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Skis for jumps

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dabsandskis
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I ride the new Atomic Infamous for park and I hit alot of rails/boxes and this ski is amazing for it , but it's really flexible and I want to get into jumps. Should I stick with these or is there a different ski I could also purchase and swap out back and forth?
Jan 12 2014 7:46PM
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Scotty_Boy
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The stiffer the ski is the more stable it will be for landings. Look for something with camber.
Jan 12 2014 11:37PM
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NPRM
Posts: 689 - Karma: 339
Atomic Punx, Volkl walls
Jan 12 2014 11:41PM
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srg_bchkv
Posts: 200 - Karma: 170
Walls, AR7, Scratch, Remix, Prester, Chronic
Jan 13 2014 12:08AM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
If you are gonna buy another pair of skis get something like the ARVti that can def be used as a jump ski, but rips everywhere else.
Jan 13 2014 1:27PM
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brenker
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I can't recommend 4FRNT switchblades enough...i'm on my second season of my 181's which kill it everywhere. So stable and poppy and fun for airing off everything in sight
Jan 13 2014 1:32PM
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dabsandskis
Posts: 91 - Karma: 244
Decisions are down to punx , AR7s , and walls.. I guess I have some research to do . I know someone who rides volkls for park not walls but im a ask him what he thinks of the brand thanks everyone
Jan 13 2014 4:10PM
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Thadius.Castle
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Probably go with the Wall or AR7.
Jan 13 2014 4:12PM
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Scotty_Boy
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Alpha X?
Jan 13 2014 9:07PM
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ABalls
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Alpha x, Ar7, El Rey, Chronic, Faction Silas, Faction Wednesday, k2 recoil
Jan 14 2014 2:29PM
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dabsandskis
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The alpha x are dope , between that and the ON3P filthy riches and jerominoes , what would be best for all mtn and jumps
Jan 14 2014 7:51PM
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Mattsaff
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alpha x and filthy rich both do not excel in jumps as well as the other skis mentioned in this thread, like the walls or the presters (i forget which others were mentioned), but if you really want a ski just for jumping
and nothing else, i wouldn't go with an aggressively rockered ski. I mean jmos kill it all mountain and probably some jumps too, i don't think its an ideal ski for hitting park jumps
Jan 14 2014 8:02PM
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dabsandskis
Posts: 91 - Karma: 244
Thanks ^ I'm really big on the top sheets lol but I'll most likely go with walls
Jan 14 2014 8:08PM
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NPRM
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You wont be disappointed, they are amazing
Jan 14 2014 8:25PM
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dabsandskis
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I'd prolly want longer skis for stability , my infamous' 're 171 should I go with the 177 walls or 185? I am 5'8" and 140lbs
Jan 14 2014 9:08PM
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Mattsaff
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id say 177

the 185 would probably be too long
Jan 14 2014 9:20PM
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D34DM0053
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178 Liberty LTE's
Jan 15 2014 4:21AM
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Jewschoolers
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Get presters, best jump ski out by far
Jan 15 2014 12:57PM
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KoryM
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Line Chronics man. Great ski for park and for jumps. I have some and they're dope.
Jan 15 2014 3:03PM
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Tucks
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Honestly I am really digging the Fischer Nightstick...you should definitely throw that into the mix as well. They come in a 181 which also seems more what you are looking for especially if you think the 177 walls will be too short and the 185 too long. Nightstick is definitely a stiff ski but I would say the wall edges it out slightly...both are pretty durable and will last you well into the season and longer if you are primarily only hitting jumps. Check out both reviews on the nightstick by blister:



Jan 16 2014 11:39PM
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