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K2 Sight vs. Atomic Punx vs. Volkl Wall

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FSKP
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Just wondering which one should I buy if I am 5'11" 140lbs intermediate to advanced skier.

I ski park all day, 50% rail 50% jumps, hard packed snow to groomed snow.

thinking about getting between 171cm and 181cm?
Jan 12 2014 7:33PM
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ECSkiier
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I ride an older pair of sights and they are slightly on the stiffer side. I would say they are a little more all mt oriented because of the flex and the direction shape but you could still have a great time in the park. From what I heard, the punx seem playful. Don't know much on the walls. As for size go with the 169's. K2 skis run long and a 169 actually measures out to 173-175.
Jan 12 2014 10:13PM
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NPRM
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Volkl walls are AMAZING, ive skied many many skis and i got the 2014 walls and they are by far the most lively poppy ski I have skied. They are flexy from the tip and tail down a little bit and then stiffen up perfectly for when you're hitting big jumps etc. They are volkls stiffest park ski but let me tell you they are amazing and you wont be dissapointed
Jan 12 2014 11:13PM
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NPRM
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Oh and if you get the walls go with the 177
Jan 12 2014 11:13PM
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FSKP
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Are the volkl wall wood core?
If they aren't are they durable?
Jan 13 2014 8:43AM
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FlufyDuky
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Love my 2014 Walls, not really that stiff, super fun ski. However Volkl runs short, I would go for the 185 if i was you, I got the 177's (I'm 5'6) and I measured them up as 174.
Jan 13 2014 10:08AM
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FSKP
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Thank you all but which one is the most durable ski?
Jan 13 2014 2:24PM
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ECSkiier
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I can only speak for the sights. Im on my third season with them. Still in good condition. Just some edge cracks, but that's what you need to expect when hitting rails. Bases can take anything, topsheets chip a little easily tho.
Jan 13 2014 3:06PM
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FSKP
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Just ordered 176cm Punx, really stoked!

I'll give you news about them when i will receive them!
Jan 14 2014 5:52PM
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