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Help with ski choice

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Stickity
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i'm in the market for a new pair of sticks. i'm 5'6" 160 lbs about 90% park and 10% small trails and little trees lines but no pow. i've been riding on 154 or 156 nordica double sixes, they're a bit short for me and don't feel flexy enough for me. so i want a ski i can beat up in the park but will last a while.
i was thinking about liberty antigens through proforms i can get but i don't know the details. on the east coast b/s/t facebook thing i was offered slightly used 164 k2 revivals with marker schizos. it's not quite as long as i wanted but i'm thinking it'll be better to just get beater skis so i don't have to worry about them.
thoughts?
Nov 15 2012 8:07PM
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Forcillo
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The revivals will be as stiff if not stiffer than the double sixes. I think you should go with something with a medium flex and a small price tag. I've been skiing Punx for a couple years and they've held up well. You can make the size decision because you have preferences. This is simply a suggestion, and there are other skis similar to these that you can look into.
Nov 15 2012 9:04PM
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Stickity
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i've seen tons of kids with punx and heard nothing but good things about them. do you have any idea what the antigens are like?
Nov 15 2012 9:21PM
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zac_v
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line TC in a 161 or afterbangs in 166 sounds like what you might need, both a mainly park skis and have good flex. TC is more durable tho.
Nov 15 2012 10:48PM
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Stickity
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yeah i've heard terrible stories of abangs and i'm thinking around 170. but i wanna get something used preferably
Nov 15 2012 11:04PM
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ButterItOut
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I'm 5'5'' and 140 and i ride 173, and 178. I can flat 3 my 173, so i suggest you go with a longer skier, especially if your taller an heavier than me. And for ski choice, you can't really go wrong with a good chronic haha. Personally I say buy Atomic punx because there amazing, with great flex yet very stable.
Nov 15 2012 11:54PM
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Stickity
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a couple people have recommended punx now. if i find some used i'll get em haha
Nov 16 2012 1:25PM
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minnesotajib25
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The revivals would be a good choice. I've heard good things about them. My buddy has them, good flex pattern.
Nov 16 2012 8:59PM
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