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Good Park Skis?

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tigersjaw
Posts: 100 - Karma: 40
I need a rad park ski. I'm 6'0 and 140lbs. I ski groomers and hard pack.
I hit rails, boxes, and small (5-8ft) jumps, no big jumps.

Some ideas; open for suggestions
Armada Alpha 1
Line Mastermind
K2 Press

I know all these "what ski?" threads are annoying, but whenever I pick a ski, everyone gives me reasons why its shitty and to get another ski.

I don't want an all-mountain ski, I want an all-park ski.
Mar 17 2012 3:57PM
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Bumblesteeze
Posts: 3092 - Karma: 748
The press and the masterminds are very similar, they are both price point park skis. Tell us why you're considering the alpha 1? Since they are quite different from the former 2 pairs and they are pretty pricey.
Mar 17 2012 4:13PM
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tigersjaw
Posts: 100 - Karma: 40
Well, my friend has the halo's and two of my other friends have the t halls, their all armada-or-die supporters of armada. So I figured I'd look at armada skis. As for considering the Alpha 1's was just because I don't know if I'd like the flexibility of the other two armada's.
Mar 17 2012 4:21PM
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NotGhood
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if you're only hitting smaller jumps i assume you're still progressing? if so i'd get the masterminds because they're cheap and reasonably durable a good ski, good to beat the crap out of learning new tricks, dont blow your money on thalls or other pro model skis. i'd also recommend the rossignol S4s i've ridden them for 2 seasons and had zero problems, i would say its the perfect beginner-intermediate park ski.
Mar 17 2012 5:11PM
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Bumblesteeze
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If you don't like the t-halls' relatively soft flex, you won't like the masterminds or the k2 press as they are even softer. If you want a stiffer ski, take a look at the ar7s.
Mar 17 2012 5:45PM
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tigersjaw
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Still progressing, sure. I started skiing a month ago and have already learned how to hit boxes and rails. At my rate of progression I'd figure I'd buy a solid park ski instead of a middle man.
Mar 17 2012 5:49PM
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tigersjaw
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I've skied on afterbangs and I loved the flex, I honestly don't think I would mind having a softer ski.
Mar 17 2012 5:51PM
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Bumblesteeze
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Ok I see what you're saying. I was just assuming you didn't..
Mar 17 2012 5:52PM
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FreeskiThe603
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I have the masterminds and they are far from durable. I have had problems multiple times with the sides of the skis almost shaving off. Not a durable ski at all.
Jun 10 2012 9:38PM
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
ive never had a problem with k2 and lots of people i know r the same, the press is a great ski
Jun 10 2012 11:04PM
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ChargeTheTrees
Posts: 129 - Karma: 5
i was hitting boxes my first day, not to hard
Jun 10 2012 11:22PM
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snakerton
Posts: 2434 - Karma: 1,977
dont get presses. not a very good park ski. they are all mnt and not very durable.
Jun 11 2012 1:44AM
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ChargeTheTrees
Posts: 129 - Karma: 5
does anyone know about the majesty comic ski?
Jun 11 2012 3:01AM
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NoSkillsCrew
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The El rey is a good price point park ski. Pretty good for someone just startin out.
Jun 11 2012 10:13AM
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Dr.Gonzo
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can we get a percentage of how often your in the park compared to groms OP? is its like a 50/50 kind of thing, if so i would go with the masterminds, my friends got them near the end of this season and they looked super fun in the park and on the groomers.
Jun 11 2012 11:20AM
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3000
Posts: 941 - Karma: 249
chronics
Jun 11 2012 4:35PM
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Stope.Neeze
Posts: 594 - Karma: 148
my first park ski nad i learned alot on them ^^^^^^^^^^^
Jun 11 2012 6:18PM
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Tristan88
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If you want good park skis that will take a serious beating you should look into alone Afterbangs. They are built like a skateboard and are unlike any other ski. They say that they're for intermediate to expert levels, but anyone can ski them. They aren't to pricey at 399.99.
Dec 30 2013 6:54PM
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srg_bchkv
Posts: 200 - Karma: 170
Skate deck construction doesn't make the afterbangs indestructable though. There are more broken skateboards than broken skis :)
Dec 31 2013 4:58AM
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