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Atomic Punx vs Armada Halo

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_Mack
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hey guys i really need help its hard to decide on these skis because there both so good!!!!!
i cant decide to get the punx or the halos !!
 i love buttering and i hit mostly rails and jibs!
I  do jumps but there not that big only 35 40 booters BIGGEST!!!!!!!!!

i weigh about 140-143 and i am 5'10"
i need a correct size to for what ever ski i get
 Punx 173 or 182
Halos 176 or 182

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Jan 15 2013 6:44PM
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Stose
Posts: 7109 - Karma: 4,123
Well as you probably already know halos are rockered and punx aren't. I prefer punx for rails. They are super playful with lots of pop and flex
Jan 15 2013 6:51PM
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_Mack
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yeah i never heard one bad thing about the Punx and i know there a great ski but the sizing on them just kills me!! like 173 to a 182 its so much bigger and I don't know if the 182 will feel way to big for me! if you have any input on the sizing please help!
Jan 15 2013 7:06PM
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theTRIBE101
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punx do not hold up well, however they are an extremely buttery poppy ski, should be fun for someone like you
Jan 15 2013 7:29PM
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_Mack
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yeah i am leaning more towards the Halos becuase i love armadas construction and there a really playful ski and i dont hit huge jumps so the Halos should hold up perfect
Jan 15 2013 8:03PM
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theTRIBE101
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sounds dope! have a sick season man, i'm sure you'll have fun on whatever ski you choose!
Jan 15 2013 8:09PM
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Stose
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Atomic makes armadas so you are getting basically the same comstruction. Either ski you will love though
Jan 15 2013 9:15PM
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nCrow
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Punx from personal experience
Jan 15 2013 9:54PM
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joshc97
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Bro I'm barely 5' 10'' and I got the new 181 thalls this season. I got used to the size right away and it just makes me feel more sturdy all around, especially on jumps if that makes sense.
Jan 15 2013 10:47PM
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Stose
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Way more ski than he would need though
Jan 16 2013 1:33AM
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joshwyat
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From personal experience, I'd go 182 Punx. I love mine, super fun ski to mess around on.

Jan 16 2013 1:54AM
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SPUTnik.
Posts: 1487 - Karma: 2,555
my brother got the punx and within the first 10 days of using them the topsheet on one of the skis got desurfaced. They are poorly manufactured but a nice ski. halos are very nice to but a completely different kind of ski. i would recommend the halos because you do alot of rails and jumps only as big as 40 ft. 
Jan 16 2013 11:00AM
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chacha33
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My friend has the punx and he bent them at a 90 degree angle when he buried the tips. Pretty cool
Jan 16 2013 2:04PM
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Urban.
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ATOMIC DOSENT MAKE ARMADA THEY ARE MADE IN THE SAME FACTORY.
Jan 16 2013 2:08PM
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_Mack
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Yes armada skis and atomic just share the same factory! they are not made by atomic! everyone thinks they are because they have the same factory! and i pick the HALOS over the PUNX but I'm sure the punx would of been great but i love the way the elf shoe skis and how they hold up on rails
Jan 16 2013 10:13PM
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