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Atomic Punks or Armada's

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AS@P_SKI
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pretty much just ski the park, had after bangs where okay but the tip broke on me (GAY). I need something thats going to hold up on jumps but still be able to slide rails. was thinking halo 2's, AR7s or Punks, if you got a better ski toss it up there just need some help.
Dec 26 2013 9:05PM
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hippy.
Posts: 3106 - Karma: 14,364
apo sammy pro /endthread
Dec 26 2013 9:06PM
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Thadius.Castle
Posts: 1436 - Karma: 250
Punx. They work well for Jossi and Keefbox, they should work out perfect for you. The only Armada skis that I think would really be worth your time are the Halo 2's, or Alpha X's. The Ar7 is a stiff and bland ski in my opinion, but it's very durable and snappy.
Dec 26 2013 9:20PM
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AS@P_SKI
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What about Thalls 2013? are those any good?

Dec 26 2013 9:23PM
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Thadius.Castle
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Not bad, a friend has them. I just don't like Armada skis purely because the bases to me, are to thin. I blew mine up on my Ar6's after about 15 days of not very hard skiing.
Dec 26 2013 9:31PM
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brov1
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THALLS. they are playful ar7s. you can not go wrong with thalls. but out of the three punx will be the best
Dec 26 2013 9:44PM
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alexg1687
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I had armada ar6s and now I have Atomic Punx. And I regret the decision every day I ski them. The Armadas are sooooo much better. The Atomics are great for park but they suck at everything else. A symmetrical twin just doesn't make that much sense. Get the AR7...best ski out there.
Dec 27 2013 1:50AM
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SapperDaddy
Posts: 191 - Karma: 1,168
Can i ask you why you think a symmetrical twin doesn't make sense? Im pretty sure it makes perfect sense.
Dec 27 2013 3:16PM
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M1X
Posts: 56 - Karma: 46
Be aware about that this years Atomic Punx not is the same ski as last years. A lot stiffer and a bit of tip and tail rocker. And you don't now which of the skis people are writing about in this thread.
Dec 27 2013 3:20PM
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tomPietrowski
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It really effects carving performance. We all like to think we ski as much and as hard switch as forward but for most this is not the case. For most a non symmetrical ski will be a better all round ski. But symmetrical skis can be fun for pure park rail use. So if you ride indoors or you ride a tiny hill where you only ride park they could be good.
Dec 27 2013 4:54PM
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Park.
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symmetrical skis fuck up carving performance and create less smooth transition from edge to edge with most cases. symmetrical skis are really just a gimmick unless you can haul ass down to a 70+ stepdown switch, and even then, it really just adds stability. I have noticed that a symmetrical ski will be better when going throuugh slush (symmetrical for park atleast) but it could have just been the skis.
Dec 28 2013 1:12AM
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NPRM
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Go with the punx
Dec 28 2013 2:06AM
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Stose
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The punx are meant for park. They are great at what they are built for
Dec 28 2013 12:11PM
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