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swagburg
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i just delamenated my k2s today and i have some questions about the 09 suspects because i might get them.
Are they a good park ski and fun to play around with them?
And is there anything wrong about them?
Feb 28 2010 11:25PM
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.brian
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They're good skis while they last, but they're not durable at all
Feb 28 2010 11:27PM
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ALLIANCE_1
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in my personal opinion Salamon are shit skis in general and i think the pros you see riding on them go through about a pair a week haha. the 09 suspects wear and tare extremely easy, they do not last at all plus they do not have a good flex for jumping and they are a pretty heavy ski. i would suggest for park and all round:

volkl

k2

line

armarda

faction

All these skis are hand made or designed properly and will not fuck up on you

go shred!
Feb 28 2010 11:31PM
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SweatyBallShack
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Volkl walls are so dourable. The flex is kinda mid/stiff
Feb 28 2010 11:35PM
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Scott0_robot0
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wont last you very long i wouldnt do it if i were you
Feb 28 2010 11:38PM
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swagburg
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thanks k+ to you *radcon. ive broke two k2s this year so far so i dont think ill be getting those
Feb 28 2010 11:58PM
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SweatyBallShack
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Haha. I've got like 5 core shots on my k2s.
Mar 1 2010 12:02AM
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jamodeo
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i have three skis i would suggest:
Walls
AR6s/Thalls
S4
thats all folks
Mar 1 2010 12:04AM
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A_Zuck
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mine broke twice
Mar 1 2010 12:06AM
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SweatyBallShack
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TNKs are solid but have little sidecut
Mar 1 2010 12:07AM
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swagburg
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ya dude k2 has really good skis they just dont last

Mar 1 2010 12:07AM
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SweatyBallShack
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Excluding the silencers that's true
Mar 1 2010 12:16AM
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TPalms
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I disagree, I've had my 07-08 K2 public enemy's for three seasons now and they're just finally falling apart. Up until this season I haven't really had any problems with them and they'd been pretty solid (minus the soft topsheet) considering I beat the fuck out of my skis. They're giving out now though... I've lost almost all my edges underfoot and the sidewalls are kinda falling apart. Other than that they've served me well.

I hear moment and Armada make pretty good skis if you're looking for a pair that'll last. Oh and don't go for the suspects... My friend had a pair last year and snapped them in half.
Mar 1 2010 1:01AM
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SweatyBallShack
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And 4frnt. Oh my god we all forgot. AFTERBANGS!!!! They're a great deal and they might even be bullet proof (for all you gthugs)
Mar 1 2010 1:21AM
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fuck.your.tits
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Coreupt
Mar 1 2010 1:27AM
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ben-jamm-in
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edges fall out like non other
Mar 1 2010 1:29AM
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Jwenz
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yeah if you dont ski hard. i have had 2 pairs gone bad
Mar 1 2010 1:29AM
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SweatyBallShack
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My friend who has them doesent exactly ski hard. Lol so TNKs then
Mar 1 2010 2:00AM
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CBROOKS
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fuck suspects. my 09's blew edges within 10 days of riding, shit is WEAK
Mar 1 2010 2:18AM
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Skummit_559
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agreed, cept for the topsheet is a piece of shit
Mar 1 2010 2:45AM
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SweatyBallShack
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My friend has 08s I think and they hold up, but in the area thats right up on the sidewall it seems to be a bit soft. I know a kid that has 07/08 and 08/09 dumonts and the old ones have lasted longer because they dont have edge armour. Btw hes really good and skis alot so its not like he just doesent use them.
Mar 1 2010 3:48PM
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NEskia
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suspects blow, there fun while they last, but thats not very long, the edges fall off right away and the top sheet falls off a lot, more than other skis. Although, they do warranty there skis cause they know they have problems
Mar 1 2010 5:32PM
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Deviate
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I'd recommend staying away as well, suspects ride really good, but don't last very long if you ride your skis hard. Mine have been used about 20 times, and already have two nice cracks in the edges. I'm hoping mine will last till the spring is over so I can warranty them then. 
Mar 1 2010 6:42PM
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gabfreeski
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09 suspect are the worst skis ever

mine broke only after 2 weeks last year!!

Mar 1 2010 9:18PM
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Wesley_Kepke
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I agree with what most of the people on here are saying about the durability of the suspects; they fall apart really easy.

I've heard the Salomon switched the manufacturing (from China to Austria) for next year, and that the durability is supposed to be better.. so if you decide to buy, wait. 

I've had mine for three days are they are already starting to fall apart, so I'd stay away from them. All I've done is skied park really, so take that into consideration. In my opinion, Salomon has always been pretty bad at manufacturing, because my Dumonts (capped construction) lost an edge underfoot as well.

Until I hear good things about Salomon and their skis, I'm going with other ski companies.

Apr 15 2010 8:24PM
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SweatyBallShack
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Man the old cap dumonts were TANKS though. haha
Apr 15 2010 10:14PM
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JOHNishi
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thye were, not my fav ski, but i always ride my old ones after i break a new pair of skis. haha, but anyway, dont get suspects, period. unless theyr superrrr cheap. but honestly, i'd rather pay a bit more money and not have my skis be unrideable after a month. i really wish salomon would re-make a cap park ski, that design worked really well. but it was kinda soft
Apr 16 2010 4:58PM
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SkiTheYeast
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get armada alpha 2's they are great
Apr 16 2010 5:02PM
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Steazel
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1080 decades are a cap ski, i believe they are the same as the old dumont
Apr 17 2010 3:51PM
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Heart
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i definitely agree with you on the durability, but i rode the suspects and they were great on jumps, nice and stiff, and they are as light as line invaders, so pretty light.
Apr 17 2010 5:45PM
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SweatyBallShack
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Ya if I had to pick a ski to ride for a day suspects would definately be one of my first choices. They would delam on the last run. haha
Apr 17 2010 7:48PM
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Chompo.
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I have walls and I love them. Would highly recomend them
Apr 17 2010 8:27PM
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DUKES
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one word to describe salomon's park skis is the word shit

buy liberty ltes, or volkl walls
Apr 18 2010 6:03PM
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