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Out of my mind: Stepups v. Reno Jib v. Halo

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rdr
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I'm looking to score a late season deal online or locally, and I've spent a ridiculous amount of time researching all types of park skis, but with no opportunity to demo them and online deals disappearing at any moment, I need some more advice from NS.

I'm 6' 4", 185lbs. Looking for a park only ski. Park newbie. These skis can all be had for within $50 of each other so cost is not an issue.

Line StepUp 184cm
Reno Jib 181cm
Armada Halo 182cm (rockered!)

How would you choose? Which of these is going to let me progress fastest? Anything I may not be aware of that's important to consider between these? The Halo's rocker seem interesting, especially since they'll make buttering that much easier. I'm not sure if they'll have a (jump) size limit on them, given my size and their softness (that said, I probably won't hit this ceiling anytime soon).

Big time Karma for any help. (If you've read my other threads and replied, thanks for the tips.)
Mar 19 2011 1:50AM
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Jibbidy
Posts: 787 - Karma: 19
Reno Jibs for sure. More traditional design so you will progress properly. I saw some kid with the Jibs buttering the fuck outta them, of lips, onto rails, it was SICK. And they have some duuurty sintered bases, which carry speed oh so nice. And they're super light.

Mar 19 2011 4:44PM
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rdr
Posts: 26 - Karma: 11
Thanks for your input. Have you seen anyone riding the halo's or stepups? or are you just a big fan of the reno jibs?
Mar 19 2011 6:04PM
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Miguel-L
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my friend just recently got step ups and he says there great!
Mar 19 2011 6:05PM
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.cam.
Posts: 1852 - Karma: 48
Get the jibs for a few reasons:

1. I have heard that the step ups have a lot of issues due to the skate deck construction. Supposedly they delam easy and can get water logged. The also have a slow base.

2. The halos will ski very short due to the rocker/reverse taper.

3. The reno jibs are fully symmetrical so they will ride just as well forwards or backwards. They are put together very well. You will be supporting a smaller company. They are stiff enough to ski well but can still be buttered on. They also have fast bases.

Disclaimer: I haven't ridden these skis so take all of this with a grain of salt.
Mar 19 2011 6:18PM
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Miguel-L
Posts: 140 - Karma: 22
Im almost positive the step ups are symectrical...
Mar 19 2011 6:21PM
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.cam.
Posts: 1852 - Karma: 48
You are right that they are fully symmetrical( I never said they weren't...) but I didn't include that they were symmetrical because I was trying to give him reasons why I think the Reno Jibs would be best for him.
Mar 19 2011 6:25PM
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Miguel-L
Posts: 140 - Karma: 22
oh sorry i thought by you not saying they are i thought you were claiming there not symmetrical
Mar 19 2011 6:29PM
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.cam.
Posts: 1852 - Karma: 48
no problem. Another ski to look at would be the volkl wall in the 185 length
Mar 19 2011 6:32PM
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Miguel-L
Posts: 140 - Karma: 22
yea that would be a good ski ive heard from a few people there AMAZING
Mar 19 2011 6:35PM
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rdr
Posts: 26 - Karma: 11
thanks everyone.
Mar 19 2011 8:16PM
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Miguel-L
Posts: 140 - Karma: 22
Np and what do you think your going to get
Mar 19 2011 8:44PM
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ianj
Posts: 536 - Karma: 167
I have last years jibs and I recommend them for a few reasons
1)VERY lightweight
2) Last a very long time. They have been ridden hard and only have 3 or 4 edge cracks (pretty rare)
3) very fast and poppy

have not ridden the other skis.
hope this helps
Mar 20 2011 12:58AM
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Kangbang
Posts: 14211 - Karma: 423
Get Reno Jibs. Stiff underfoot, the tips and tails are a little softer. Really light ski. I've only got 1 edge crack on each ski after skiing 30 days of rails. Really fast skis, I haven't waxed mine all year and they are still just as fast as the first time I rode them. Best park ski I've ever ridden.

Step ups are heavy, stiff through out the ski.

Halo's are the softest out of those skis, and due to the rocker you will be able to butter like none other. Personally I don't like soft skis, so I probably wouldn't get them.

Pm me if you have any more questions about Reno Jibs.
Mar 20 2011 1:05AM
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Jibbidy
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^this.
Mar 20 2011 3:03AM
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