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Most durable park ski?

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pinguman
Posts: 185 - Karma: 302
So I have a buddy that breaks his skis all the time... what are some of the most durable park skis in your experiences?
Dec 16 2011 10:34PM
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CaptainSlow
Posts: 717 - Karma: 930
afterbangs are pretty damn durable
Dec 16 2011 10:58PM
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snl093
Posts: 251 - Karma: 11
this mine are still in great condition but i got ar7 now cant wait to try em out
Dec 16 2011 11:48PM
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814
Posts: 26 - Karma: 12
this. line afterbangs are built like a skateboard so they can get the shit kicked out of them and still be in great condition. tell your friend to check em out
Dec 17 2011 10:51AM
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Duncan*
Posts: 1270 - Karma: 164
I'm pretty sure most people don't think that the afterbangs are durable.. I have AR6's and they seem to be bombproof, i've had them for 4 seasons now and i love them! So yeah maybe check out some AR7's
Dec 17 2011 3:47PM
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GBS
Posts: 1386 - Karma: 33
Afterbang is fucking durable, bases aren't to good though.
T-halls bases was superdurable....
Dec 17 2011 3:53PM
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powderhuffer.com
Posts: 162 - Karma: 23
Line's Skate Deck™ Construction is bomber and resists topsheet chipping and damage
Dec 17 2011 3:58PM
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stickerman
Posts: 2043 - Karma: 147
Any 0N3P ski. Just got my j mos and the edge is freaking huge. No worries there.
Dec 17 2011 10:16PM
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marsh.
Posts: 1173 - Karma: 1,403
dont get suspects.
Dec 17 2011 10:46PM
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Caucasian_Asian
Posts: 2447 - Karma: 1,665
The most durable park ski is a ski that doesn't go into the park.
Dec 17 2011 11:00PM
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Stose
Posts: 7109 - Karma: 4,123
Moments are the least durable by far. I would say Atomic and K2 have some really durable skis
Dec 17 2011 11:36PM
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Sam.Carson
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id say armada has really durable skis. my Pipe cleaners went 3 years and only have a really small edge crack, 1 core shot. still could ride them easily but decided to get something new for a change but still great company by far. Armada will be my next buy.
Dec 17 2011 11:39PM
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jca
Posts: 4171 - Karma: 6,311
my moment and on3ps have been bomber as fuck as all mountain skis so far. no rails, but a fuck load of landing on rocks, drops to hardpack, and rallying in general. i think they would hold up pretty well in the park. better than all the k2s ive had at least.
Dec 17 2011 11:40PM
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Stose
Posts: 7109 - Karma: 4,123
moments can't hold up for 2 seconds in the park
Dec 17 2011 11:43PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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i still have OG disorderlys. still skiable.
Dec 17 2011 11:54PM
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RudyGarmisch
Posts: 25443 - Karma: 13,844
Improve your skis durability today by avoiding metal objects, trees and rocks.
Dec 18 2011 12:20AM
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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,404
they are also made with terrible materials and get waterlogged

on3p, armada, k2(if you dont mind riding something with less life then cardboard), and nordica all come to mind when i think durable park skis
Dec 18 2011 12:48AM
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TijmenDal
Posts: 4849 - Karma: 1,295
Suspects

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Dec 18 2011 10:57AM
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zeckgx
Posts: 794 - Karma: 30
Head mad trix.
Dec 18 2011 11:26AM
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joshua
Posts: 5046 - Karma: 1,280
Since when are skateboards durable?
Dec 18 2011 12:01PM
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The-Rodent
Posts: 1222 - Karma: 325
t halls ive had mine for 3 seasons
Dec 18 2011 12:21PM
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QuinnBestwick
Posts: 693 - Karma: 751
ive rode armada and they are not lifeless thalls were so poppy and i heard there very durable
Dec 18 2011 4:32PM
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Rodigan
Posts: 1299 - Karma: 1,858
RMU construction is meant to be bombproof.
Dec 18 2011 4:54PM
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penguin_steeze
Posts: 2311 - Karma: 241
atomic and k2 SUCK. I had a pair of atomic punx and ripped out the edge. The k2 have major top sheet chipping after a couple days of use
Dec 18 2011 8:58PM
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lukewalnuts
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Dec 18 2011 9:01PM
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k-fred
Posts: 5363 - Karma: 1,598
my k2 are awsome! im beating the shit out of them and they are still in a good condish. i know are not very durable cause my friend had those for 3 weeks and both of his edge were broke.
Dec 18 2011 9:48PM
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Lemuel
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Implying that topsheet chipping matters.
Dec 18 2011 9:58PM
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Heart
Posts: 6156 - Karma: 3,462
Top sheet chipping happens to every ski and has zero effect on performance. I could be wrong but I think the only reason it happens is because your skis are knocking together or your poles are hitting your skis. From my experience k2 makes very durable skis. I haven't tried atomic though.

