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SkiTheYeast
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whats your favortie ski company and why?

Mar 16 2010 9:03AM
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SkiTheYeast
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+k for feed back
Mar 16 2010 5:48PM
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oompa
Posts: 43 - Karma: 10
RMU SKIS their skis are by far the most durable and longest lasting! The skis ride so well in any conditions! By far my favorite skis I have ever had and you combine that with some FKS bindings and you got a legit set-up!
Mar 16 2010 5:55PM
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triebby
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I am going with Armada. And interestingly enough, I have never even owned a pair of their skis. I have however, been able to try some of their skis and was very impressed. I just think it is sick how they started out as such a small company and have grown so much, both in size as well as quality of product and innovation. Plus they show no signs of slowing down. They have at least one ski (in some cases more) for every type of skiing and they all excel in their specific fields. Armada would also be my ski company of choice to be sponsored by.
Mar 16 2010 6:09PM
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CDdesign
Posts: 1015 - Karma: 92
I LOVE HEAD.... DONE!!!!

but really
Made in austria
best Skiers contributing to the construction..... JON and BODE
Mar 16 2010 6:24PM
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wrenegade
Posts: 6631 - Karma: 41
This one's easy. ON3P. Scott and Rowen kick ass, the skis rock, and I've got a pair named after me, that one doesn't hurt.
Mar 16 2010 6:26PM
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kvan
Posts: 3085 - Karma: 1,225

armada cause their skis are bullet proof and jiberish cause they make THE best hoodies ever.

Mar 16 2010 6:36PM
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ferrariowner123
Posts: 1623 - Karma: 28

Same here, but also MOMENT is a favorite of mine as well.

I own the ARV's from ARMADA and i LOVE THEM TO DEATH!!! they are so perfect for me, and it was the last year before they starting putty the ugliest graphics on them (atleast in 185's i use). I also agree with you, in how they started out so small, and grew into one of the most popular and widely recignized names in the business.

And i have 09 Comi's for the pow, and they are really, really, really fun ski.

Mar 16 2010 6:44PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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haha, nice!
Mar 16 2010 6:57PM
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ike.
Posts: 2292 - Karma: 93
I like line alot, great customer service, and sick skis/poles/hoodies.
Mar 16 2010 8:16PM
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cct_222
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Mar 16 2010 8:20PM
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Lemuel
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Line.  You just can't go wrong with anything they have (although alot of kids bitch about afterbangs, but my friend loves his)
Mar 16 2010 8:38PM
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ferrariowner123
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and i tried so hard to get those stickers out of a HEAD rep, but the stopped making them a long ass time ago. so bumbed
Mar 16 2010 8:46PM
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-ShredTheGnar-
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K2- Have yet to actually buy a pair... Buying 2 pairs next year. But I have liked most the skis I have tried. Plus they seem pretty solid.
Have met the rep through the shop I worked at last season and he was also super friendly and also helped push the brand at me, andcompared to how the other reps were he was pretty cool.
The Graphics (though not important) are always pretty dope and next years are amazing.

2nd choice would be Ninthward.... but their customer satisfaction sucks. I mean when I brought mine last season I was in switzerland... and the shop I was working at put a 2nd order in... The rep disappeared... Like we couldn't get hold of anyone (this was before the new site went up) But they make durable amazing skis. and I do love mine.
Mar 16 2010 8:51PM
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Sam.Carson
Posts: 2884 - Karma: 33
im totaly with you,   i have 08 09 pipe cleaners and they have been pretty impressive so far and i also got there 09 10 jj's and the shape is the best thing ever for pow even though i havent skied much with them, i still love taking them out
Mar 16 2010 8:54PM
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Malcolm
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armada. im on my second pair of t halls i love them. my old ones got too short but they still havent exploded yet
Mar 16 2010 9:00PM
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gabe.
Posts: 1891 - Karma: 47
k2, for solid, unbreakable skis
Mar 16 2010 9:07PM
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Jamestown
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Moment. The skis are super durable. I landed on a rock this weekend on my new Rubies, and it just looked like some wax had been rubbed off.

I've never owned or ridden a pair of their park skis, but my Donner Parties are the BEST pow ski ever. McConkey had it right with the water-ski shape, and Moment was paying homage to the man himself, in life and in death.
My Rubies literally changed the way I look at a mountain in one day. Crud and otherwise shitty snow became fun and easy. Taking cliffs into really variable snow and making super high speed turns gave me a new perspective on the sport I love.

And Luke is the man.
Mar 16 2010 10:46PM
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NoBigDeal
Posts: 2790 - Karma: 629
salomon for sure, they have everything, sick skis, nice boots and bindings and the most wanted outerwear in the industry
Mar 16 2010 11:11PM
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W.C_Steeze
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Line just due to the fact that the graphics are sick they have a wide variety of ski selections and they have alot of affortable options either line or K2 there just great all around
Mar 16 2010 11:29PM
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Balto
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which happen to be my fav ski ever

