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Halo vs. Punx +++ K

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Newschool_Pope
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im in somewhat of a dilemma right now. i love my punx to death but after 1 season i have both edges missing. i like how soft and light they are (lightest ski ive ever felt). i ride switch alot so a symmetric ski would be cool. but i also very much like the idea of the halo with taper and early rise. im debating wether or not i should get another pair of punx or go with the halos...
any help would be greatly appreciated. id say im an intermediate park skier. i can throw 7s off of 40 footers but am not so good at rails. 2 on or 2 off is all. so id rather want to progress on jumps. but i love speeding and jibbing on the mountain, tapping things etc.
i hope someone who has skid both skis can give me insight.

height: 6 ft 1 and around 180 lb.

any help will be rewarded with k
Jun 13 2012 5:29AM
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rudager
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New punx for next year have better and more durable edges.
Jun 13 2012 5:39AM
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.ZT.
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Why are you limited to just these skis, I am a similar skier and was in a similar situation this season when mt noses on my old K2s chipped and the edge tore, I ended up picking up AR7s. Also Punx and Halos are very different skis so I don't understand why you would compare them.
Jun 13 2012 7:08AM
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.ZT.
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If you like Punx they are better next year and are not just the same ski, also if AR7 interests you check out my review and PM me with any questions. https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/members/review_profile/member_id/155745/
Jun 13 2012 7:09AM
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TimRiley
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You shouldn't have a problem with edges pulling out on new punx with "resist edge". Halo may be more buttery than your after if you mainly hit jumps.

Jun 13 2012 9:14AM
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.Hugo.
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If you are going to be mainly hitting jumps I would consider the Alpha 1 instead of the Halo. It has a faster "race base", and is stiffer.
Jun 13 2012 9:30AM
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max61195
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2013 punx are the best ski i have ever ridden! they are so playful! get them!
Jun 13 2012 9:36PM
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bobs
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I found the older Punx have a great shape (camber and radius), but I always found them a little low on energy. I've heard big things about next years though. Def a ski to look out for.

I ridden two sets of Halos and loved them too though. Almost redefines a park ski and how you ride park. Linkin switch turns is a blast with the tight turn radius and the elf shoe makes flowin through the park pretty fun. I got injured a few days into the season this year and are selling a pair of 18s2 to pay some med bills/ time off. Feel free to hit me up if your interested
Jun 13 2012 10:38PM
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Newschool_Pope
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would be interested, but im in europe so shippingd be a bitch.
thanks a bunch though.
Jun 16 2012 8:24AM
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Newschool_Pope
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had the ar6s and didnt like them so much.
Jun 16 2012 8:25AM
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Newschool_Pope
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ya i want the alphas more, but they are too expensive for a park ski imo. i wax my skis every 2 days, so i hope ill be good with the halos, though im probably getting the punx again.
Jun 16 2012 8:26AM
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Newschool_Pope
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10/10 for all
Jun 16 2012 8:28AM
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booniemon
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punx are amazin
Jun 19 2012 12:05AM
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Krokodile
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As a proud owner of Halos I'd have to recommend them.  Punx are amazing skis as well, but you have an interest in the rocker/taper of the Halo so I'd say give it a shot.  I absolutely love it.
Jun 19 2012 12:41AM
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