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Ski Help..

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MackiSan
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For the last 2 years I've been ridin K2 Fujatives but... they just don't cut it anymore.
I've decided that no matter what I'm going for Line seeing how they easily make the nicest skis in the business.
Here's the predicament..
Anthem or Invader?

Both look amazing but I just don't know which is a better ski.
Anthems are way steezy looking but are they as good as the Invader?
Jun 24 2009 8:40PM
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sick-as-aids
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cant help on lines... but this should be in gear talk
Jun 24 2009 8:41PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
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Line Afterbang. Done.
Jun 24 2009 8:41PM
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Dylan_
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first off wrong forum, you want gear talk

2nd of all do not judge a ski on its graphic because its "steezy"

3rd theres plenty of other good brands besides line.

4th do some research

5th we need more info
Jun 24 2009 8:42PM
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MackiSan
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Yeah.. Just noticed that.
Jun 24 2009 8:42PM
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MackiSan
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Succesfully made an ass out of my self.
Jun 24 2009 8:50PM
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Kayess
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why line? going into a store with a single brand that you have to get is a bad mentality. i mean i love line and i love my anthems but you should keep you options open. anyways... i think it is worth paying extra for the anthems. they are a more solid ski that will hold up to more punishment but still have the playfulness to do butters and shit.
Jun 24 2009 8:52PM
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Dr_Feelgood
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line isnt the only good ski company my brotha. K2 has a fantastic line of skis, but are mostly devoted to all mountain, whereas line is mainly park, stressing mainly. it all depends on what you are looking for. dont get the afterbangs just because some 12 year old told you to. do some research, and give us some info on what/where/how you ski, height, weight, etc.
Jun 24 2009 8:55PM
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MackiSan
Posts: 21 - Karma: 10
Thanks. I guess your right too. Are there any other Skis that you recommend?
I'm looking to buy a good ski this time around since the last few have been less than great.
I mean.. Any good Armadas, K2's, 4fronts, ect..?
Jun 24 2009 8:57PM
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MackiSan
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Well I ski up east which by New Hampshire standards at least means lots of Ice and few powder days. I ski mostly park and also some backcountry when it snows. I've skied on K2's for 4 years now, and the last pair (Fujatives) really weren't all that great but the pair before that were amazing. I'm not huge, even for a 16 year old. I'm 5' 4" and about 120. That help?
Jun 24 2009 9:02PM
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MackiSan
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I'm looking for a soft and light ski. I know I'm pretty useless.
Jun 24 2009 9:04PM
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MackiSan
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True, New Hampshire cannot compete with out west for Backcountry BUT.. It still has a good share of it. I had the 2005 Public Enemies which were a great ski and when I say that I mean that they stuck to the mountain extremely well and were in good enough shape to trade in after the 2 years. The fujatives however, slid all over the place got torn to shreds. Neither ski could really butter. I'm looking for a ski that goes Urban and Mountain, sticks too the slopes and also doesn't end up looking like an asian tourist after a bear attack. Hopefully that leaves any ambiguity out.
Jun 24 2009 9:18PM
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MackiSan
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Ugh..
I really want to get into butters and nose presses. But still New Hampshire is notoriously icy.
and Usually Sledding. Or just hiking like up in bowls and such.


Jun 24 2009 9:31PM
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BWalmer
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I'm thinking Armada AR6's would be perfect for you. Soft in the front for nose butters, but stiff in the tail to hold onto the ice. I skied those in CT all season last year and they were AMAZING, I felt in total control the whole time, and they are soft enough to play around with. Also, they work pretty decently in the 6-12 inches of "powder" we get on the east coast too. Just my opinion but I think you should look into those too, but yeah, like everyone is saying, do your research and don't just pick a brand cause everyone rides it or because your favorite pro rides for them.
Jun 25 2009 12:11AM
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edd1e
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its difficult to find a ski that butters well and still holds up on ice and yet still reasonable in some pow.

But I think the ar6 from armada would be a good choice. Personally i prefer a sidewall construction ski eg; ar6, pe/extreme,chronic,dumont/suspect,addict,scott p3,stl, pipecleaner,t-hall, etc)
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a cap ski eg; invader, anthem, el-ray,silencer, fujative etc.. I find the cap skis have less pop, not as much 'feel' and not as much grip. But it is all personal preference.

Personally I think the ar6 is money for you, the chronic from line being the best bet if you have to go with line, but it is a bit too stiff even in the shorter lengths.
Jun 25 2009 12:26AM
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