Another irritating what ski thread...

I should probably add that I enjoy soft skis too!

I checked out punks in Ski Bartlett when I was in there the other day and they had pretty narrow edges. I've never skied except one day on rentals 2 years back. They were fun on rails but can't comment on durability. I also can't comment on big jumps really cos that isnt my thing, but from the feel of them, i wouldn't bet on them being as durable as some skis. The most durable skis i've had have been Moments followed by Lines actually.

I think Moment Jibs or Rockers would be a good choice (and available on the cheap at Ellis Brigham in 171). I used mine pretty much purely on rails and they never showed any signs of damage all season. The Jibs would be amazing for jumps but if you like a soft ski the rockers would be similar in feel to your invaders on jumps.

Or another cheap option:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Icelantic-Danollie-170cm-Freestyle-Skis-Brand-new-/150515724063?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Skiing_Skis_JN&hash=item230b6faf1f#ht_742wt_1138
= Buttery Fun

Punx are really buttery, really light, and they can take a beating on rails. Get the 183s, they are rockered and they ski really short.

Cheers man, I just called up and I can get the Rockers in 181 for £231 which is pretty good.

The Danollies would be too short I think.

Did they have the 2011 Punx at Ski Bartlett, they don't have them on the website... I'm going there on Friday so I could have a look.

Dude, Punx are not rockered. At all.

I do agree with the ski choice though. Punx are a bit more stable than the Invader or Afterbang, while being lighter (step-down sidewall) and poppier than either. Durability isn't quite what you'd see from the first two skis you owned, but they certainly aren't falling apart either.

Yeh they have 2011 punx, at least in short-ish lengths, i didn't notice big sizes. I actually checked them out to compare the edges to the ones on Bentchetlers (cos i was worried the chetler edges would be too fragile). They are a little fatter but nothing like Lines.

I had Rockers in a 181, 2 seasons back and I loved them. They held up really well, I skied like 30 days on them and then sold them for really good money cos they were still in such good shape. People say they are too soft for jumps but I can't believe that cos I found they hold up ok off cliffs (I ski much more BC stuff). They are stiffer than the Invaders/Punx when you need it, but they butter just as well as a much softer ski. Plus they never catch on the snow spinning on or off rails which I loved. I've actually just made myself want a new pair thinking about them.

Maybe some armada halos?

cheers, I think I'll get the rockers next week unless there are any better suggestions...

I can get this year's Punx for $533 OR last year's rockers for $373.

Are the rockers the right decision?