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4FRNT Click! vs. Joystick These

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gato7
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Hey there! I've been looking at some skis which supposedly have a really low swing weight and are really lively. I've pretty much narrowed it down to these two, and I'd love to hear some experiences from people who have ridden either or both of them. I am 6' 0" tall, weigh 155, and rarely hit jumps past 35ft.
Feb 12 2014 1:25PM
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pooptrack
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The joystick these are probably better since they have a sidewall. Only problem is they might be to short for you at 6 feet since they only come in a 175 if I'm correct.
Feb 12 2014 3:27PM
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gato7
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Thanks, I was wondering about that. On a related note, Is swing weight greatly impacted by ski length? Or would it be a negligible difference?


I forgot to mention what I'd be doing with them. I'm a beginner/intermediate park skier, and now spend 80% of my time in the park and the other 20% of my time on groomers. I have been skiing for 13 years, all of which have been spent on the East Coast, and consider myself a very advanced skier (well, advanced by East Coast standards, I don't proclaim myself to be a god in the pow).
Feb 12 2014 4:13PM
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Crazy_E
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Given your experience/skill level youre going to most likely going to want a longer ski anyway.  The 175 Jostick would be too short for you.
Feb 12 2014 4:28PM
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gato7
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Considering that the 4FRNT Click only goes up to 177, would it matter too much?


Feb 12 2014 4:59PM
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pooptrack
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I'd honestly just step up to the switchblade if your into 4frnt. I have them and they're great, only complaint I have is that they don't make them in a size longer than a 181, which I've outgrown. Surface blanks are also similar to joystick these (same factory) and are super cheap and come in bigger sizes. Atomic infamous are also dirt cheap and really good skis.
Feb 13 2014 1:25AM
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LamieJ
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Well said^ Switchblades are definitely the next step up from clicks and they're all around better. Also agree on the Surface skis, they're almost the same ski they just vary more when it comes to size. But Joysticks are sweet too, and if you're alright with 175 I'd say go for it, they're pretty retro since they've only come out with one ski.
Feb 13 2014 8:28AM
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