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Armada AR6, Line Chronic or Anthem

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Z_rob
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So I'm getting EP Pros for Powder so im not looking for the most all mountain type of ski im looking for the best park ski out of them all.

I really want a good ski on jumps but i still want rails to be no problem, im really diggin the AR6's and i can probably get a deal on them but i heard they are really soft for jumps?

anyone got any thoughts on these?

and ive also heard that the chronics have some durability problems
Apr 24 2009 7:32PM
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summersover
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the AR6 is very stable on jumps and great for shredding the groomers as well as jibbing around the park
Apr 24 2009 7:47PM
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DBAKE
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i will sell you my anthems for $275 with binders
Apr 24 2009 8:22PM
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Z_rob
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ill think about that.
the ar6's sound really sick though
Apr 24 2009 9:01PM
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DBAKE
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just think you wont need to worry about shipping or taxes and getting them mounted
Apr 24 2009 9:03PM
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Z_rob
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very true but didnt you say you thought the anthems were too soft and heavy?
Apr 24 2009 9:19PM
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DBAKE
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not very heavy at all and they are 178s so not to soft but  i am looking for a smaller park ski cause i have obsetheds for the pow
Apr 24 2009 9:21PM
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Z_rob
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oh alright well i definitly keep you in mind, i got about $150 to go on my eps then ill start saving for my park skis just wanted to get an idea for each of them.

any input on chronics anyone?
Apr 24 2009 9:29PM
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DrZoidberg
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Yes, i have 07-08 chronics, and i like em a lot. they're stiffer than the ar6s from 06-07, but still kind of butterable. they hold really well on groomers and are so fun on jumps, i've never had more fun landing backwards. They do get pretty good pop if you lean back a little.  they decent on rails, i'm not really good a switchups or anything so i can't really talk. overall, you'd probably be happy with any of these skis.
Apr 24 2009 9:39PM
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DrZoidberg
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wow, forgot to add:
my chronics don't seem to have durability issues, if anything they are tanks. i did hear that this year do, the green ones.
Apr 24 2009 9:40PM
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Ming
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i believe the durability issues [havent tried my 09 chronics yet saving for next year] are only delams. which delams do not effect anything and if it appears to be delam by the shop it is under warranty so you would get another one or if its next season, a 2010 one. other than that heart everything else is good and very durable. just the top sheet is it.
Apr 24 2009 9:53PM
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richards
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i found my chronics to be not very playful but reall good on jumps
Apr 24 2009 9:57PM
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Z_rob
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alright they all sound super sweet.
leaning more towards the chronics and anthems now.
Apr 24 2009 10:06PM
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PNW_Skier
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anthem crew!
Apr 26 2009 5:50PM
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Z_rob
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bump anybody gonna have any of these for sale in the next couple months?
Apr 28 2009 12:13AM
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Ming
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you can usually find them cheaper used for a deal with bindings in the B/S/T usually last years model but if you do go new

http://www.sierraskis.com/Line-Chronic-Skis-41851.asp

probrably the cheapest tiil the end of next season if this is still available sierra bumps it to 70%
Apr 28 2009 6:11AM
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pigglywiggly
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well the ar6 is stiff underfoot and has a medium to stiff tails for pop off jumps and soft to medium tips so they are playful for buttering and such.

from what ive heard, ar6 usually seems to get the votes over the chronics for pretty much everything. also, the ar6 is more friendly to center mounting to -5 back where as the chronic doesnt work as well for mounting it forward past -3 (from what i heard! dont hate.)
Aug 23 2009 9:21AM
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