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Which Ski???

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Low
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Hey newschoolers. So it's been a little while since i've been looking to buy anything new (or been on newschoolers for that matter) and am not really up to date with all the gear. Thus I have come to you for help!

I am 5'11, and weigh about 152 pounds. Looking for pure park ski.

My last skis were the 171 2010 Ar7's. Loved them. Lasted me 2 full seasons before a few edge cracks started showing up. Interested in trying something different though.

So anyway from looking around i think i've whittled down to 4 skis. which would YOU choose??

Volkl Wall
Atomic Punx
Armada Halos/Alpha
Rossi Scratch

Does anyone have input on moving from a non symettrical ski like the Ar7's to a true symmetrical ski like the wall or punx?? Just curious.

Also how do you guys like the new halos for park?

Oct 1 2012 4:43PM
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saxon
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You likely won't notice too much difference moving to a symmetrical ski, unless you're doing alot of hard switch skiing.

I like the halos. Skied em a few times, and i liked them. But to throw another ski your way, i skied on Nordica Ace of Spades last season, and reallllllly enjoyed them. Great park ski. Got a good amount of stiffness/flexibility, and handles really well. Just something to consider.
Oct 2 2012 7:48PM
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50Kal
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If you wanted to try something different but more buttery like halo/alpha look at Line TC. Probably a closer flex to alpha's. rockerd so go 178 if you do.
http://www.evo.com/skis/line-traveling-circus.aspx#image=56064.Size.LengthCM_161_Image.jpg

Oct 2 2012 7:56PM
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Bumblesteeze
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It depends on you preferences, would you rather have a softer or stiff ski? Do you spend more time on jumps or rails? Do you like cruising on groomers?
Oct 2 2012 8:02PM
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