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Good park ski?

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allthegibsons
Posts: 30 - Karma: 11
Hey I just wanted to know if you guys have any recommandations for a good park ski (that is supposed to be used center mounted). I'm searching for a ski that's really made for the park but doens't suck too bad on all mountain.
Nov 30 2011 10:31PM
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freeskier92
Posts: 23 - Karma: 51
the volkl wall is a very good park ski. it's also pretty stiff but just the right flex for butters or nosepresses
Dec 1 2011 7:49AM
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Banane.
Posts: 3102 - Karma: 414
You want a stiff or a soft ski ? Rocker or camber ?
Dec 1 2011 7:54AM
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blackbetty
Posts: 65 - Karma: 11
Armada Alpha 7, Atomic Punx, and Dynastar Distorter are all solid
Dec 1 2011 9:48AM
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DayMan
Posts: 4704 - Karma: 8,748
I love my blends. Check out line
Dec 1 2011 11:02AM
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dozerr
Posts: 4007 - Karma: 403
some good skis to look into:

stiffer park skis:
4frnt Switchblade - pretty stiff park ski, great for all mountain and great for hitting big jumps, still playful on the smaller jibs

Armada THall - These skis are pretty soft i know, but underfoot they are really beefed up to help the ski feel a bit more aggressive through turns

softer park skis:

Line Afterbang- Line is always known for its park specific skis. No exception here

Atomic Punx- These skis have been getting a lot of hype as well. A softer flex, really light park ski with sidewall construction rather than cap helping it maintain its camber and pop.

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Armada Halo - heard great things about these. a bit of rocker and early taper give these skis a great swingweight and a very forgiving feel.

clearly there are lots of other skis. these are just some of the more popular skis for this season to check out
Dec 1 2011 2:59PM
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Spoomaster
Posts: 63 - Karma: 10
Personally, I'm loving my line anthems, although, they're a little wide for my liking. If I had to choose a ski right now, I would go with the Line afterbangs or masterminds. They're great in park and somewhat durable to my standards.
Dec 1 2011 5:01PM
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vordulmega
Posts: 513 - Karma: 47
I just got Atomic Punx and there so sick, nice and light, soft for butters, and apparently durable as anything. the perfect ski for me
Dec 1 2011 5:08PM
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G4CE_7
Posts: 222 - Karma: 88
Salomon Suspects
Dec 1 2011 8:19PM
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allthegibsons
Posts: 30 - Karma: 11
Thanks I think I'll get the Punx
Dec 4 2011 11:12AM
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B.Foreman
Posts: 300 - Karma: 15
2012 dynastar 6th sense superpipes are nice
Dec 16 2011 10:48PM
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remster
Posts: 898 - Karma: 261
try them first though
Dec 16 2011 11:57PM
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will_powder
Posts: 3194 - Karma: 5,445
Love my K2 Domains. Super fun and durable in the park (3.5mm edges as opposed to 2.5), and the subtle tip and tail rocker makes them awesome all around the mountain. Hold edge really well at speed, you just want to rip carves.
Dec 17 2011 2:20AM
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BjornR
Posts: 141 - Karma: 14
They are using 2 by 2mm edges. Much heavier and slower base than Punx.
Dec 17 2011 7:03AM
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Whatsonboss
Posts: 391 - Karma: 10
Clearly not. http://k2skis.com/skis/twin-tips/domain
Dec 17 2011 8:30AM
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BjornR
Posts: 141 - Karma: 14
So the edge I pulled out of my domains is a lie?

I measured with calipers and couldn't find a single measurement of 3.5mm, not even diagonally.
Dec 17 2011 11:09AM
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TheWakes.
Posts: 685 - Karma: 235
atomic punx: light, playfull
armada thall/ ar7: light, lots of pop on jumps. good edge hold.
armada alpha/halo: extermely light. quick turns. awesome jib ski
salomon suspect: dope jump ski, recommended for a bigger skier.
salomon 2012: good rockered jib ski.
k2 recoilt: stompy, buttery park ski.
Dec 17 2011 11:35AM
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