I'd say the most durable ski is the line chronic, Ive got zero edge cracks, no delam, no base issues, and some minor chipping after two years of riding.
Dec 18 2011 10:06PM
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Woodhouse
Posts: 390 - Karma: 160
Anything made by Line, or the new Punx
Dec 18 2011 11:36PM
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fonchi
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i think t-hall is one of the most durable skis ever since
Dec 19 2011 12:05AM
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doGelyst
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08/09 or newer ninthwards,

I have 08/09 le comte's with 400+ park days on them, 1" of missing edge.

pics to back it up as well.
Dec 19 2011 12:48AM
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Pool.
Posts: 2820 - Karma: 662
yes. ive had mine for 3 years and counting and no edge cracks or anything, worst thing thats happened is a coreshot but that was my fault
Dec 19 2011 12:55AM
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ChucklesNorman.
Posts: 1197 - Karma: 719
Line Anthems.

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Dec 19 2011 1:46AM
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Phommy
Posts: 107 - Karma: 95
Armada AR6 are real durable. i love mine and i beat them in park
Dec 31 2012 7:51PM
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Lucas
Posts: 4881 - Karma: 1,575
Atomics bases are shit.
Dec 31 2012 9:09PM
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Dochaladai
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ar7
Dec 31 2012 9:54PM
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El_Barto.
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i want to sig this but im not gonna
Dec 31 2012 10:05PM
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mishka
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atomics are okay but the chipping on punx is terrible
Dec 31 2012 10:07PM
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TheDetectives
Posts: 634 - Karma: 1,472
as im surer someone already said (didnt have time to read everything, rushing out the door atm) but ON3P are real damn durable
Dec 31 2012 11:10PM
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YouAllSuck
Posts: 632 - Karma: 1,177
I still have a pair of these, and although I beat the shit out of them the edges have not cracked once. I skied hard on them for three seasons, and now I use them for my backyard set up. Now I have a pair of filthy riches, and so far they have seemed bombproof
Jan 1 2013 9:49AM
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onenerdykid
Posts: 6657 - Karma: 10,898
all of our sintered bases are 7000 series p-tex, which is the highest quality base material available. if you maintain the bases through regular waxing, they should hold up very well for you.
Jan 1 2013 10:04AM
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Bumblesteeze
Posts: 3092 - Karma: 748
This is true. I've never skied a ski that chips as much as the punx.. It doesn't really matter though, sandwich construction skis usually chip easily compared to cap construction skis.
Jan 1 2013 10:09AM
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FreeVillain
Posts: 747 - Karma: 260
My halos are pretty good after a full season I only had one core shot. Also I usually beat the hell out of skis do I tryed the Anyang out and they badly lasted 3 months, waterlogged up the ass 5 core shots, and a delam.
Jan 1 2013 10:31AM
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just.a.kid
Posts: 114 - Karma: 217
I got Afterbangs expecting them to be the most durable ski ever after hearing so much about them. They lasted about 4 months of weekend skiing before the tail of one and nose of the other separated from the the top sheet. In my experience, Afterbangs are NOT a durable ski, not to say that other Line skis aren't. I have Halos now, and couldn't be happier with them. A couple of top sheet scratches but overall have held up very well.
Jan 1 2013 11:01AM
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eddy9
Posts: 383 - Karma: 216
I don't have afterbangs, but if you skate you realise wood breaks pretty easy...
Jan 1 2013 3:47PM
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DosasNMimosas
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Armada bubba

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Jan 1 2013 4:15PM
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K-Dot.
Posts: 3739 - Karma: 7,737
No one in this site seems to ever talk about them but high societies are damn durable skis. 4 seasons and two mounts later and all they have is some top sheet chipping
Jan 1 2013 5:08PM
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HamFaceGirl
Posts: 5242 - Karma: 2,676
Salomon came out with this new shit called Edge armor, seems pretty sick
Jan 1 2013 5:14PM
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CartelCrew
Posts: 46 - Karma: 37
Agreed, check them on my website.
Jan 1 2013 11:22PM
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momentz
Posts: 875 - Karma: 285
Folsom quark...
Simply amazing
Jan 1 2013 11:31PM
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FreezerKid
Posts: 744 - Karma: 274
on3p, liberty, rossignol
Jan 2 2013 8:06AM
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