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K2 Revival, or Salomon 2012

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tomhowell999
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I've narrowed my ski choice for next year down to these two skis, and im wondering which to get. I ski pretty much all park but still want a solid ski at high speeds. any suggestions would be greatsalomon_9.jpg
Mar 10 2010 3:46PM
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tomhowell999
Posts: 33 - Karma: 10
2012s or the right.

K2 Revivals, They're both rockered park skisk2_4.jpg
Mar 10 2010 3:48PM
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powninja
Posts: 1053 - Karma: 242
Revivals suck. Was able to demo a pair the other day. Ride just like extremes but with a lil rocker, are not poppy at all and feel like dead weight on ur feet.
Mar 10 2010 4:23PM
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HamFaceGirl
Posts: 5242 - Karma: 2,676
well considering none of the skis came out yet no one really knows. But I'm pretty stoked on the k2 domain, looks awesome
Mar 10 2010 5:21PM
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pigglywiggly
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thats the same reaction that springs4life had about them.

on the other hand, the 2012s were so nice, defiantly the favorite park ski that that everyone demoed (including me)
Mar 10 2010 5:32PM
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tomhowell999
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how solid were the 2012s under high speeds?
Mar 10 2010 6:02PM
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pigglywiggly
Posts: 4482 - Karma: 305
hmm thats odd. every single person that demoed them that i knew absolutely loved them.
Mar 10 2010 7:08PM
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mrsmith
Posts: 93 - Karma: 10
2012's were one of the worst skis ive had on my feet.... go with the revivals. Alot more poppy,playful, and solid at highspeeds
Mar 10 2010 7:13PM
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schmies
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I have only skied them on hard ass icey snow and they love that shit. Triaxial braiding keeps them stiff underfoot and able to resist twisting in the midst of a hard snow turn.
Mar 10 2010 8:19PM
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tomhowell999
Posts: 33 - Karma: 10
i don't know who to believe!
I've heard really good things about the 2012s, and they're rated #1 in a park test. i have the extremes (08/09) and they are super heavy and super stiff, not at all playful. if the revivals are anything like them they'll be an all mountain twin.
Mar 10 2010 9:20PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
Posts: 9217 - Karma: 5,399
I'm pretty sure the suspect was rated highly in park tests too. But, yeah...

check out the k2 ski that replaces the disorderly, I forgot the name. Or maybe the ar7
Mar 10 2010 9:37PM
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tomhowell999
Posts: 33 - Karma: 10
i think its called the domain
Mar 10 2010 9:39PM
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Wrkn4ThaWeekend
Posts: 602 - Karma: 681
Revivals! K2 skis hold up so much better than salomons do. i have ridden multiple pairs of both, K2's last about 5 times longer.
Mar 10 2010 10:10PM
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schmies
Posts: 2032 - Karma: 511
Revival is a brand new ski from what the Extreme was. This ski has a bi-directional sidecut now which is also moved forward, the new Twin Tech top construction and Jib Rocker. Completely flat with a mini lift tip and tail. Sick.
Mar 11 2010 12:10PM
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tomhowell999
Posts: 33 - Karma: 10
so is it a park specific of park/allmountain?
Mar 11 2010 1:06PM
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GNARBARSTAR
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i have been on both or these ski's. 3 runs on each, 2 laps in the park 2 in steeper gnarly terrain these skis are not meant to be skied in. the revivals we're awesome for what they are made for a competition park ski, super stable on take offs and landings, the bigger the jumps the better with these i find, i wouldn't call these skis stiff the have a constent firm flex through the whole ski, not washy at all with the rocker, i found it easier to lock into butters and managed to lock into a decent tail press, i could even tell was pressed. super stoked on these skis, also they handled awesome for a park ski in the steeper stuff, i would ski them everywhere. k2 really does have rocker figured out for next year.

onto the salomons, i have read many good reviews on this ski i agree with most of them on there ski-ability... but i'll leave it at this, there is a salomon rep out there with a demo with 2 edge cracks after 2 park laps.
Mar 13 2010 11:39PM
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pigglywiggly
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it seems really hit or miss with salomon. so far my suspects have held up better than my armadas, which are supposed to be bombproof.

