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Kev-Kev.
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I'm looking for new skis for next season and i need some advice. I'm 6'3", 175lbs. I've been riding park for 2 years and i skis probably 80% park. I want a stiff-ish skis that has great durability. I've been looking into Blends, Chronics, and Addicts. Out of these, which do you think is best and why? Feel free to make comments and recommend others. Thanks!
Jul 13 2009 10:13PM
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Kev-Kev.
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Also, if it helps: last season i rode 175 troublmakers. I like them but they were a tad too soft and the durability sucked.
Jul 13 2009 10:21PM
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Kev-Kev.
Posts: 680 - Karma: 34
bump...

Jul 14 2009 11:33AM
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Slinger1x1
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I rode the addicts last year. SOOO much fun. they were stiff so they were amazing for landing jumps. the symmetrical design makes them amazing for switch. they also slay the entire mountain. i don't even ski park that much and i loved them for all mountain

i got a pair of 2009 but since im more all mountain oriented, i need something with better dimensions, so im selling a BRAND NEW pair of the 2009 addicts. check them out - https://www.newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/454795/
Jul 14 2009 11:45AM
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jibjunkie
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id say chronics. go with the 181 for $196 at http://www.sierraskis.com/Line-Chronic-Skis-41851.asp
these are an incredible deal on truly bombproof skis
Jul 14 2009 11:59AM
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Kev-Kev.
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Bump. I'm not really leaning towards the chronic or the addict but i think the blends are out of the question. I think the chronics may be a little more durable but the addicts are symmetrical which is sick.
Jul 17 2009 1:06PM
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AntiBang
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 have  u looked into amplid antidogma or volkl bridges?
Jul 17 2009 1:13PM
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JHDski47
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178 dogmas. really durable and pretty stiff
Jul 17 2009 1:15PM
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Kev-Kev.
Posts: 680 - Karma: 34
bump.
Jul 17 2009 4:31PM
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Kev-Kev.
Posts: 680 - Karma: 34
Bump.
Jul 20 2009 4:08PM
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T-Hughett
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Hey man, I'm 6'3 and like 3 quarters and 175-180 lbs, and I'm pretty much at the same skill level you are. I just started not too long ago and try to ski park a lot. I have the Armada El rey's 178 cm. They are pretty sick. I wear a 29.5 boot so that's what my bindings are set at. They are definitely a great ski and I really like them a lot, i recommend them. They are just heavy enough to help you with your spins, but light enough to float in the air off those sick jumps. i could go on and on about rails, haha, but I suck at them and i tried one and didn't commit and thrashed my knee. so i only rode them for like.. idk, maybe a month at most, but not like straight. like 7 times or something. They have 4frnt bindings on them. The reason i'm tellin you all the little details is because i'm selling them if you wanna take a look at them. I need to be able to pay for my rent in my apartment this year for college, so I gotta sell 'em.. They're on ebay if you wanna take a gander.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170361268284&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling

Jul 20 2009 5:18PM
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T-Hughett
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my bad, sorry if the other one doesn't work.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Armada-El-rey-178-w-4FRNT-Bindings_W0QQitemZ170361268284QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSkiing?hash=item27aa52a83c&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A2149%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50

Jul 20 2009 5:20PM
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Snowgoner
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i'd say chronics. they're stiff, and supposed to be great for jumps. i know numerous people who also say they LOVE them on rails. plus it doesn't hurt that they're good on groomers, and can handle pow OK.
the chronics seem to be a perfect ski for you, don't hesitate to get them from what ive heard.
Jul 20 2009 5:39PM
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Kev-Kev.
Posts: 680 - Karma: 34
leaning towards the chronics but im not a fan of the topsheet.
Jul 20 2009 10:31PM
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Kev-Kev.
Posts: 680 - Karma: 34
it's raining bump

Jul 21 2009 10:16PM
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charmander
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bridges arent really a park ski...
Jul 21 2009 10:45PM
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Mt_Baker_Man
Posts: 2012 - Karma: 105
I would humbly suggest the Line Chronics, they are durable, and way more park oriented than the Blends. The Blends are a little too wide for a 80% park ski. Dont know about the addicts, mybe you should get some afterbangs! that would be sweet!

Jul 22 2009 12:54AM
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