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Ski's Pop +karma for help

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Pinguu
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first off, +karma for any help, its appreciated

I own a pair of 09 anthems with 40 days park on them.  If I want I can buy 09 Octoland andthems for $175  that have 20 days park on them OR brand new 2010 anthems. 

Will my current skis hold up as a good park ski?  or will the octolands be a good cheap upgrade?  or should I just go for a new pair with a warranty?

Thank you
Oct 2 2009 2:33PM
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Pinguu
Posts: 1581 - Karma: 49
also could possibly get some liberty LTE's if that changes anyones opinion
Oct 2 2009 2:37PM
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Big_Spence
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Pop as in make noise?
Oct 2 2009 2:41PM
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pigglywiggly
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well it depends if the anthems that you own now are trashed or not. if they seem like they are losing preformance and you really liked the symmetrical, soft, and wider park ski, then get a pair of the new 2010 if you want a lot of pop because the only difference is more olliebands in the ski, however, im sure the octos still have a good amount of pop becasue they too have olliebands in them. or if you would prefer a non symmetrical sidecut, a moderate waisted park ski, a medium flex that is stiff under the foot and soft in the tips and tails, and a litter ski with more pop than the anthems becuase of the bamboo core, then go LTE.

If they are not trashed and are still perfectly fine, i would say go LTE and switch it up a little..i mean seriously, dont spend a lot of money to get the same ski or one that has a couple more ollie bands in it, unless you LOVE your anthems.

Just my 2 cents
Oct 2 2009 4:09PM
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Logey.
Posts: 2996 - Karma: 456
Well why dont you spend money on somthing with a waranty and will probably last longer cause its new? I wouldnt be comfortable with buying used skis you never know how much abuse they have been threw
Oct 2 2009 4:13PM
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BWalmer
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I'm guessing you're asking if the skis will keep their pop since they are such a soft ski. I'd say that they have a good chance of keep good pop, it depends on how hard you ride them, but the octolands should be fine if they've only had 20 days on them. I know people who are still skiing the 08s with the wolf and they are just as good as they used to be. It depends on how well you take care of your skis and how hard you ride them, but I'd say you'd be fine with the octolands.
Oct 2 2009 4:15PM
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Pinguu
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well haha, I forget to talk about the "pop" of the ski...  Like, how long does pop last. Thanks
Oct 2 2009 8:10PM
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Pinguu
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I ride kinda hard in the park... Not super good but I get my rounds alright. As for new skis vs. old skis, I'm strapped for cash kinda so is the warranty a good deal, and are you usually able to trade in for next years ski if yours are beat up a bit? thanks again, karma to all
Oct 2 2009 8:22PM
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loveyoursneakers
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Yea go for a warranty and somehow snap them. My friend snapped his walls last year on purpose and got a new pair in a week then he flipped them on eBay and got $500 for them and then bought a pair of Afterbangs. Not bad hey.

Thats my two cents. Peace.

Oct 2 2009 8:26PM
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Pinguu
Posts: 1581 - Karma: 49
maybe a few more opinions?  thanks to all
Oct 3 2009 10:45AM
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stickstompin
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thats just not cool scamming a ski company, if everone did that all ski companys would go under or just not offer warranty
Oct 3 2009 10:52AM
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Pinguu
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yep, I'm not going to do this.  I don't want to hurt the companies that support me and my lifestyle and are the lifeblood of our sport. 
Oct 3 2009 1:15PM
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willmiller
Posts: 364 - Karma: 44
Aren't the Octoland's just a pair of Anthem's with Schnazzier graphics?
Nov 1 2009 11:07PM
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Legion
Posts: 1374 - Karma: 29
correct
Nov 1 2009 11:10PM
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willmiller
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So then in that case i'd stick with the Anthems. Save your money bro.
Nov 1 2009 11:11PM
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GNARBARSTAR
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this should be easy, ride the skis you own till they are completely F%^$ed Up and then decide which new ones to get. i have a pair of skis i thought would die 3 years ago and they are still kicking its messed. if you are tired of your own skis give um a paint job.
Nov 1 2009 11:58PM
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willmiller
Posts: 364 - Karma: 44
This guy knows what he's talking about.
Nov 2 2009 9:36AM
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