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MushyPz
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Im looking for a playful park ski, something fairly soft that can still charge on groomers. Im not expert in the park, but comfortable spinning off 40ft jumps. Looking to get into the rail and box game more next season, so want it to last..
Ive been looking at Armada Halo, Armada T-Hall, Atomic Punx, maybe even ARVs?

5'9, 140lbs

As I say, not an expert but would appreciate any feedback on those skis, or suggestions if im off the mark.
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Aug 13 2012 1:36PM
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Stose
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punx definitely. Greatest skis i have ever owned, but they really fit all of your requirements so i would recommend them.
Aug 14 2012 2:03AM
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MushyPz
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+K thanks man
Aug 14 2012 4:31AM
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SkiTennessee
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ARV's are great! i love mine, great playful ski. But as what the other guy said, they should be all good for you, more personal preference than anything. Like if you want a wider ski or not, stuff like that
Aug 14 2012 9:07AM
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DeRizzo
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i dont have any of the skis but i would go with the punx. A LOT of people i know have them and i have never heard anything bad about them. NEVER
Aug 14 2012 11:05AM
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MushyPz
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Thanks, don't particularly need width, got pow skis as well. In terms of flex, are the punx softer or stiffer than ARVs? Ive skied the ARVs for a few days and thought they were super fun, never hit the park in them though.
Aug 14 2012 1:38PM
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SKIINGISEASY
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yeah punx or thalls either or i think you will be happy
Aug 14 2012 5:26PM
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Dibs
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i'd go with the punx, they charge off jumps and rails.
Aug 14 2012 5:58PM
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50Kal
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Armada AR7. go for 176cm unless your not gonna grow anymore. Maybe then consider the 171.

I got the AR7 for my park/ allmnt last season. One of the best all around twin tips I've ever been on.
Durable as hell, can haul ass, and still butter like a champ (does take good effort cause a little stiffer for a park ski).
 This ski was my daily driver for pretty much every day last season here in CO. It doesn't do well in deep powder but thats not what its made for. Carving groomers and hitting park. Thats what this skis about.

At 176 its three sizes are 119-86-109
Aug 14 2012 8:55PM
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ikindalikeskiing
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I would recommend the ar7 as well. I think the punx are supposed to be pretty soft but you never hear anything bad about them
Aug 14 2012 9:26PM
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Jabe
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i need new skis and i am the same as this, and i was thinking about getting armada halos with marker jesters would that be a good setup?
Aug 14 2012 9:50PM
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50Kal
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The Halos are a buttery rockerd park ski. Made for extreme buttering and park.
 If thats what you want, go for it.
 If you want a more all mnt traditional camber park ski, go with AR7.

As far as using Jesters, I not a marker fan. Im a rossi/look supporter.
Aug 15 2012 8:03AM
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