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Park Ski??

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Bo_Placebo
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I have been looking for a good durable park ski and came across Head the Caddy's and the fischer nightsticks. I am 5'8 135 and somewhat new to the park. I have been using my k2 recoils which are awesome for all mountain but they are somewhat heavy and not poppy enough for the park, so i have noticed. I used my friends 176 Atomic Punx in the park and absolutely loved them, they were poppy and soft near the tips with good stability. Any recommendations or comments would be great.
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Jan 25 2015 9:36PM
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qazwsxedc34
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The caddy is not a symmetrical ski, if you liked the the feel of the punx switch than get the punx. The caddy will be however, poppier than the punx and recoils and features 30% rocker in tip and tail similar to the recoils. The caddy is stiff underfoot and soft in tip and tails. I have heard that they are also durable.

The nightsticks are definitely on the stiffer side of things because they are a "comp park ski" thanks to the titanal/carbon fiber underfoot. However, they are extremely durable and stable. So, nightsticks are way stiffer and better durability.
Jan 25 2015 10:03PM
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Simsyb
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Get a pair of 2015 chronics
Jan 25 2015 10:09PM
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Burgy
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yeah if you love the punx get the punx, if you don't wana have the same ski as your friend get volkl walls or volkl ledges. future spin would not be a bad choice for you either from what it sounds like.
Jan 25 2015 10:13PM
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life_is_hood
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Take a good look at the 2015 Gear Talks. Exactly what you are looking for.
Jan 25 2015 11:20PM
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lurking
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life_is_hoodTake a good look at the 2015 Gear Talks. Exactly what you are looking for.


Take a good look at your name. You're probably white. You are probably not living a "hood life".
Jan 25 2015 11:23PM
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life_is_hood
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loganschnurTake a good look at your name. You're probably white. You are probably not living a "hood life".


Bro I been selling crack since the fifth grade. I saw my best friend get shot yesterday. I have a single teen mother and my father left her. Never seen him ever. look at your name you never been hood. You don't know the hood like this kid don't know how to use a forum.
Jan 25 2015 11:35PM
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CHORIZO
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I have a pair of k2 press as my first skis. Theyre poppy and fun
Jan 25 2015 11:52PM
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Bo_Placebo
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CONAIR_BUSCEMIThe caddy is not a symmetrical ski, if you liked the the feel of the punx switch than get the punx. The caddy will be however, poppier than the punx and recoils and features 30% rocker in tip and tail similar to the recoils. The caddy is stiff underfoot and soft in tip and tails. I have heard that they are also durable.

The nightsticks are definitely on the stiffer side of things because they are a "comp park ski" thanks to the titanal/carbon fiber underfoot. However, they are extremely durable and stable. So, nightsticks are way stiffer and better durability.


Thanks Steve Buscemi. I really appreciate your time and pleasure and we make our holes extra special
Jan 26 2015 12:02AM
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AlfredHitchCAULK
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I work at a ski shop and am firmiliar with both caddy's and nightsticks and I can tell you that the Nightsticks definatly one the stiffest if not the stiffest ski's on the market. So I would recommend the Caddy between the 2 however since your just starting out in the park I would go for a Chronic, Future spin, Ledge/Step, or Rossi Slat, all those are still a good mix of stiffness and playfulness that would probably be better for you. There's a reason big comp guys like Joss, A Jasper Tjader use stiffer skis like nightsticks and caddy's
Jan 26 2015 9:58AM
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Steezmiester007
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Front or backyard PVC rail jam.
Jan 26 2015 2:50PM
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