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Volkl or Fischer? or another brand (wall or nightstick)

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gameover2299
Posts: 26 - Karma: 71
Im looking at these two skis but i am open to more suggestions, I'm looking for a ski that is durable above all, and stable at speed and on landings, i like stiff skis like the ones mentioned above. would love to hear your guy's personal experiences with these skis. I'm 6'1 155 pounds and i ski aggressively and I'm a intermediate to experienced park skier
Aug 19 2014 7:01PM
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last_tango
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Og addicts took a hell of a beating and they are the same as the nightstick and some people i have talked to said that the flex is slightly softer. They are a heavy ski though.

With the walls i would stay away if you are looking into durability.

With the selections you brought up they are both symetrical skis. Is this a important factor to you? The on3p prestor comes to mind as another contender as well as the nordica ace but they are not symetrical skis.
Aug 19 2014 8:48PM
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gameover2299
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symmetry is a big factor for me in my park skis
Aug 19 2014 9:08PM
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Tucks
Posts: 2120 - Karma: 161
Hell yea man! You and I definitely have a similar interest in skis: Stiff, competition ready, symmetrical, bomber, in a length that will fit a taller dude. Hopefully I can provide you with some valuable insight as I have skied the OG addict and addict pro, current nightsticks, and volkl wall.

First off we have the nightstick. I put in some serious time writing a review for blister last season as did scott so here are two references on how the nightstick stacked up:

http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2013-2014-fischer-nightstick[URL]
[URL]http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2nd-look-fischer-nightstick[URL]

The volkl wall was another phenomenal ski that I though was good all around. The thing was stiff, provided plenty of pop, had longer sizes, and was fairly durable (for me a ski that lasts a season is durable) and the Wall accomplished this.

Addict & Addict pro cannot really be had anymore so honestly they aren't really worth talking about

Another ski that you should look into is the atomic punx, scott's review here:

[URL]http://blistergearreview.com/gear-reviews/2012-2013-atomic-punx[URL]

All I can honestly say would fit the bill. Durability-wise you will have a bit of a tossup. I have heard of nightsticks/walls/punx all blowing up but the most I have experienced are edge cracks and top sheet chipping and pealing. Feel free to give me a shout with any particular questions further.
Aug 19 2014 9:28PM
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Tucks
Posts: 2120 - Karma: 161
Whelp, I managed to goof that one up but all the links are there for you
Aug 19 2014 9:30PM
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