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K2 Press 2012 vs. Scott Punisher Jib 2011 vs. Surface Double Time 2011. Please Help!

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bbishop93
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I am a probably intermediate/advanced skier at this point really just mountain only. I got bored of mountain and I'm really into park/freestyle skiing now and looking for a better ski with twin-tips and some pop, as well as rocker to butter and stuff. So far I have narrowed my choices down between, the most durable, good reviews, and in my price range, and im left with the k2 press, the punisher jib 2011, and the surface double time 2011. Its driving me crazy to make a decision. Here is what ive gotten so far:

***K2 Press 2012 (299$ getboards.com/untracked.com)***

Pros:
- Heard good reviews mostly a 4/5 type ski
- Can do all mountain, as well as park.
- Heard its pretty durable.
- A fun, light, buttery ski and good for entry park level.
- Great pop.

Cons:
- Heard it can be too butter especially for my size(I weigh about 195 and im 6'0)
- Heard the wood core can cause it to become kind of waterlogged.
- Not symmetric twin-tips, idk how riding switch will be.

***Scott Punisher Jib 2011 (299$ getboards.com)***

Pros:
- Heard good reviews mostly a 4/5 type ski
- Can do all mountain, as well as park.
- Tom Wallisch used this ski :)
- A fun, light, buttery, yet stiff ski and good for entry park level and more.

Cons:
- Heard its durability can be a bit shaky.
- Its last years model, don't know too much about it.
- Seems a bit thin, idk how it will ride on the mountain.
- Don't know if twin-tips are symmetric or not.

***Surface Double Time 2011 (238$- evo)***

Pros:
- Heard good reviews so far mostly a 5/5 type ski
- Can do all mountain, as well as park.
- Symmetric twin-tips
- A fun, light, buttery, yet stiff ski and good for entry park level and more.

Cons:
- Size only atm is a 170, im worried that it'l become two short.( I'm trying to get at least 2 years out of my skis).
- Haven't heard of Surface until now.
- Heard some bad things about its durability and snapping.

If anyone has any other suggestions or has any helpful info on these skis id really appreciate it. I wanna make a well-informed decision. Thanks.

Jan 31 2012 11:49AM
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holytoast
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Get the K2 Domain. Better than the press but still buttery
Jan 31 2012 12:35PM
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rudager
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Double Time is stiff and not all too buttery. Check out the Atomic Punx and ON3P Filthy Riches. Both symmetrical, and the FR has rocker
Jan 31 2012 12:50PM
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bbishop93
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Yeah ive heard they're good but a bit out of my price range. How are the 2011 domains? Are they still comparable?
Jan 31 2012 2:02PM
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bbishop93
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I appreciate the suggestions but they're both a bit out of my budget.
Jan 31 2012 5:02PM
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rudager
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I'd go for the Scott then
Jan 31 2012 5:08PM
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Mag
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yeah ive got the scott jib 2011 and i like it a lot, especially on jumps
Jan 31 2012 6:04PM
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travman39
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get line anthems bro there 299 at als ski barn
Jan 31 2012 6:30PM
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bbishop93
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is the jib buttery enough though? and how is it on the rest of the mountain cuz they're pretty thing right?
Jan 31 2012 7:47PM
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bbishop93
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I think ive decided to go with scott punisher jibs does anyone know good bindings for 150$ or less, that could support me and fit the ski? Im about 195 lbs and 6'0.
Jan 31 2012 9:52PM
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rudager
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Good luck finding a cheap binding for your size. Check out buy sell trade though
Jan 31 2012 10:11PM
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holytoast
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Oh yeah same thing
Jan 31 2012 11:33PM
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Mag
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theyre not THAT bad, but if you're wanting a ski or buttering dont get them, and i find them great all mountain, but im only 145
Feb 1 2012 3:45AM
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bbishop93
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you talkin about the k2 domains or the scott jib punishers?
Feb 1 2012 12:01PM
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Mag
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scott punisher jibs
Feb 1 2012 1:22PM
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bbishop93
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really there not that buttery? I thought they'd be pretty flexible.
Feb 1 2012 1:31PM
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Mag
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not in my eyes.
Feb 1 2012 1:39PM
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bbishop93
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thanks for all your help i think ive decided to go with the 2010 line blends. I found this ski and binding package for 500$ and ive also heard that the blends were the best all around ski for line. They were wide enough to float in powder, yet light and pop for jumps, buttery, and ive never heard any durability problems for the blends.
Feb 1 2012 2:30PM
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