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Broke my skis. Need advice,

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SkierPT
Posts: 2177 - Karma: 4,720
Hey NS. I recently snapped the core on one of the tails of my 2012 Line Chornics (purple ones). Previously I has masterminds for years and i got the chronics for this season. Now I have nothing and need some advice.
My info:
I am 6 foot 1
160ish pounds
i have been riding park for a few years and definitely don't consider myself a beginner. I have been hitting 45+ jumps this year and I can say I prefer jumps and larger features to small jibs. If I had bigger jumps I'd be hitting them.


I liked the Chronics a LOT. Liked them for their width and how stiff they were. Only complaint is that they were heavy compared to the masterminds.  I also have FKS 14s so this added to the weight. But maybe all skis are this heavy? I also beat the living SHIT out of skis hitting my backyard jibs and urban with the one pair I had. The new pair I'll be getting will be only for on-mountain park and the semi-broken chronics will be for backyard. I have also been getting bad shin bang on booters and I don't know if a stiffer ski can cause this compared to a softer ski.

Anyways I need new skis now for the rest of this season that will hopefully last many seasons. I want a stiff ski, no noodles. Maybe a little more flexy than the chronics but not too soft. I kind of want to avoid line skis but if thats the best option i will go with them again,

Right now I am thinking one of these: (in no particular preference)
 
2013 Chronics
Line Step-ups
K2 domains
Saloman suspects
Any other ideas?

I really don't know much about any other brands but Line. Price really isn't a problem hoping that these will last at least a few years. (BOMB PROOF)

Thanks and major karma for helpfull answers. Also willing to buy any skis that fit my criteria OR A SINGLE 2012 LINE CHRONIC IF ANYONE HAS A SINGLE FROM A BROKEN PAIR. Help a brotha out!
Mar 5 2013 8:06PM
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DeRizzo
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Ok so your trying to avoid Line skis but you are thinking about more chronics or step-ups?

Anyway, If I were your height/weight and wanted a stiff ski. I'd wait for the ON3P Prester. I'm assuming there going to be durable as fuck because on3p is making them. I'm pretty sure .nyles$ on here skied the presters already.
Mar 5 2013 8:13PM
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SwagasaurusRex
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Ok first off, shin bang is caused by your landings and how your boots fit, so the stiffness of your ski will not have any influence over shinbang.

The Domains are pretty soft from what Ive heard but they are a ton of fun.

Suspects handle great but are pretty heavy and don't have the best past when it comes to durability (I had the 2010 ones and they handle like a race ski on groomers and are pretty good in the park).

Step ups are Line's stiff big jump ski from what I know and I bet they have pretty good durability, however I do not know for sure.

I would say just go Chronics or potentially ON3P Filthy Riches. If you liked the Chronics you had I know you will like this years Chronics. Also I have heard the Filthy Riches are quite comparable to the Chronics. Maybe someone else will have any more info on the skis.

Bottom line, if I were you I would say Chronics or Filthy Riches, whichever you can find cheaper.
Mar 5 2013 8:18PM
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SkierPT
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Thanks guys. I was really hoping to get some for this season so i can finsh out the season strong. And I was considering line skis again, though I haven't had the best luck, because they seem to be cheaper, my shop had them and could hook me up,  and I am familiar with their skis more than any other brand.
Mar 5 2013 8:26PM
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s-hand
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http://brokenskis.com/Single_Skis.php
Mar 6 2013 8:27AM
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TristonHall
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The 2013 chronics are pretty amazing in my opinions. I've only put about maybe 20 days on them but they've been holding up pretty well for how hard I ride them. The early rise is also great if you wanna take it into a more All-mountain setting aswell. Durability is alright but all skis are going I snap if you ride them enough.
Mar 6 2013 10:11AM
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