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Need a good once/twice a year ski!

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Jelle
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So i only get to ski once or twice a year and i have now decided to get my own skis instead of renting. Im debating between Line Chronics, Armada ARV or maybe the THALL. I ride mostly park but also a bit of powder. I would like somehting that isnt that heavy as i aam 16 and now a buff motherfucker. And something that is a bit bigger than 84 underfoot. I dont hit big kickers as im a beginner at freestyle.


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Jan 28 2013 5:35AM
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theschneidler
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You could consider the Line Blend or the Surface Watch Life as well, same dimensions but different flex.
Jan 28 2013 6:13AM
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NH_OPERATOR
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My guess is that beacuse you only ride once or twice a year, your park skills are not great, which is fine. If money is an issue get something cheap that you dont give a shit if they get fucked, Learning is hard on the gear. K2 Press are super cheap, 450w/bindings, HEAD The show are around there too. Pure park skis wont do a ton for your non-park ski form, but if  your not riding deep pow or carving it up on the double blacks you should be fine.

Jan 28 2013 7:33AM
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Jelle
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Yeah its not like im riding deep pow, its only on the occasionally Pow day i do. how about atomic punx? saw a pretty good deal on them and have ridden them on rentals before. Would those be good for park/all mountain?
Jan 28 2013 2:18PM
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joshwyat
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I have Punx. For what you need, I don't feel like Punx are the proper skis. They are pretty much park specific, not too great outside of the park. But you can still do it. There are probably better options.
Jan 28 2013 2:31PM
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.squirrely.
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where the hell do they have punx as a rental ski?
Jan 28 2013 4:50PM
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.squirrely.
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where the hell do they have punx as a rental ski?
Jan 28 2013 4:50PM
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.squirrely.
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where the hell do they have punx as a rental ski?
Jan 28 2013 4:51PM
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Jelle
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In austria, had brand new armada elreys this christmas as rentals. They were pretty sick aswell
Jan 28 2013 4:58PM
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.squirrely.
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didnt mean to triple post but thats sick ive mever seen anything but shitty heads and salomons as rentals
Jan 28 2013 5:06PM
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BE..
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why are you on ns if you ski once a year? I'm sorry but that makes no sense to me.
Jan 28 2013 5:31PM
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Jelle
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hahahah what ^
Jan 29 2013 1:11AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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This
Jan 29 2013 1:15AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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But different sidecut. Personally, I like the blend more
Jan 29 2013 1:18AM
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bighomieflock
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Because he enjoys reading about and discussing skiing?...
Jan 29 2013 1:32AM
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zapadelic
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If you like those they would be a fine choice inexpensive and a good ski for all mountain and park wouldn't the worst in powder but will be a lot easier to ride on groomers
Jan 29 2013 1:47AM
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