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Best rockered park skis?

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Kebec
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so i've been looking into which skis to get, and i couldn't decide what type of skis to get so people just said get rockered skis, they told me they where generally really good all round skis and excellent in the park. I've heard alot of people say Armada Halo and K2 recoil. I just want to get a very wide choice... I also like to consider the less used companies like on3p, bluehouse, ect cuz i'd rather have different skis to everyone else but i'd be happy using recoils ect...Just looking for great skis.
Jun 17 2012 2:15PM
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bigwhite.steeze
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Armada Alpha 1's or Halo's are definitely near the top of the list for rockered park skis. Playful and extremely agile shape with rocker/camber/rocker, they destroy everything in the park. Everyone's copied their design cause its so damn boss.
Jun 17 2012 3:02PM
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YoungChristmas
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From what i've heard next years Chronics are sick. They added a bit of rocker and they look like theyre gonna be a great ski.
Jun 17 2012 5:31PM
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AnthonyWalsh
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halos for sure
Jun 17 2012 5:37PM
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TheWakes.
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on3p filthy rich is definitely one to consider, especially if longevity is a priority.

if you want to save weight go with an armada halo/alpha.

recoil is good in many snow conditions, but has a less obvious rocker than the previously mentioned.

all are good choices in their own right. understand that "rocker" is a generic term and performs differently from brand to brand. the recoil rocker will behave much differently than the alpha/ filthy rich rocker.
Jun 17 2012 11:27PM
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304NordMan
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Annoyed at the lack of attention Rossi seems to get these days,,,


The S3s are absolutely the best ski I've ever owned. Low swing weight, really playful and smooth in pow, stable and wide underfoot for stomping jumps and hitting rails. And durable a hell.
Jun 18 2012 12:32AM
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Caleb.E
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jjs......hellbents......bentchetlers.......ridden them all in park... work great on jumps, but a little shaky on rails
Jun 18 2012 1:24AM
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max61195
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FR's or halos
Jun 18 2012 10:18PM
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Session
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Not a park ski.
Jun 18 2012 10:46PM
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NinetyFour
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Salomon Twenty Twelves/Rocker 92
Jun 18 2012 11:03PM
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MYNAMEISCARSON
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I havent riden them, but i have heard great things about k2 revivals and you can get them fairly cheap
Jun 18 2012 11:27PM
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Banane.
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This
Jun 18 2012 11:29PM
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snakerton
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thats not a very good idea...
Jun 19 2012 12:04AM
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Pool.
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why not, taking your pow skis on a lap through the park is fun as fuck

i spent a whole day on my jjs in the park because it had snowed that morning but got all tracked out and it was my most fun day of the season
Jun 19 2012 2:27AM
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snakerton
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probably easier on jj's than hellbents because whenever i try bringing my hellbents into the park it sucks
Jun 19 2012 10:31AM
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.Hugo.
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Don't forget about the Liberty Antigens
Jun 19 2012 11:04AM
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NinetyFour
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Also just about any ON3P park ski, also heard good things about the Rossi Scimitar. That things crazy, 100% rocker, no camber whatsoever. Apparently they are a sick ski though.
Jun 19 2012 12:37PM
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snakerton
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scimitar isnt exaclty a park ski but it skis fine in park
Jun 19 2012 12:38PM
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NinetyFour
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Yeah they're kind of that "In between" size with a 94 waist.
Jun 19 2012 12:40PM
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Balto
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on3p FR
Jun 19 2012 1:18PM
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GANDALF
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surface doubletime. they are not rockered. thats why they are the best. traditional camber ftw.
Jun 19 2012 1:29PM
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NWPA
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^^dont buy a surface park ski theyll break in about 10 days.
Ive heard great things about the ON3P FR and I used to have the alpha 1's and they were really fun.
Jun 20 2012 4:15PM
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NinetyFour
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Still heard great things about their pow line.
Jun 20 2012 7:14PM
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GANDALF
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oh yeah totally man, i have been on my DT's for 2 seasons.
Jun 20 2012 8:27PM
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Parks.
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filthy riches for durability

halos for wheight.

