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NEED Ski Help

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.Hugo.
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Alright so a small local shop is going to sponsor me. I get a pair of skis but have never touched a ski by any of the brands they carry ( I currently have Liberty LTEs and love them). My choices are Atomic Punx, Elan Puzzles, Head, or Salomon. I am leaning toward the Punx right now but any and all opinions will be welcomed.

Ah yes and I am 5' 11 and 170lbs and ski 70% rails and 30% jumps with the jumps being smaller.
Dec 4 2011 4:57PM
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.Hugo.
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Oh and if i got salomons it would probly be the 2012
Dec 4 2011 5:04PM
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Forcillo
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The Elans and Heads cannot come close to comparing to the Punx and 2012s. If you'r strictly park, go with the Punx. If you are all mountain/park are just all mountain pick up the 2012s. Simple as that. The puzzles are kinda cheap feeling and not very durable or stable at all and head just doesn't make a very good park ski in my opinion.
Dec 4 2011 6:04PM
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.Hugo.
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I will probly end up with the punx. I just wish they were a little wider underfoot
Dec 4 2011 6:56PM
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Forcillo
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They're great skis. Go for it
Dec 4 2011 8:31PM
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snakerton
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i would say the 2012. its a very versatile ski, durable and im not a huge fan of head
Dec 4 2011 10:02PM
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.Hugo.
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Bump.

Anyone have reasons I should get the 2012 over the punx?
Dec 5 2011 5:35PM
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Cab3
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The punx will not performnearly as well outside of the park
Dec 5 2011 6:12PM
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.Hugo.
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they will be for strictly park
Dec 5 2011 6:15PM
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midwestmike
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then the first replier answered your question. punx it is.
Dec 5 2011 6:18PM
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