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J skis vs Joystick

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BabyRoy
Posts: 227 - Karma: 1,190
I am looking for a ski that is buttery, light, and durable. I like both companies but don't know many people who have either brand ski so I have no idea if I would even like them.
Apr 3 2014 6:57PM
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maximiliaan
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huh?
Apr 3 2014 6:59PM
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BabyRoy
Posts: 227 - Karma: 1,190
I don't know if I would like the skis because I don't know anyone who has them
Apr 3 2014 7:03PM
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Karl_Hungus
Posts: 510 - Karma: 3,664
i got some joysticks they are sick definitely good for everything have really good pop and camber is really fun and lively and idk about j skis i would just buy some joysticks they are the best
Apr 3 2014 7:40PM
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BabyRoy
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What kind do you have
Apr 3 2014 7:44PM
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MartianMan
Posts: 1101 - Karma: 2,099
Joysticks are price point skis, and from what I have seen, not really very durable. J skis will last a lot longer, Jlev has used the primo materials like 2.5x2.5 edges and 1.8 bases, so they will be a better investment, but more expensive.
Apr 3 2014 10:02PM
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K-Dot.
Posts: 3743 - Karma: 7,771
This. I own a pair of the These and they're definitely a price point ski. They ski well, but I already snapped one ski this season (which joystick was cool as hell about and sent me a completely new pair for free) and the top sheet chips easily. However, I spent half as much as you would be dropping on a pair of j skis so I don't feel sold short or anything like that. I don't expect them to be the longest lasting ski but there's nothing wrong with that. I didn't have the funds to drop $400+ on a new pair of sticks this season so they fit the bill.

As for performance, I imagine that the these and the 90 shape that j skis makes are somewhat similar. Medium flex, pretty cambered and poppy, similar dimensions. So if you want durability and cool graphics, j's are a solid choice. Otherwise, you could spend the same amount of money and buying two pairs of skis from joystick (or surface even).
Apr 4 2014 12:06AM
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BobbyD169
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I recently bought Jskis Tropic Thunder. One word SICK! Dopest park ski out there. You can butter your toast with them and still hit 60 footers and land them solid.
Apr 4 2014 10:24PM
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supersquid
Posts: 1430 - Karma: 2,547
my friend bought a pair and he loves them, he skis pretty hard and usually delams two pairs of skis a year and these have held up all year with no edge cracks. havent ridden them myself but they seem pretty good
Apr 4 2014 11:54PM
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Bagina
Posts: 849 - Karma: 2,888
My joysticks are durable as fuck, they're very playful and hands down one of the lightest skis on the market. Why pay twice the price when you can just as much fun for less.
Apr 5 2014 11:12AM
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