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Liberty LTE or Atomic punx?

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Saintlysteeze
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What ski is better?

I have heard that both are extremely light, poppy, and durable. But I was wondering if anyone has had problems with either or if they prefer one over the other.

Oh also what size should i get for the atomic im 5'11" 155LBS?
Sep 29 2011 8:07PM
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Saintlysteeze
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+K FOR HELP
Sep 29 2011 8:07PM
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mamothki10
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so many other great skis why those?? just wondeirng ill hel[ tho
Sep 29 2011 8:10PM
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camstain
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I used to ride Atomic Punx and they were the best skis I ever had. The only reason I switched is because I got a wicked good deal on a pair of Rossi's but I probably still use my punx more than my Rossi's. They're incredibly flexible although they're still great on jumps and they are also fairly light. I highly recommend the punx.
Sep 29 2011 8:28PM
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mamothki10
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im either gunna get t halls ar7's suspects or punx those were my options at first
Sep 29 2011 8:41PM
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Cab3
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Heard great things about both, I'd go for whatever you can get a better deal on. As far as sizing I'm the exact same height and weight, I'm riding 176 suspects, but I also have 167 masterminds, depends on what you like to ride. 171 is a happy medium though, should land you at the nose level.
Sep 29 2011 8:44PM
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mamothki10
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161 is at my eyebrow!
Sep 29 2011 8:48PM
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Autist
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Sorry about jumping in your thread, but how durable are the lte's? and would they be okay for me if i am 5'6"-5'7" and weigh about 118 lbs? i ski all mountain (no powder) and park? or would something like the thall be better because it is softer? (i think)
Sep 29 2011 9:11PM
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Crispy.
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Dude go LTE for sure! I loved mine so much. Super light, very poppy, and extremely durable. You won't be upset!
Sep 30 2011 7:16AM
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mamothki10
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punx lte t halls suspect or ar7??
Sep 30 2011 6:43PM
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tomPietrowski
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You have posted in every thread asking this. No one can tell you which YOU will like the best. Your best bet is to try and demo them when your at a resort and see what suits your style of skiing.

Or go ask a tech in a shop, they will have skied them all, if they sell them, so will be able to give you the best advice.

Sep 30 2011 6:47PM
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mamothki10
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ok haha

Sep 30 2011 6:50PM
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Saintlysteeze
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can anyone help with the sizing of the punx? 182 or 173?
Oct 10 2011 12:01AM
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special-J
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I'm about 5'9 and I was having the same dilemma, its such a big size jump from 173-182. I originally thought I wanted 182s, but then I saw them in person and the 173s were a much better choice for me. Now with your added 2 inches, you could comfortably go either way, its just a matter of if you want to charge hard (182) or play around more (173). Hope this helped!
Oct 10 2011 12:09AM
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Rockhound
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i have some 2010 atomic punx(red ones) and they've held up nicely after a season and a hard summer. they are super playful but stable when they need to be.

i imagine the punx as being the quintestential symmetrical park ski.

the one caveot i have with them is that they suck all mountian, like really suck, like... my afterbangs were better all mountian than the punx, but i think that can be attributed to the fact that the punx are so light and lively and just get pushed around everywhere other than the park

i would go with the punx
Oct 10 2011 1:43AM
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deactivate
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I'm in the same boat. I'm debating between these two ski. Very similar imo
Oct 10 2011 10:47AM
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DUKES
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178 lte will have the same flex but better durability

Oct 10 2011 11:17AM
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