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2010 suspects, extremes or atomic patent

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edd1e
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So Im in the market for a new park ski that will also be super stable in crud and ok in around 6 inches of pow. Originally I was looking into some armadas but I am no longer considering them as I can get K2, Salomon, Atomic and Rossignol all for much less. I already have some Obsethed with around 150 days on them which Im hoping to replace with bentchetlers.

Anyhow, Im around 5'11 and only 150lbs. I want a ski that is good for medium kickers and some basic rails and boxes, no urban. I was thinking 181 in the Suspects , 179 in the extremes and 184 in the patent. Though the Patent might be a bit too wide I dont know. I have discounted the punx as they are too soft and narrower than what Im looking for. Also I dont want a rockered ski ie; kung fujas.
Nov 4 2009 2:58PM
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BWalmer
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Just curious, why no S4?

Out of those three I'd go with Atomic, seems like the most fun.
Nov 4 2009 3:17PM
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edd1e
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the s4 is a bit narrower in the shovel than what Im after 116mm, I would rather have something thats around 125-85-120 or maybe the patent which is 129-95-129....Plus I really dont rate rossi in terms of the quality of their skis, seen a few exploded scratch BCs, poorly finished s7s, exploding b-squads etc...
Nov 4 2009 3:26PM
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BWalmer
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word, I understand, I was just curious why it wasn't on your list if Rossi was one of the companies you could get a deal on.

I'd go with the Patent cause its symmetrical and can go anywhere and do anything, the Suspect had a lot of durability issues last year so until they prove themselves with the masses this year I'd cross them off the list, and Extremes are a bit narrower than what you're looking for at 118-85-109.
Nov 4 2009 3:43PM
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HaijaeK
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This. the extremes are forsure too narrow for what you are talking about. You could also get a pair of last years Kung Fujas, which are not rockered and are similar dimension wise to what you want.
If not, go with the Patent forsure.
Nov 4 2009 3:59PM
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jibyourmom
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Has anyone skied the patent? I was also interested by them but I'm a bit scared of the 95mm width for a park ski
Nov 4 2009 4:37PM
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BWalmer
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Anthems are 93 in the waist and are SUPER fun in the park - especially on rails cause you have more surface area underneath you so you can control more.
Nov 4 2009 5:00PM
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edd1e
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Id say Im probably between the atomic Patent and suspect now. Not too worried about the warranty on the Suspects as I know a few guys that work for salomon and one would assume durability must be improved. Funny I havent heard anything of the patent at all until I checked the atomic website...
Nov 4 2009 5:14PM
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abc8tr8we98g
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i have seen a bunch of people with blends (100mm waist) killing it in the park so i guess it just depends on preference
Nov 4 2009 5:30PM
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indeed
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Don't you think you have to lean further back in pow with a symmetrical ski? I was also thinking about patent, but have doubt  know I've heard good things about Punx. As I really want a good perforamnce in powder, I'm considering Rossi S3 now.  

Nov 12 2009 12:37PM
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MEGAZORD
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The patent is an AWESOME ski.  The thing kicks ass.  Its similar is size to the anthem, but with a better sidecut.  This thing rips, buttery enough, but stable enough to truck at speed.
Nov 12 2009 1:08PM
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strongmark
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i was on the patent most of last season, and let me tell you, that ski is a ball.  the bigger platform takes a bit to get used to, but once you give it a shot, youll never go back...the stability is a real plus, especially on bigger jumps.  plus these skis are plenty buttery and playful, really letting you get creative in the park.  give one nollie a try on these beasts and youll be sold.

plus the graphics are boss.
Nov 13 2009 11:21AM
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