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Salomon nfx vs line chronic

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aetain
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Im 5'6", 120 lbs and still growing. Ive narrowed my decision down to these 2 skis. I will be doibg 50 park and 50 all mountain. Which of these skis are better and what size should I get?

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Dec 20 2014 12:08PM
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louisDC
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for 50 park 50 all mtn, chronic.
Dec 20 2014 2:18PM
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aetain
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^ Arent you new to park skiing as well?
Dec 20 2014 4:55PM
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aetain
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After doing a little more research, im leaning more towards the nfx. Please though, still vote on the polls. If I get the nfx, where should I mount them?

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Dec 20 2014 9:01PM
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mostlyyogurt
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Well it depends how you ride. The chronics will have a softer flex and will be generally more playful for park. If you do get the nfx and you don't want a true center mount I wouldn't go too far back from it, maybe a few centimeters.
Dec 20 2014 9:44PM
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yeahmon
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NFX line is childs play
Dec 20 2014 9:57PM
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aetain
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So the nfx's are bad compared to the chronics? Ive read that they are stiffer but better for jumps
Dec 20 2014 10:09PM
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tomPietrowski
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I should be getting on some NFx for a full test next week so if you can wait a week or so that may help your decision. I'll try to see if I can find some chronics too and give you some side by side feedback if you want.
Dec 20 2014 10:29PM
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aetain
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Im getting either one tomorrow. Have you tried either of them tom? If so, please post your opinion below
Dec 20 2014 10:45PM
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tomPietrowski
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No I'm afraid not. Well I skied a chronic years ago but it's changed a bit I think.

What type of terrain will you normally be skiing? Is it fairly flat and groomed or will it be mainly rough changing terrain? If it's flatter groomed all mnt stuff I would go NFx. It's a park ski throug and through so will rip the groomed stuff. It's not too stiff though I think the tail is softer then a suspect and it seem overall a bit more playfull then a suspect but it will still rip
Dec 20 2014 11:17PM
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aetain
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Im on the east coast so groomers and park primarily. Rarely will I just go in the woods
Dec 21 2014 8:30AM
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Bill.
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I was making this same decision the other day about what skis to buy. choosing between 176 salmons and 178 chronics. chose salomon, but something messed up and they called and told me no stock left so i ended up getting the chronic. seemed really nice at the shop. will post a review when it gets here
Dec 21 2014 10:22AM
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aetain
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Should I get the 160 salomons or 170? Same with chronics, 164 or 171? I believe ive posted my height/weight above
Dec 21 2014 11:30AM
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Spiri7o
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The Chronic will be better all-mountain, wider waist, rocker.

In the Park, the NFX will be stiffer, more responsive, stable on jumps. The Chronic will be playful, buttery, and give you a wider ski for rails.

As far as durability, the Chronics might be better. Not sure how the NFX hold up though, Salomon has had delam problems in the past with the Suspect.

I would mount the NFX center 100%. Personally I would center mount the Chronic as well, but if you feel you will be doing more all-mountain than park, you might consider the recommended mount
Dec 21 2014 12:27PM
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aetain
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What size should I get for each ski?
Dec 21 2014 12:50PM
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.Hugo.
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aetainWhat size should I get for each ski?


Around 170
Dec 22 2014 8:10AM
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aetain
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What is your reasoning for 170 rather than 160 something?
Dec 22 2014 8:48AM
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.Hugo.
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aetainWhat is your reasoning for 170 rather than 160 something?


160 is tiny and youll want bigger ones in a couple weeks. Bigger = more stable, and youre still growing. Hell If youre still growing youll probably even outgrow 170s next year
Dec 22 2014 8:54AM
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aetain
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I was told by a salesman that 164 would last me years. How accurate is that?
Dec 22 2014 9:28AM
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haggis_hunter
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aetainI was told by a salesman that 164 would last me years. How accurate is that?


Wow, skis have got a fair bit shorter these days, when I was 11 I had 175's. Mind you when I was 11 the Berlin wall had only just fallen.
Dec 22 2014 9:48AM
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suup
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aetainI was told by a salesman that 164 would last me years. How accurate is that?


If you are mounting -6cms from center, if you are mounting them dead center 170s are perfect.
Dec 22 2014 10:18AM
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aetain
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How long would 170s center mounted last me? How about 164 -2?
Dec 23 2014 6:13AM
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.Hugo.
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aetainHow long would 170s center mounted last me? How about 164 -2?


all depends on how tall you get man. at 5'8 - 5'9 id say 170 s too short... but its also a lot about personal preference. some people like longer skis, some like shorter ones
Dec 23 2014 6:19AM
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aetain
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Ill be 5'10" or 5'11". When would you say the maximum height is for 164? 170?
Dec 23 2014 6:28AM
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.Hugo.
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aetain5'10" or 5'11". When would you say the maximum height is for 164? 170?


Like i said its all personal preference. But im 5'10ish and i ski 178-181in the park, and longer outside the park. Thats the same for a lot of people
Dec 23 2014 7:55AM
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aetain
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Could getting 170s put me in potential danger due to lack of control? What are the risks of going 4 inches bigger? I can easily control 160s
Dec 23 2014 8:50AM
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Scotty_Boy
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aetainCould getting 170s put me in potential danger due to lack of control? What are the risks of going 4 inches bigger? I can easily control 160s


Get the 170. You'll grow a bit and they'll be perfect. Slightly long is much better than too short.
Dec 24 2014 4:29PM
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aetain
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I ended up getting the 170s center mounted with rossignol axial3 120s. Anyone have an opinion on the NFX's?
Dec 24 2014 6:54PM
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