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Line Invaders? Are they worh bothering with?

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a.jamieson
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I am looking for a really fun pair of skis that I can flex around a lot in and out ofthe park. Something that will let me ollie over shit and just have fun. I am also on a tight budget so I am thinking of buying a pair of invaders. Considering that they are only 299$ which is an unbeatable price and that I live on he east coast, is it worth it? I heard they are really undurable and break really easy due to the butter zone. Is all that true? If you think it isnt worth it what kindof skis should i go for? Im thinking the salomon thruster although they're way more expensive.

Nov 30 2007 2:05PM
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Rippy087
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http://www.untracked.com/p589c51b39lr-Froogle-06_salomon_teneighty_1080_thruster_twin_tip_park_skis.html if you dont mind getting old year thrusters (new)
Nov 30 2007 2:15PM
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vzdz
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my vaders have been a great ski, and i've only had a problems with the lamenation (on 07s), i love the ski, a lot of pop and actually handle pretty well outside park...
Nov 30 2007 2:16PM
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j.bird
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i have anthems, and they are super fun. I love how poppy they are while still being pretty soft.
Nov 30 2007 2:17PM
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invaderskier36
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invaders are better in my mind an youcannot beat LINE's customer service
Nov 30 2007 2:20PM
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snarky
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i got surface watch lives this year, and they are really fun and poppy, the edges and base seem pretty bomber but the topsheet is chipping off. still won't break the bank too badly ($350ish)
Nov 30 2007 2:20PM
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a.jamieson
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oh and im looking for a ski in the range of 176 to 185 in length
Nov 30 2007 2:36PM
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Kevski
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The delam issue and durability was only in 05/06. They got a lot better for 06/07, then apparently they're nearly bombproof this year(07/08).
Definitely worth bothering with.
Nov 30 2007 2:50PM
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a.jamieson
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sick thanks, oh and who the fuck wouldnt bother with the ass kiking graphic the invaders have this year!
Nov 30 2007 3:01PM
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Kevski
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Oh, and the length you'd want would be the 178, in case you didn't know that yet.
Nov 30 2007 3:36PM
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Upgrayedd
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I have 06/07 Invaders and I like them very much.  The only performance issue I have is with the soft tails - you need to stomp big airs as it is pretty easy to wash out if you get a bit backseat.  Apart from that, I love them in the pipe, in the air and on rails.  They are a great value in a park ski. 

Buy them with confidence.
Nov 30 2007 3:39PM
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