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AK JJ vs Magic J

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Dubins
Posts: 174 - Karma: 33
So I've ridden the magic j but never in pow, and I've got bacons for everyday ski so I was just trying to figure out the differences in the akjj vs the magic j. How simillar is the ak the the normal jj (I know it's stiffer) but as far as how much more capable of charging and stability it has over the 185. I tend to not be a very "chargey" skier i tend to enjoy bigger turns but i lik sone stability when i feel like some speed...so I wasn't sure which would be better for some pow sticks?
Aug 23 2012 3:41PM
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VD.
Posts: 4054 - Karma: 4,565
Here's an NS and a TGR thread asking similar questions to you, these should help you out


Aug 23 2012 5:34PM
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TheWakes.
Posts: 685 - Karma: 235
i own bacons and rode the magic j's last season. the magic j definitely has a charge mode (a safe feeling one at that), but i didnt find it difficult to turn despite its size and 20 m turn radius. it has so much surface area that crappy/ heavy snow really doesnt matter. i will be getting the 190 this season. bacons if there is little to no new snow. magic j for the dump days will be my setup.
Aug 24 2012 12:54AM
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MothaHucker
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I would say go magic j
Aug 24 2012 3:16PM
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BirtDike
Posts: 1258 - Karma: 514
one more bibby special 196 left for 399...better than both of those
Oct 16 2012 1:15PM
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jacksoncowie
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The magic j is stiffer, fatter and the contact points are moved back so that its really pivoty in the bc trees
Feb 27 2013 1:23AM
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