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Hugo_Reyes
Posts: 176 - Karma: 12
So recently my 2011 Salomon Suspects's edges broke. I need a new ski obviously so I turn to you NS for help. im 5'5'' 117 lbs. I am looking for a durable, playful park ski where the edges won't break after hitting rails all day. Any other questions just ask up in the thread. +K for help.
Feb 20 2012 12:51AM
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Hugo_Reyes
Posts: 176 - Karma: 12
bump! help needed!
Feb 20 2012 1:26AM
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
heard great things about the Armada Ar7s, that there really durable
Feb 20 2012 1:44AM
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Stose
Posts: 7109 - Karma: 4,123
The Atomic punx are really light and poppy. They also are getting more durable edges next season. Definitely amazing skis
Feb 20 2012 2:16AM
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Hugo_Reyes
Posts: 176 - Karma: 12
yeah I really like the atomic punx but durability is a huge factor. Any other differences between the Ar7 and the punx?
Feb 20 2012 10:31AM
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VD.
Posts: 4054 - Karma: 4,565
Most of armada's stuff is durable + light so really you couldn't go wrong with any armada
Feb 20 2012 10:34AM
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Hugo_Reyes
Posts: 176 - Karma: 12
what about stiffness?
Feb 20 2012 10:35AM
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mountainviper
Posts: 1931 - Karma: -3
Chronics
Feb 20 2012 11:00AM
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Hugo_Reyes
Posts: 176 - Karma: 12
how would the chronics compare to the punx and the ar7's?
Feb 20 2012 11:16AM
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BmoChop
Posts: 2071 - Karma: 96
Punx would be the softest, chronics would be in the middle, ar7s would be the stiffest. Punx have edge issues but that will probably be fixed next season.

Punx are supposed to be buttery but still able to handle big jumps, but they might not be the greatest outside the park.

Chronics are all-mountain/park skis, and with their medium stiffness and rocker, they should be playful in the park but still stable for all mountain and wouldn't be bad in a little bit of fresh.

Ar7s are stiffer, and like the chronics more of an all-mountain/park ski. They're not going to be very playful, especially because you're lighter. They will be good for charging groomers because of their stiffness but they might be kinda boring in park.

If I were you I'd go with the Chronics or the punx, at 117 pounds the ar7s will be too stiff for you. It all depends on if you want a stiffer ski or not. Living in Connecticut (I checked your profile) I think that the Chronics would be a perfect one ski quiver because you can still rail groomers, have fun in the park, and enjoy a little bit of powder when you get it.
Feb 20 2012 12:16PM
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BmoChop
Posts: 2071 - Karma: 96
also I'd suggest checking out t-halls, they might fit your needs...if you're on a tight budget, Masterminds would be worth checking out too.
Feb 20 2012 12:17PM
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Anders_N
Posts: 128 - Karma: 134
Suspects and ar7 is similar in many ways, both directional stiffer and poppy. AR7 is probably better when it comes to durabilety. So if you liked suspects go ar7, if you want something softer go t-hall (basicly softer ar7, with symmetrical flex) or punx or something.

Feb 20 2012 2:23PM
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_Jeffrey_
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since your lightweight, i would checkout the T-Halls.
Feb 20 2012 2:25PM
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Hugo_Reyes
Posts: 176 - Karma: 12
+K for mad help. thanks
Feb 20 2012 6:34PM
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tdollo
Posts: 3759 - Karma: 18,312
get some armada T-Hall
Feb 20 2012 6:53PM
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D_Calle
Posts: 193 - Karma: 27
K2 Domains! They are super playful and very stable. Ive had k2s for a few years now and ive never had an edge problem.
Feb 20 2012 6:57PM
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jdubbs.
Posts: 728 - Karma: 119
Aight homie. I got a pair of suggestions for you depending on what you like. From Majesty skis check out the Majesty Comics and The Majesty Rock and Rollas. A close friend of mine has both and highly recommends them to any park skier. The comics are pretty classic and won the editors choice award from freeskier magazine. Awesome all around ski that will last you. My friends personal favorite are the Rock and Rollas. They have a newer and more revolutionary design featuring different widths and some nose and tail rocker. As one would expect from majesty as well, they have sick graphics. My friend is about 5'8" and weighs about 160. He loves them. He throws some sick tricks off of jumps with these and rocks the rails. I have the majesty dirty bears so I can also attest to their quality. For ordering, you can use my public code, JW2012 for 25% off of all Majesty products. Enjoy man, and feel free to pass that code around to hook up some friends.
Feb 20 2012 8:34PM
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jdubbs.
Posts: 728 - Karma: 119
Even if you're smaller than him, I would still suggest them, and as does he. I think that you would enjoy the Rock n Rollas
Feb 20 2012 8:39PM
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lukemeahan.
Posts: 1689 - Karma: 330
ON3P
Feb 20 2012 8:53PM
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mvarley84
Posts: 18 - Karma: 11
I'm still using my Line Skogen Pro's in 176 that I bought new back in '03....I love these skis.
Feb 20 2012 9:36PM
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EastCoast.
Posts: 1888 - Karma: 406
Of topic a little but did you detune them? I hit mine hard on rails all day and they are perfect. Suspect is known to be a ski of a variety of opinions (mostly bad) but I have had no problems. Check out the Armada series halos seem a good fit.
Feb 20 2012 9:42PM
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EastCoast.
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Oh and T-Halls should be a good ski as well, very playful ski!
Feb 20 2012 9:43PM
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