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Reno jibs vs. punx

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gnarles.
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since i snapped both my reno jibs im in the market for a new pai of skis. I want to get the reno jibs again because i loved them but i also heard good stuff about the punx. I thought i would look into some other skis before going right for the jibs. Whats your thoughts ns?
Apr 28 2012 2:25AM
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Black.Bird
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Since you snapped your jibs, and you're not the only one who has. I would go with the punx. They are both symmetrical but the punx are softer. They are so much fun, I love mine. I'm hoping Atomic never gets rid of their punx like Line did with invaders. I don't think I'll ever get a different pair of skis.
They have a very low swing weight and are so poppy! My edges still look really good (next year's are even beefier). Let me know if you have questions
Apr 28 2012 2:34AM
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Black.Bird
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Also they are not pricey at all, they are a steal compared to Moments
Apr 28 2012 2:35AM
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gnarles.
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are they like noodles or do they have alittle stiffness to them. i kinda like the stiffy ski
Apr 28 2012 2:30PM
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Forcillo
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They have good stiffness. I have them and hit big stuff with them and I'm comfortable hucking my meat off 60 footers. Also, all the Atomic athletes use them in Big air and slopestyle comps (Andreas, Jossi) and they seem to like them.
Apr 28 2012 2:39PM
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Black.Bird
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They have some stiffness to them, they're not like the invaders I previously had. Also I'm 5'10 and got the 182s and they are really stable/not noodly.
Apr 28 2012 3:06PM
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Stose
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im was in the EXACT same position as you. i had some reno jibs and snapped them. I looked into new skis and went with the punx. The don't ride like the jibs so it will be a change. They pop a lot more on jumps than the jibs do, but i felt like the jibs held up on landings better. Even though they are called the "jibs" i think that punx are way more playful on rails and boxes.
Apr 28 2012 3:42PM
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Parks.
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^^The reason the jibs hold up better on landing is probably because u have tiny skis... Haha. Since u snapped ur jibs then id go with the punx. Stose seems to like his
Apr 29 2012 12:08AM
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Aiden-P
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punx for sure! you wont be dissapointed! and next seasons punx are supposed to be stronger than ever.
Apr 29 2012 5:20PM
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CalebT
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how much are they?
Apr 29 2012 7:29PM
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Black.Bird
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They were $400ish. It really depends where you shop
Apr 29 2012 9:31PM
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CalebT
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ok cool. thanks and i see stose posting everywhere about punx haha.
Apr 29 2012 10:20PM
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