on3p here for me to. scott and rowen are some of the nicest guys, and super easy to deal with, they make AMAZING skis only a few hours away from me, and listen to my imput
Mar 16 2010 11:35PM
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Sam.Carson
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skis made in Austria such as Aramada and i dont know if any others are but they are the best skis ive ridden and the only ski i have ridden
Mar 16 2010 11:47PM
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SkiTheYeast
Posts: 2310 - Karma: 391
atomic is made in Austria. armada is made in the same factory as atomic so it cuts down on cost for armada
Mar 17 2010 6:35AM
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Twig
Posts: 6417 - Karma: 60,329
Line. Its cliché I know, but simply because they made the Elizabeth and continue to make the EP Pro. I hated invaders, anthems, afterbangs and i'm not a bit fan of chronics either but Lizzies, Bacons and EPs are so good I'm willing to overlook the others. Not quite sure what I'm gonna do if I can't find Lizzies next time I want a park ski. Line, I hate you for not continuing them (my girlfriend even refers to Elizabeth as my second lady) . No way a 172 (rockered) Bacon is gonna do the same job on groomed or in the park.
Mar 17 2010 8:21AM
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RudyGarmisch
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Besides the obvious, I've noticed my tastes change year to year. Back way long ago I was all about the 1080, but then K2 made me fall in love with the Maden... I think I can probably echo a lot of people in saying that I've liked a fair amount of the skis I've ended up buying. Only a few have really terrible blemishes on their image in my eye.
Mar 17 2010 8:36AM
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no_steeze
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ON3P, moment, dps are favorites right now, but there are really very few skis i've hated with the exception of most k2 boards i've skied aside from pontoons. k2 is still a no no for me, always loved line and armada, haven't skied much volkl but i havent minded what i rode. i dunno, i'm all about small american companies right now but thats not to say i hate all other companies...
Mar 17 2010 9:47AM
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SkiTheYeast
Posts: 2310 - Karma: 391
why does everyone like moment I skied the reno jib and hated them
Mar 18 2010 8:07AM
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Twig
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I didn't love mine either because they were too stiff for my personal taste. Just because I didn't like them for me me doesn't mean I couldn't tell they were great skis though.
Everyone likes Moment because they make a high quality/durable product and they don't charge all that much for it. They also have fantastic customer service.
Mar 18 2010 8:31AM
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JacheOReally
Posts: 3597 - Karma: 253
I beat the shit out of my skis and moments are average, they are sick skis in my opinion, I am a big guy so I like stiffer skis, tons of pop, lots of camber, and solid on rails and jumps, suck in pow (obviously)
Mar 18 2010 9:14AM
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50in07
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 1,471
I'm gonna get hate on for this. But to me it seems the only people who like line are their risers or people who can't afford a better ski. I bought Invaders last year after all the great reveiws I heard people. They were horrible skis. They only pasted me 3 months and were so flexy and unresponsive. I simply don't understand why anyone would want a ski that flexy. And everyone I know hates their Afterbangs. My rant is over. Hate away.
Mar 18 2010 11:30AM
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minibus4
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RMU cause they stick to thier roots.
Mar 18 2010 7:37PM
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MANDER
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I would say Salomon is my favorite COMPANY but I just dont happen to like their products. I have never owned a Salomon ski but I have heard pretty bad things about their quality. The reason I think them is they do so much for the industry. They do things like Salomon Jib Academy and Salomon Freeski TV and dont make a profit off it, it actually costs them lots of money. They just do it to spread the love of skiing and get everyone stoked.
Mar 18 2010 7:45PM
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.cam.
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salomon is definitely my favorite ski company and i have never had a problem with durability.
Mar 18 2010 11:29PM
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skibikeclambake
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They make money off of those indirectly. It's just exposure to more people, which helps them sell more products.
Mar 19 2010 12:33AM
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panojibber
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Hmm.... This one's a toughie, but I'm going to have to go with Line, for supporting a lot of athletes that no other company would ever support. A lot of their riders do stuff that doesn't get appreciated by the general skiing populace, and its awesome to see guys like andy parry and max hill getting supported without necessarily doing the things that other companies would recognize. On top of that, the bacons are suuuuuuper sick skis hahaha, and Line is a really popular choice for skis.
Mar 19 2010 12:54AM
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jorb.co
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mmmmmmmmmm...

no i actually dont like bacon.

but yeah iwas gonna quote him but then i thought about bacon. good answer.

i love max hill and that style of skiing.

Mar 19 2010 12:57AM
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shortdawg
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banana republic
Mar 19 2010 12:58AM
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ED.
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used to be Armada but then i tried he 2012s. By far best ski ever. Soooo buttery. only problem with salomon is the durability issue
Mar 19 2010 1:53AM
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Gstrong
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jiberish
Mar 19 2010 1:57AM
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Eric.S
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I really like Liberty skis. Super durable and very light, edges are nearly invincible also.
Mar 19 2010 8:11AM
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49566738265
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Clothing: Jiberish (local company FTW)
Film:  Level 1 (again, local company FTW)
Skis: Armada/ON3P
Mar 19 2010 2:54PM
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Jamestown
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Well, they do have more than just the Reno Jib.

I have the Donner Parties and Rubies. I absolutely love both of them.
Mar 19 2010 8:38PM
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erichkuss
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Orage has some of the bet outerwear, Oakley has dope outerwear goggles and more! I'm goig to have to go with armada on skis though. Jiberish has good stuff too
Mar 19 2010 10:49PM
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brenker
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smith optics, no doubt
Mar 19 2010 10:52PM
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tigre6
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LIBERTY! For there view of fun in skiing's world ! for the staff ! for the warranty ! for the design! for there Ski team!
Mar 20 2010 6:50AM
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TheFlyingHonky
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Volkl stiff and precise and usually are durable
Mar 20 2010 3:34PM
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SkiTheYeast
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i like line but ive never skied any other companies
Mar 24 2010 3:50PM
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