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Help With Skis

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ONE-UP
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K, so i ski 70% park 30% groomers. I am 6'0 190lbs. I am trying to decide between the K2 Extreme, Armada AR6, Volkl Walls, or Amplid Antidogmas. I don't know what bindings to get. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
Nov 11 2009 11:52AM
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jakobk
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what do you do in park? 50% rails 50% jumps?

and for bindings id say griffons are the best.

Nov 11 2009 11:59AM
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willthrill
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k2 extreme will give u the 70/30 park groomer you're looking for, also i'd say the volkl's are worth consideration
Nov 11 2009 1:12PM
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OG.Kush.Budz
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not the antidogmas thats a 100 percent park ski, AR6 would be a sick idea they are wicked for all mountain and i think they would do you right for the amount you ski park verses mountain

Nov 11 2009 1:14PM
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BWalmer
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I've skied 3 out of the 4 skis you mentioned there (AR6s, Walls, and Dogmas). All 3 are very durable (the AR6 and Wall are probably the two most durable park skis out there right now - they bring new meaning to the word bombproof). Right now I'm on the Dogmas and they are AWESOME on rails (haven't had any jump time with them yet - but they seem really good for that), they have awesome edge hold and some really good pop. The AR6s were awesome too, they are good for everything (all-mountain and park) and carve extremely well and are nice and soft in the nose for butters, they hold their own on rails, but they kill it off jumps (probably the best jump ski I've ever owned). The Walls are also super good, a bit stiff, but the symmetrical shape is SO nice on rails and when riding all mountain if you like going forward and switch a lot.

You really can't go wrong with those 3, but if I had to rank them it be like this:
1. AR6 (just great everywhere, so versatile it has to be number 1)
2. Antidogma (this is a very close 2nd and if it was strictly a park ski would easily be number 1, it kills the park)
3. Wall (there is absolutely nothing wrong with it, the other two are just plain better)
Nov 11 2009 1:19PM
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ONE-UP
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I do like 60% rails and 40% jumps when im in the park
Nov 12 2009 4:55PM
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Dr_Feelgood
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you cant go wrong with the AR6 man, such a solid ski. definitely my recommendation
Nov 12 2009 5:36PM
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ONE-UP
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Nov 12 2009 5:57PM
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ONE-UP
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OK, so i think that i have decided on Ar6's. Now I need recommendations for bindings
Nov 12 2009 6:01PM
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Logey.
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LINE ANTHEM!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 12 2009 6:02PM
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jakobk
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marker griffons are my binding of choice. or griffon shizo if you dont always want it centered.
Nov 12 2009 6:39PM
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pigglywiggly
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i got the ar6s and griffons for this year as my setup. its really nice, you can take it anywhere (except for a lot of pow)and do whatever you want. you can blaze down a groomer at mach 5, hit all the little jibs, hit the huge tables, and of course rails. its decently light to
Nov 12 2009 6:42PM
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ONE-UP
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Ive heard a lot of things about the schitzo's breaking because of all the parts? is this true?
Nov 13 2009 8:54AM
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HeartBeatFaster
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At your size, I would think you might be better off with a 14-16 din binding for longer lasting durability. Something like the Tyrolia Peak or Head Mojo 15 (same thing) or the Marker Jester.

You might be fine with the Griffin but I think investing a little more in the binding will pay off in the long run.
Nov 13 2009 10:40AM
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ONE-UP
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Nov 13 2009 1:32PM
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Zump.
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k+ for the red socks dude!!!
Nov 13 2009 1:40PM
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lebowski
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i skied the ar6 last season its a really solid ski i dont think u can go wrong with any of them i would personaly get the ar6 cause its a bit more playful but it sounds like everyones going to be wrocking theme this year
Nov 13 2009 6:48PM
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ONE-UP
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