 8 2009 2:03PM
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B-runge
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if your confident in your skiing abilities, weight does not matter unless your trekkin long distances, which i doubt youd be doing on anthems or chronics, please dont tell anyone where you found these. im trying to save money and i dont want them gone.
Apr 8 2009 7:20PM
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