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4FRNT Switchblade or the Joystick skis?
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Hey NS im having a really tough time deciding which ski to buy.
i am:
-Strong advanced skier (blacks/double blacks out west)
-From minnesota but go to colorado for a couple weeks every winter
-i ski everything, but i dont need to worry about the deep snow aspect (i have powder skis already). At home i will mostly ski park
-5'7" 140lbs
budget isn't really an issue since ive been saving since July
hopefully that makes sense, this is my first gear talk thread
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Also would like to be able to maneuver in the trees, but i really dont think thats an issue with these two skis. I could be wrong though
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Switchblades are half cap half sidewall, stiff, light, durable, all around great park ski. This are a super soft, I've heard their heavy, and durability is questionable (surfaces reputation isn't great in that aspect). IMO I'd go switchblades, you have pow sticks so you don;t need something fat. Two of my friends ski the switchblades and they both rave about em. 171's would be great for you.
Other skis similar to switchblades are: Armada ar7's, Rossi S4/Scratch, k2 sight, ect.
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Sup man, I demoed the Switchblades at COC and I didn't like them. They were way too heavy and they didn't have much pop.
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i think your money would be much better spent looking at other skis.
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this, neither brand is known for making quality park skis, and joystick has always produced very poor quality products. if price isn't an issue, you can/will find much better skis that will out perform both the models you are looking at for lower/same/higher prices.
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Yeah man, I'd go with Armada, they have ill park skis, just picked up some AR7's today, but haven't got to try them out yet.
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Alright thanks forthe feedback guys
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