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Aramada Magic J vs. Volkl Chopstick

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Nailin_Palin
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I a 6ft 215 pound advanced skier looking for my next pow ski. i like the width and flex of the chopsticks as well as the graphics. But i like the poppyness and charging power of the magic js. any suggestions?
Jan 2 2013 10:47PM
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OG_Loc
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i don't know anything about the chopsticks, but the magic J's are light AF
Jan 2 2013 11:26PM
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dadunda
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Gear talk
Jan 2 2013 11:29PM
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J_Christoph
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Magic J's. Ive got a buddy with chopsticks and a buddy with magic J's, and i can tell which one has a better ski

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Jan 2 2013 11:29PM
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Bozite
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U know that Volkl doesn't make the chopsticks anymore, right. There are a couple of new ones still around but they are hard to find.
Jan 3 2013 1:56PM
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Session
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Magic J doesn't charge shit.
Jan 3 2013 2:38PM
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zahava
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Volkl has and always will make a better ski than armada. Your a big guy, volkl makes stocky, full sidewall skis for strong skiers. Armada makes questionable cap skis for skinny park skiers who questionably know how to ski.

I believe Volkl replaced the chopstick with the shiro, so check those out. They also come in a 203 which is fucking sick, i'd definitely check that size out at your weight.
Jan 3 2013 4:26PM
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saskskier
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If they don't make the Chopstick anymore and you are still looking for a stuff, symmetrical pow ski, I would look into the Surface New Life. I can't speak for them myself, but I've heard nothing but good things and have a pair on the way. They come in a 194cm length if you are looking for something longer.
Jan 3 2013 4:32PM
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Bozite
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Shiro is a totally different ski and it came out the year before they stopped making the chopstick. Shiro is more for ripping big mtn and pow going forward.
Jan 3 2013 4:37PM
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zahava
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My mistake then.
Jan 3 2013 4:50PM
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Bozite
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Sorry, my response sounded douchy.
Jan 3 2013 5:13PM
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Nailin_Palin
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thanks guys. still haven't made up my mind but still leaning toward the chopstick

Jan 9 2013 5:29PM
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Goku
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I fucking love my Volkls. I feel like I can jump off anything on them and they charge so hard. Not a fan of Armada's. Theyre just too damp for my liking
Jan 9 2013 6:30PM
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