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2013 Line Chronic vs 2013 On3p Filthy Rich

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Andi_G
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I have narrowed down my ski choices to these two skis. Help me decide.

about me: I am 5'8 130 lbs and I will be using this primarily as my park ski (65% rails 35% jumps) and occasionally in moguls and groomers. I want a light fun ski that will pop and have a low swing weight. I really want a ski that can have fun off even the smallest jibs and butter. I have heard that the Chronic is now 20% lighter but that the FR is also light. I am coming off Afterbangs, and I hated how damp they felt and how they flopped like noodles at high speeds. Also durability is an issue because I want these to last. I will be mounting them dead center with Marker Jesters.

What does NS think?
Jul 5 2012 6:58PM
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BakersDozen08
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Everybody loves the chronics
Jul 5 2012 6:59PM
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Andi_G
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but everybody also loves the Filthy Riches so you see my dilema...
Jul 5 2012 7:06PM
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Rhys.Peice
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FR if you want them to last
Jul 5 2012 7:06PM
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BWalmer
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Lightweight, low swing weight, a ton of fun, and super durable...looks like the FR is exactly what you're looking for. They may be a bit more expensive, but it's worth the extra investment for the durability you'll gain.
Jul 5 2012 7:37PM
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TimRiley
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Another Line vs. ON3P debate. I'm stayin out of this one but think you could be happy with either.
Jul 5 2012 9:34PM
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YouAllSuck
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Line chronics look sick, but i would go with the ON3P's
Jul 6 2012 10:39AM
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[J_Gasper]
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Go with the FR's. I have 2011 chronics and they are just alright. I wish i got something narrower, because even though they say its versitille around the whole mountain, it really isnt. The ONLY thing i saw better in the chronics than a traditional park ski was that they were a bit more stable at high speeds. Not to mention, the durability is not very good at all.
Jul 6 2012 11:03AM
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Andi_G
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bump
Jul 7 2012 1:03AM
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Balto
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line vs on3p is like asking kia vs bmw
Jul 7 2012 1:42AM
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NoSkillsCrew
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for someone your weight I would think flex would be a decider. If you want a softer ski go with the chronic if you want something a bit stiffer go with ON3p.
Jul 7 2012 5:45PM
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Crispy.
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The chronic is actually a bit stiffer than the FR.
Jul 8 2012 6:14PM
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Heart
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FR. I have chronics and they're okay. A little too traditional for my tastes. But keep in mind that the rockers ones for the upcoming season may change that.
Jul 9 2012 12:53AM
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Crispy.
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The rocker profile will be staying the same on the FR.
Jul 9 2012 10:32AM
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Heart
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i probably should have specified that i was referring to the chronic's rocker for this season
Jul 9 2012 12:40PM
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Crispy.
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Haha that made me laugh, I was thinking to myself, "is this kid crazy?" Yeah the rocker profile for the chronic's may be changing this year.
Jul 9 2012 4:47PM
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Heart
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Lol okay i have no idea what i typed... I was on my ipod so it probably autocorrected to that sentance up there
Jul 9 2012 5:19PM
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