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Afterbangs, Walls, Punx, alphas, ar6

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ONE-UP
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180 lbs, 90% park
Dec 25 2009 11:06PM
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DR.SHRED
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ar6
Dec 25 2009 11:45PM
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ONE-UP
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bump
Dec 26 2009 11:35AM
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ace_
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ar6 is the best choice for you, but i wouldnt rule out the anthem either.
Dec 26 2009 11:45AM
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ike.
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what do u want out of them. if buttery, afterbangs or anthems. for stiffer, punx and ar6, alphas are fairly stiff but because they are rockered they are easy to butter
Dec 26 2009 12:06PM
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ONE-UP
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are the punx tip and tail as stiff as the AR6 tail?
Dec 26 2009 12:54PM
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ace_
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no no no. the punx have the foam core and my god once they're broken in they are total noodles
Dec 26 2009 1:00PM
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ONE-UP
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no i think the new ones have wood core
Dec 26 2009 1:05PM
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ONE-UP
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yea just checked on atomic's web "this year the punx have a new wood core"
Dec 26 2009 1:07PM
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pigglywiggly
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heres my review on the ar6...

https://www.newschoolers.com/web/content/reviews/action/read/id/1205/

you can pm me with any questions
Dec 26 2009 1:18PM
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Chrris
Posts: 568 - Karma: 211
Deffenetly ar6's man!
There such an amazing ski, Light poppy fast strong perfect flex and just an amazing all around ski!
Dec 26 2009 1:22PM
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ONE-UP
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would they still be perfect flex if you are close to 200
Dec 26 2009 1:36PM
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ONE-UP
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sorry for the double post but what are the punx flex compared to the AR6?
Dec 26 2009 1:37PM
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pigglywiggly
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well they were really good flex for me for a medium flexing fun park ski that i could still bomb our small hills here in PA without chatter...but i only 115 pounds so i dont know for you

ive heard the the punx has a symmetrical flex of an ar6
Dec 26 2009 1:45PM
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ONE-UP
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could someone that is close to my weight weigh in,
(no pun intended)
Dec 26 2009 1:57PM
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BjornR
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i'm 5'10 and similar weight.

I haven't jumped with my punx yet but I really like the flex. enough to do butters and they feel stable at higher speeds.

They are really light skis.
Dec 26 2009 2:16PM
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Style+eeze
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ar6 most def, soooo durable and fun
Dec 26 2009 2:32PM
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p-oskier
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Well I am 6'0 and 180 and I have t-halls and I find them great for jumps and rails so I think the ar6 wouldn't be a bad choice for u.
Dec 26 2009 2:45PM
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dbchili
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k for anyone who has ridden them, between punx and JO pros, what is more durable? Has anyone either/both and know about their durability and flex?

Im 6'2 200lbs
Dec 26 2009 3:03PM
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ace_
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oh and atomic and armada are made in the same factory. just an fyi
Dec 26 2009 3:04PM
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BjornR
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If you going to centermount: Punx

AR6 and Punx have similar flex if you flex the whole ski.

But when riding them you will notice that ar6 is much softer in the nose than the tail. Punx has a symmetrical flex. Also because punx is symmetrical the only place they should be mounted is dead center while AR6 isn't, so they should be mounted behind dead center unless you don't care about carving.

AR6 is built like a tank. durable base and edges and only minor chipping. AR6 will be noodly in the nose after a season.
Dec 26 2009 3:10PM
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BC.
Posts: 1551 - Karma: 86
Def between the AR6 and the Punk I am 6'5 190 as well. Punx are full symmetrical and will be better exclusively to the park most likely, however AR6 is a great park ski. AR6 will perform a little better all over the mountain. Can't go wrong with either.
Dec 26 2009 3:21PM
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Chrris
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I'm 5'9 and 190 pounds there so perfect.
Dec 26 2009 3:23PM
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dbchili
Posts: 2555 - Karma: 1,657
k wicked thanks man, i ski about 99% park, and i'm leaning towards the punx cause im guessing theyd be easier to warranty and will be cheaper

Has anyone ridden this year's JO Pros to compare? I'd really like to know what the main differences are with the sidewall construction this year
Dec 26 2009 3:24PM
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pigglywiggly
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oh yeah, ive heard atomics warranty is terrible, and armada's is top notch.
Dec 26 2009 3:43PM
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Silverbol
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Got the new wall's with jesters on it and there perfect for park. And even when you just whant to cruise the mountain for a bit they hold up nicley .

Dec 27 2009 5:40PM
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jamodeo
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yep i would definitely go for some walls i skied the a bangs for a little bit today absolutely hated them so flexy it isn't even funny and i am 153 and 5'7 and was riding 177s so they will loop out like crazy for you
Dec 27 2009 5:48PM
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