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Volkl bridge vs. crj?

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ianj
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I know these skis are both very different but I need to make a decision asap. I'm 6'2" and I weigh 145-150 lbs.
I ski powder all day when there is ow, but when there isnt i ski park, crud and groomers. From what I heard they both are very good in the pow, crud and groomers, but to complete the package I need the ski that is better for park... If you could help me it would be greatly appreciated
Jan 18 2011 9:46PM
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.cam.
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volkl will be better park and crjs will be better in pow. we cant decide what you would rather have in a ski. This isn't intended to sound like a jerk.
Jan 18 2011 9:51PM
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ianj
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thank you. I live in cali so we get a good amount of pow but I believe that there are more groom/park days if that helps...
Jan 18 2011 9:57PM
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.cam.
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Also how do you ride in the park? Like what percentage rails to jumps, size of jumps, and butters.
Jan 18 2011 10:01PM
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blatt
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Bridge is normal camber which is generally better for grooms and park. Bridge may be your option. also, look into the Line Blend. Skis better in pow than the bridge and better in the park than the CRJ
Jan 18 2011 10:07PM
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shreddenator
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Well it is tough to find a ski that can do both park, groomers and pow well. CRJ skis will feel awkward in the park, but they excel in the pow....The reality is that any ski can ski in the pow....pow is just fun no matter what....but most pow specific skis don't handle groomers very well. If you can have only one ski get something more like the bridge because it will excel in more situations.

Jan 18 2011 10:11PM
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.cam.
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Bridge now has their elp rocker which is just a small reverse camber.
Jan 18 2011 10:12PM
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.cam.
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And if you can get more skis look into the line blends, dynastar slicer, k2 kung fujas, and rossignol s3. They are all great skis.
Jan 18 2011 10:14PM
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ianj
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thanks for all the help guys!! +k to ya!
Jan 18 2011 10:46PM
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ReetsAdeets
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Check out some midfat skis with both rocker and camber. For example, Moment Rockers, ON3P Jeronimos (these seem like they would be great), Salomon 2012s, Armada Alphas/Halos, ARVs, ON3P Blue Steeles, ect.
Jan 18 2011 11:30PM
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pinhead_larry
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I love my volkl bridges. I get great float in pow with the rocker, but they work very well on groomers too. I cant say about the crjs cuz ive never skied them, but the bridges are honestly
Jan 19 2011 12:16AM
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pinhead_larry
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*the best all mtn skis ive owned*
Jan 19 2011 12:17AM
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BRI.BALDWIN
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You should get CRJ's because my boyfriend has them and he absolutely loves them.. and they're sick looking.. and because you'd also be supporting CR Johnson.
Jan 19 2011 4:10AM
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sagaRIP
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What about in the park?
Jan 19 2011 11:57AM
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ianj
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Think I'm gonna go with the bridge. Thanks guys
Jan 19 2011 2:38PM
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pinhead_larry
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They are pretty good...i have them mounted at +3 but the swing weight is great
Jan 19 2011 11:48PM
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