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2014 Atomic Punx vs 2014 Epic Planks Vaporizers

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BubsDemps
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I can't decide between these two skis. I'm looking for a ski that will hold up on rails and that is lightweight.
I'm 5'4 and 105lbs. I'm currently riding Moment Jibs which fell apart on me.
Aug 25 2013 8:25PM
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CalebT
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Punx are one of the lightest skis you'll come across for park.
Aug 25 2013 9:55PM
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Lick
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are next year's punx rockered?? because if they aren't they they'll ride completely different..

and if they aren't just pick which one: rocker or camber.

Also, the thalls or k2 domain would be good options
Aug 25 2013 10:56PM
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YungTabitha
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Are the 2014s light too?
Aug 25 2013 11:38PM
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CalebT
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The rocker is only 10%, the purpose is to have a catch free ski. It will not ski very different at all in contrast to its older models. Yes I would strongly assume that the 2014 model is light as well, they have not changed the construction other than a few tweaks.
Aug 26 2013 12:07AM
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BubsDemps
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Are the Punx good for jumps to?
Aug 26 2013 11:30AM
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CalebT
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If that atomic team can win big air with them, then yes they must be good.
Aug 26 2013 11:43AM
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BubsDemps
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Do you think i should go with the 12/13 or 13/14 Punx.
Aug 26 2013 6:56PM
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CalebT
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If you can get the 13 cheap then go for it but other than that newer is better in this case personally for me. The new model is a little stiffer also if you're into that.
Aug 29 2013 11:27AM
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BubsDemps
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Yeah i'm looking to buy the 2014 Punx's or 2014 Armada Halo's. I can't decide between the two because I'm trying to figure out which is a better ski for rails.
Aug 30 2013 2:14PM
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Lick
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Honestly I'd say the Punx. I've skied them for rails and they're light poppy.. and that was last year's model.. with full camber. I just think the Halo's shape is kinda funky
Aug 30 2013 2:18PM
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kiwi_as
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I have the '14 Punx and have had the older ones too. and a pair of Team jibs.

The new ones are sick. The 10%rocker doesn't feel like a real rocker and as said is there to make them a little smoother. The flex is a decent bit stiffer now, i'd call it a medium stiff. They feel super solid on bigger jumps, but I find they're still very butterable if you know how to do it reasonably well. I like them way more than the old ones as I like a stiffer ski but still love buttering.

They're not as light as the jibs but are still seem light to me, I have no issues with emergency shifties on them.

I've also ended my season down here in NZ so am looking to sell them!! 182cm mounted with FKS140 for a 28.5 boot. Haven't touched rails so are still super slick, only had 7-10 days use. Shipping would be up to whoever.
Aug 31 2013 6:49AM
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