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El rey vs. Chronic

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asalas23
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I'm trying to decide on some skis for the upcoming ski season and am looking for an all mountain ski that can do park. I'm looking for something under $300 and have found the armada el reys and line chronics for this price and both seem to be what I'm looking for. They seem really similar so I cant make a decision on which one I should buy, both are almost the exact same price and they have almost the exact same dimensions at 171 cm, which is the length i would probably get. If anyone has any input on which is a better all mountain ski or any other information that could help me make a decision it would be greatly appreciated.
Jun 21 2009 1:17PM
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itswillis21
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my freind had chronics and loved them but i dont like how stiff they are so if u want stiff the cronic is were u should go

Jun 21 2009 1:39PM
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iFail
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Jun 21 2009 1:49PM
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headlight
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NZealand 2010 on ELrey http://www.basenz.com/shop/P813_Armada_El_Rey_Ski_2010.html  

Australia 2010 - http://snowbiz.com.au/snowboarding_skiing/online-snow-shop/skis/armada/armada/armada-el-rey.html       The 09/10 version is lighter and slightly softer, but stronger from its new and more-refined Fleet Core. Its burly Cap Construction, mid-fat waist, continuous flex and minimal maintenance seal the deal. This ski will cut up the powder, arc on the grooomers and shred in the park. Whether a first-time lesson, ducking work for some turns or bringing your skills to the Open, this ski knows you're going to abuse it all around the mountain all season long

So there are few people who have skied the 2010 ElRey... the ski is quick turning because of the narrower waist compared to pow skis....so si uf u r ice coast and some west coast - the ski is great ....over a foot of  snow u might want pow or out west skis.  Good on hardpack.  Good carving. Because it is softer this coming year it may be more forgiving...and better in the park ?

Don't know about LINE 2010 Chronic...less sidecut

Jun 21 2009 6:19PM
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ElbridgeGerry
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My friend had El Rey's for 2 years. They really allowed for him to progress. He went from busting wackass 180's to switch 7's.
Jun 21 2009 6:36PM
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asalas23
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Ok thanks, I think I'm leaning towards the el reys but the 08-09 model. Sorry headlight i didnt specify but i dont think im going to be getting those el reys, I'll probably get last years.
Jun 22 2009 8:53AM
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*kiwiNZ*
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Fischer addicts are $220 on sierra skis would be better quality wise than the el ray, but really depends on what your going to be using it for.
Chronics would be my choice between the two you are considering, i haven't heard any negative comments about them. plus they are only $196 on sierra skis but they only have 176cm.

Jun 22 2009 11:38AM
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iFail
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hey if you are skiing a decent amount of pow and like to ski hard you might want to look into Solly Guns?  I have seen one guy killing some in the park as his one ski quiver.  Just over 300 though, :http://www.billysbackyard.com/servlet/the-958/Salomon-536250-2008-Salomon/Detail  very versatile, can't think of anywhere these would suck.  The 181s won't feel too short all over the mtn. and will be good for park, although I am not sure where they are made to be mounted.
Jun 22 2009 1:57PM
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tedmgee
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get the chronics dude. they have a sick design and they are i belive mid stiffness. becuase line make all their skis spoft. i had chronics before and they were aswome. very durable and nice. i had mine 2 seasons now and they bases dont have any core shots. i landed straight  on rock before and it was fine.
Jun 22 2009 2:31PM
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headlight
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Salomon GUNs are a big mtn twin tip first.   I skied them this year out west and I found them way too soft - so they are an easy pow ski. Sure u can take them into the park or on groomers but b careful on your weight and how agressive u are. ski - I am 180lbs and has 181"s and they were noodles . They are like close to 100mm underfoot.  They may work for somebody else but Salomon makes the 1080, Suspect and Dumont... for the park and more all round skiing. 

So I would rate the Chromics as stiffer and bigger turns and maybe more stable-they are wider waisted, El Rey as quicker turning and all terrain- a great resort ski, and the GUNs as out west big mtn for easy going and light weight people....  

So figure out where u will ski and your weight, ambition and good pickins.......i

Jun 22 2009 9:04PM
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