both would be fine...and there is always more options

Jun 20 2012 8:39PM
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NWPA
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yep, same here never heard any complaints about the pow skis, my watch lifes broke exactly where the rocker would start on the pow skis, so stay away from their park skis in my opinion.
Jun 20 2012 11:09PM
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NinetyFour
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Yeah, it's too bad their park skis are that way, super common. Their park line is comparable to Suspects, but hey, it is what it is.
Jun 20 2012 11:37PM
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Kebec
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what does everyone think of these?
Jun 22 2012 12:28PM
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.ZT.
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from what I have heard this. also maybe k2s
Jun 22 2012 12:33PM
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snakerton
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i demoed revivals. they were really stable at high speeds. i liked em
Jun 22 2012 1:30PM
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Kebec
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most k2's are expensive at first though
Jun 23 2012 1:42PM
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.ZT.
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Those are all mtn, or powder skis with 100% rocker. Maybe not the best for park.....
Jun 23 2012 4:07PM
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NWPA
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did you listen to what anybody suggested? haha
Jun 23 2012 4:49PM
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Kebec
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i would get on3p fr but they are a lil bit out of my budget
Jun 24 2012 9:15AM
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Mr_pretzel
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Some of the guys in here are tampon packing pussys.

Eps, hellbents, lizzies, Scimmys all ski park great and just as good as any other park ski.
Jun 24 2012 12:57PM
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Kreech
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I fucking love my bents in the park. They aren't the best for technical rail tricks, but are so much fun for lazy buttering, presses, and just big 180s and stuff. Feels like you're landing on giant pillows.
Jun 24 2012 1:22PM
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NWlife.
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k2 revivals are very cheap and have rocker.. definitley best bang for the buck
Jun 24 2012 4:15PM
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Tanner-D
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Moment vices are so playful dude and if you buy moment you are supporting American made skis :)
Jun 24 2012 4:54PM
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Kebec
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awesome, but i'm canadian, so it doesn't make a difference lol
Jun 24 2012 6:15PM
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Tanner-D
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okok haha regardless they are super sick. Like whenever I get on some I want to jizz myself.
Jun 24 2012 7:42PM
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Kebec
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haha i'll get them if i can find a good deal on them
Jun 25 2012 6:47PM
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rozboon
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I thought the Revivals I tried were pretty dead, heavy, and unresponsive. I'd rather ski Hellbents in the park, and that's saying something.

If you're more focussed on pipe and jumps, the Ace of Spades is really good. Although the rocker is pretty minimal - my 10/11 non-rockered ones have more rocker after a week riding them than my friend's brand new 11/12 "cam-rock" models.

Jun 25 2012 7:00PM
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snakerton
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they are pretty sluggish in the park but i would still rather use them than hellbents in the park
Jun 25 2012 9:59PM
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Balto
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just like every other k2 ski ever made
Jun 25 2012 10:05PM
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rozboon
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Touche.
Jun 25 2012 10:13PM
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pmsnow
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I don't want to make a thread for this simple question but I also don't want to thread jack so just a few answers are fine, but are rockered park skis fine in powder? The powder I am talking about is like 8 inches three times a year. So nothing deep or crazy. I was just wondering if you would still get good enough float to have an awesome time messing around.
Jun 26 2012 4:00PM
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KillaSteeze
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should be fine if its only 3 ttimes a year, ive taken regular camber park skis into foot deep pow and was perfectly fine, just depends on your ability to ski pow
Jun 26 2012 5:14PM
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TheClap.
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this
Jun 26 2012 5:18PM
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pmsnow
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Thats what i was thinking. i have a friend who slays pow on afterbangs and one that wont use anything but JJs. I just don't want to pay out the ass for two pair of skis when I can get by on one (mainly board but figured i would give skiing a try). +k
Jun 26 2012 5:19PM
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Kebec
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thing is i've never ski'd pow, and the closest to pow i get is a few cm snow dump on a pist or in rocky glades... i'm a good skier in general though, it's just powder i'm not sure cuz i've never even tried
Jun 26 2012 8:06PM
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cubber
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i just got '12 jj's, they're used but i'm still scared of ruining them more on rails. they hold up decently if i gently lap the park a bit? seems like butters and presses would be insane, and i won't be able to resist
Jun 27 2012 12:24AM
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