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wagwaman
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im considering buying some atomic punx and i was really wondering about some feedback from some owners on how they perform and what the flex slash stifness.
May 15 2013 10:12PM
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tomPietrowski
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They are a super fun ski. They are pretty narrow which makes them super fast edge to edge but you need need to be slightly more precise on them, so not a beginner park ski. They are soft in the tip and tail but med stiffness under foot, they have tons of pop too. The new ones have a little rocker which will just loosen up the tip and tail slightly.

Also worth a look are the infamous. They are much more of a jib ski, and I actually prefer them to the punx. Once the real ones are out next season they are going to sell really well
May 16 2013 8:34AM
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nellyyy
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Shameless plug, but check out the in-depth review I wrote on the Punx on Blister Gear Review

May 16 2013 11:52AM
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lumberingjack
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Totally not relevant but i just got mine in the mail today!!! With FKS140. Thinking of sleeping with them tonight.... Maybe I'm just weird.

Bring on Aussie winter!! 1 1/2 months to go!!

But more serious from all the advice i seeked and information i researched they are a pretty amazing ski as far as last US season is concerned!
May 16 2013 3:53PM
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At0micski
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This years are super fun. They are soft, buttery and light. Next years are going to be stiffer i think and 2mm wider.
May 16 2013 4:05PM
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M.M
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hows the durability because i have heard some stories but i guess there will be stories like that with every ski but it just seems like there is alot of stories of there durability being sub par
May 16 2013 7:31PM
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Freeskier_boi
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True story
May 16 2013 9:44PM
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M.M
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what does that even mean
May 16 2013 10:10PM
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Stose
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They have good durability. the only issues ive ever heard are with edges which they improved this year
May 17 2013 12:30AM
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M.M
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ok, anyone else wanna share how there punx durability was
May 17 2013 2:53PM
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tomPietrowski
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The durability is in par with any other park ski. When I jasmine I was working for amer so had to lend them to who ever needed some skis fast. They got used hard but were fine. For reference max morello was using them for a while and all he did was rip out a badly mounted binding, so unless you shred way harder then max you will be fine
May 17 2013 3:11PM
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M.M
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thanks, ive heard stories of them becoming noodles and even becoming rockered
May 17 2013 3:15PM
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tomPietrowski
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Every single ski will become softer and. Rocker after about a season of hard use, it's to be expected. I have had every single pair of park skis I have owned rocker in the to and tail. Honestly though it usually just makes them more jibby and if you get more then 2 full seasons out if a park ski your doing well.
May 17 2013 3:32PM
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SteezyMagee
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I have a pair that I got a couple weeks before the season ended and I love them. Super flexy and playful. I haven't had enough time to really say much on the durability however. They're holding up fine so far.
May 17 2013 7:35PM
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M.M
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ok, just for referenec of the flex how much do you weigh and outta /10 what would you put the flex at, 10/10 being stiff
May 17 2013 9:40PM
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At0micski
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My punx have held up very well season, but they did seem to lose some pop and rocker a little by the end of the season. still  a great ski though. i weigh 150 and i would put the flex at 4.5 out of ten
May 19 2013 5:30PM
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M.M
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how sturdy are they on bigger jumps
May 19 2013 6:24PM
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At0micski
Posts: 256 - Karma: 169
they hold up pretty good on all the jumps i hit (around 40ft if im spinning, idk what ive hit straight airing). as long as you dont land way backseat they are fine.
May 19 2013 6:39PM
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cocopop
Posts: 81 - Karma: 28

I had a pair of 09/10 punx, the red / black / white ones

I found them a little too easy to flex for my liking , im about 205-210 lbs though

pretty durable, they can take a beating, edge to edge doesnt make that much dif , they were 82 , alot of other park skis were 86 , 4mm aint gonna make a difference

Great in the park , i didnt find them very stable on the groomers at any decent speed , probably because of my size and i found them soft so could overpower the ski

I went to a stiffer park ski which gave a better performance for myself

ill give them the thumbs up, maybe better for a lightweight skier though

Jun 13 2013 3:50PM
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Alyon
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Jun 14 2013 3:12AM
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Alyon
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my edge is destroyed after a season
Jun 14 2013 3:13AM
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