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2010 Atomic Punx or 2010 K2 Revival

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JonahA11
Posts: 399 - Karma: 40
which one to get. i will be doing mostly park hard pack groomers and an occasional east coast powder and Colorado skiing. which is the best buy?

+Karma for good answers
Oct 11 2010 3:56PM
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JonahA11
Posts: 399 - Karma: 40
shit i mean 2011
Oct 11 2010 3:57PM
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TijmenDal
Posts: 4849 - Karma: 1,295
Depends on what kinda ski you like...

I really like the Punx, because they're pretty soft and buttery, but that's just me. Also the graphics of the Punx kick ass bigtime. I have the 2011 model and I absolutely love 'em. I've skied them last season for like 2 months every day and they still look really really good. Just some top-sheet chipping. And yes, I do rails/boxes...
Oct 11 2010 4:11PM
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JonahA11
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thanks man +k, i really want something soft and playful
Oct 11 2010 4:17PM
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arandomname
Posts: 1989 - Karma: 18
Then you don't want K2 Revivals.  They're a fairly stiff, jumping ski.  Maybe Domains though.  You could look at ON3P Blue Steeles, Armada Halo, Armada T-Hall, and many others.  Just look around and look for reviews.
Oct 11 2010 4:33PM
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_GaPeRstEEzE
Posts: 151 - Karma: 17
You either go symmetrical or asymmetrical, either centermounted or mounted where ever you want.
110.5-82-110.5 vs 121-90-115  ...no rocker vs rocker ... durabillity issues vs bomberski's.

The revivals are playful , light , midflex easy to butter with the rocker better at the groomers better in pow.

Just go with the revivals.
Oct 11 2010 4:35PM
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arandomname
Posts: 1989 - Karma: 18
Do you want a rail ski, jump ski, or do-it-all ski?
Oct 11 2010 4:39PM
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_GaPeRstEEzE
Posts: 151 - Karma: 17
tbh just use the search button , there are tons of threads on both ski's.
Oct 11 2010 4:39PM
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curt_
Posts: 443 - Karma: 499
you made my day. i was kinda wondering about the 2011 punx if they were as durable as my ar6. i ordered a set and now im glad i did. oh and how tall are you and what size did you get?
Oct 11 2010 7:15PM
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chickskier12
Posts: 11 - Karma: 10
i've heard great things about the k2 rivel
Oct 11 2010 7:18PM
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CousinEddie
Posts: 633 - Karma: 215

Im not sold on atomics twin tips.  To they just dont seen like the greatest ski.

However K2 has really stepped up their twin tip models in their 2011 line up. Also, Line and Full Tilt are divisions of K2.  Both of those companies make sick skis. 

Overall, i think the k2's are much better

Oct 11 2010 9:02PM
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arandomname
Posts: 1989 - Karma: 18

lolwut?

I hope you're joking.

Oct 11 2010 9:27PM
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CousinEddie
Posts: 633 - Karma: 215
line and full tilt are owned by k2... sorry full tilt doesnt make skis (obviously) but still their boots are sick
Oct 11 2010 9:58PM
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Midwestjibski
Posts: 1676 - Karma: 77
yeah man its the truth.  K2 owns both line and full tilt.
Oct 11 2010 10:01PM
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arandomname
Posts: 1989 - Karma: 18
He said both Line and Full Tilt make sick skis....
Oct 12 2010 2:47PM
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TijmenDal
Posts: 4849 - Karma: 1,295
Then you want to go with the punx, pretty noodly, but they handle well on big jumps too (just look at Andreas throwing down ^_^ )
Oh, and because of your +k I figured I'd check my karma...3.13 lol!
Oct 12 2010 3:16PM
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rYb
Posts: 944 - Karma: -12
Atomics are not soft and buttery. Just wanna clarify that....
Oct 12 2010 3:16PM
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TijmenDal
Posts: 4849 - Karma: 1,295
I'm 6"4 and have the 182's. You should be glad you ordered the Punx, I absolutely love mine...
Oct 12 2010 3:17PM
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TijmenDal
Posts: 4849 - Karma: 1,295
I'm 100% sure they're 112.5 at tip/tail; maybe that's just for the 182 model though!

<b> Oh, and sorry for the triple-post, but idk how to make multiple quote's in one topic...They should handle BB code in here, muuuch easier!</b>
Oct 12 2010 3:18PM
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strongmark
Posts: 3278 - Karma: 883
correct, 182 is 112.5-82-112.5.

and to those claiming atomics have durability issues, have you skied a pair in the past 3 seasons?  the new punx, since theyve gone to the new construction, are awesome.  ive had more pairs than i can shake a stick at, and they are absolutely bombproof, both the park skis and their freeride stuff.  any issue they may have had (which, im sure most of you are remembering the nightmare of the triplet days) has been long since resolved, and the new punx are quite possibly the best park ski out there.

they are also made in austria...not china.
Oct 13 2010 9:45AM
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yeahitsdave
Posts: 1315 - Karma: 10
The durability on the Punx is about as good as you're gonna get. Lightweight, soft with a little snap, really a killer ski. I'd certainly lean that way, I'm not feeling K2s twins at all, rocker on a park ski just doesn't impress me. The Patents are one of my favorite skis on the market currently, really a top notch ski.
Oct 13 2010 12:56PM
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BREWSTA118
Posts: 109 - Karma: 13
my personal opinion is punx. good fun clean ski. ive skied both and punx more durable
Oct 13 2010 6:45PM
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