either way, salomon needs to step up their edges. seriously, its not that hard to through on some burly as hell edges that stand up better than what they have now. Because in my opinion salomon skis ski awesome.
Mar 14 2010 12:24AM
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tomhowell999
Posts: 33 - Karma: 10
is the revival light, for easy switch ups etc. ?
Mar 14 2010 1:32PM
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CDdesign
Posts: 1015 - Karma: 92
jacob has had great success with the alphas or now named the halo for 2011 and its been out for a while
Mar 14 2010 2:45PM
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sam.gillin
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Definately go with 2012 ssssssssooooooo FUN!
Mar 14 2010 8:44PM
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Blurst
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wow thats wild. Since salomon got rid of the ten eighty series I have not met a single person that has beens atisfied wit their suspects or dumonts. I have a friend that went through four pairs in a month.
Mar 14 2010 9:03PM
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tomhowell999
Posts: 33 - Karma: 10
what about the 2012 compared to next years armada halo(alpha 2)
Mar 17 2010 6:15PM
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ED.
Posts: 210 - Karma: 8
 pretty hard choice. The revivals are better in the park at least in terms of consistency, but aren't nearly as fun as the 2012's. Personally i'd take the 2012s but the revivals are sick too
Mar 21 2010 8:47PM
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-Marc-
Posts: 865 - Karma: 207
bump, cant decide between the revival or 2012, which one is better for all mountain?
May 30 2010 7:51PM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
the revival is better for all-mountain since the ski is wider underfoot, and the shovel is wider.

to be honest just go with the halo
May 30 2010 11:10PM
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NL_twoplank
Posts: 118 - Karma: 40
I was planning on buying the 2012 but my local shop ran out on them, the owner sayed that thhe revivals where a good replacement, He said that he liked them better because they have less rocker and are a bit stiffer. are they playfull or not so i can do butters with them and ollie? and can they also be used in pow?Should i wait till they have the 2012 in store or should i get the revivals, the revivals are cheeper

advice is really apreciated
Dec 10 2010 7:22AM
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hjb
Posts: 742 - Karma: 40
Neither
Dec 10 2010 7:49AM
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andrew95
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i have domains and love them they are pretty poppy and can handle rails very well
Dec 10 2010 10:35AM
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NL_twoplank
Posts: 118 - Karma: 40
Same man, the domains are skick, i got them because my shop didnt have neither the 2012 or revivals left and i dont regret my choice
Jan 25 2011 12:31PM
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NL_twoplank
Posts: 118 - Karma: 40
Same man, the domains are skick, i got them because my shop didnt have neither the 2012 or revivals left and i dont regret my choice
Jan 25 2011 12:32PM
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-Marc-
Posts: 865 - Karma: 207
Domains are fun, but I found it was really hard to carve with them and the tail caught alot, their really fun for nollies and on jumps though.
Jan 25 2011 8:04PM
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shreddenator
Posts: 329 - Karma: 28
Why are you limited to these two brands? Why not Armada, Liberty, Moment, On3p..?
Jan 25 2011 8:16PM
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.Max.
Posts: 2930 - Karma: 701
I have them and carved groomers Monday when it was -30 (aka bulletproof snow) and they were awesome. I love symetrical skis and the rocker is awesome!
Jan 25 2011 8:17PM
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andrew95
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agreed
Jan 25 2011 9:42PM
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NL_twoplank
Posts: 118 - Karma: 40
Yes , I also thought it was harder to carve on them but i was used to race skis on real snow, But if I take my old Kung fujas (which i have never riddn on real snow) these really carve good
Jan 26 2011 4:22PM
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-Marc-
Posts: 865 - Karma: 207
I found the tail would catch every time you went to turn, carving is way easier on the 2012s
Jan 26 2011 10:11PM
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smalltownskier7
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i haven't tried the 2012's but i have the revivals and i love them! there great amazing in the  park and suprisingly you can still stay afloat in powder with not that much effort. i was truely amazed though when it came down to high speeds. they felt like cruise missles on my feet and turning was no problem. i would recomend them to anyone!

Dec 2 2011 1:17AM
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buchanan.
Posts: 1911 - Karma: 156
i still love my revivals. ive put them through some serious beatings and skied them for almost 2 seasons. BAMF skis. also in the spring, the rocker in them makes slushy conditions maaad fun.
Dec 2 2011 2:19AM
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midwestmike
Posts: 138 - Karma: 9
smalltownskier7 sounds like a k2 rep reviving an old thread to plug k2 skis for this years season
Dec 2 2011 2:42AM
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evan2240
Posts: 22 - Karma: 11

definetly dont get the suspects. they chip easy. it almost seems like whenever you mute grab or wizard trick on a rail a giant chunk comes off of the top sheet.

Jun 22 2012 11:31AM
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RawrRawrRob
Posts: 1841 - Karma: 685
Agreed!
Jun 22 2012 11:52AM
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TheWakes.
Posts: 685 - Karma: 235
if you want to ski fast dont buy 2012s.
Jun 22 2012 12:13PM
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.ZT.
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I might grab some 2013 Salomon Rocker skis that are the new 2012s next spring they sound sick!
Jun 22 2012 12:28PM
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