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OK so I need a strictly pipe ski....

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garettnorthey
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So I have narrowed it down to the extreme's and the dumonts. Could someone tell me which is lighter, softer and has a low swing weight? Also if you have some tell me how you like them.
Feb 13 2009 12:53AM
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Alex_G
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if you want a pipe ski you don't want it to be softer. i'd go with the dumont just because its so fucking poppy.
Feb 13 2009 12:54AM
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garettnorthey
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SHIT THREAD SHOULD SAY "STRICTLY PARK AND PIPE SKI!!"
Feb 13 2009 12:54AM
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AK-Freeskier
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I know that the Dumonts have a really good rep with pipe skiers and am sure the extremes are very good too but I would go with the Dumonts
Feb 13 2009 12:54AM
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Tbrody
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Pipe Cleaners, Reno Jibs, Surface Watch Lifes, Rossi Scratch FS, Line Anthem

In that order
Feb 13 2009 12:59AM
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Tbrody
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but otherwise, dumonts
Feb 13 2009 1:00AM
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Alex_G
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taylor you are trippin all of those before dumont? id go pipe cleaner and dumont way before id go any of those!! especially anthem. but i like a stiff ski for jumps since im more of a jump guy.
Feb 13 2009 1:04AM
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Tbrody
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I love pipe cleaners, moment is a sick company and needs support and has a great flex for pipe, same with surface. But I just remembered dumonts have a wood core. So I might agree with you.
Feb 13 2009 1:09AM
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Tinga
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get the extremes and get the inserts in them so you can switch your bindings around so you dont have to buy more bindings.
Feb 13 2009 1:15AM
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Krook3d
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Personally have extremes. Not very impressed with them this year,Relatively heavy,topsheets get chipped and scratched everytime i use them, so stiff its not even funny (but they are super stable on big jumps and everywhere around the mountain) swing weight is pretty low,havent had trouble at all throwing them around but you get my point. In all honesty id go with Dumonts for sure,Simon has rode them for like 3 years straight and even used his this year still,such a sick ski. PS salomons capped skis are a hell of a lot better then their new ones.
Feb 13 2009 1:30AM
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thegoat
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Feb 13 2009 1:58AM
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mackinnon
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this year's dumonts aren't capped; they have sidewalls.
Feb 13 2009 2:50AM
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MoistAbode
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yea but last years dumonts, which were the best. were capped. i would go with the 07-08 dumont you can probably find some relatively cheap and they a an awesome ski

Feb 13 2009 5:51AM
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hellomynameisjef
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t hall. it slays everything
Feb 13 2009 7:07AM
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BWalmer
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I'd go with Pipe Cleaners or the old Dumonts (the blue ones) for sure.
Feb 13 2009 9:16AM
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SKETCHY_D
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id go w/ dumonts, n i think on sierraski.com there half offright now
Feb 13 2009 9:58AM
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A.R.
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yep. i completly, 100 percent agree.


thake a god look at this years thall. amazing ski.
Feb 13 2009 10:11AM
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m_damianos
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 have you looked at the 4frnt TNK there great in the pipe
Feb 13 2009 10:50AM
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Aaaron.
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trouble makers.

Feb 13 2009 11:22AM
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BigM1218
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Pipe Cleaner, Dumont, TNK, Extreme. Thats my order. The exrtremes are the softest of the bunch and the dumonts are the stiffest. If you want more pop, a lighter ski, and just an all around better (imo) ski, go with the dumont. Or the pipe cleaners (i love mine)
Feb 13 2009 11:27AM
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TheBeardedOne
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pipe cleaners would be sweet. I love mine for everything.. tips are nice and soft but the ski overall is pretty stiff, so its good everywhere and even carves... best ski i have ridden
Feb 13 2009 11:33AM
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IXIEASTcoastIXI
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Feb 13 2009 11:34AM
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123ski
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I would say your best bets are:

Anthem, S4, Suspect, Wall, AR6, TNK, or P3
Feb 13 2009 11:38AM
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mnjib
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when was the last time a line ski was on a podium? the rossi sas 4is what you need its keeps winning in the pipe.
Feb 13 2009 11:42AM
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mooseman077
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The TNK's are sick. May not be used as much as the Dumont's, etc. but they rip.
Feb 13 2009 12:05PM
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Line-4-Life
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Solid ski perfect for pipe
Feb 13 2009 1:32PM
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East.
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uhh, pipe? The chronic is far from stiff. Its a mid level flex. Dumonts are a HELL of a lot stiffer. Suspects are a tiny bit softer than dumonts, but essentially they're the same ski (same dimensions, dumont has double edge armour + a little more stiffness.) Suspects would be better for park + pipe.
Feb 13 2009 1:58PM
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Krook3d
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Did i say this years werent? No.
Feb 13 2009 2:07PM
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DHogg
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i have the old dumonts and they are amazing for everything. I'd suggest them, personally i found extremes dead and unresponsive.
Feb 13 2009 2:11PM
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anthony_B
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Check out the Gear talk forum...
Feb 13 2009 2:21PM
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Nico_G
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Ive never ridden them but everyone I know who has says pipe cleaners are the best park/pipe ski.
Feb 13 2009 3:39PM
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Kazabazua
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i dont think you can beat the AR6... i dunno i bought TM's and i just dont like them that much. maybe volkl's?
Feb 13 2009 4:18PM
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Alex_G
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ar6 is not gonna be as stiff or snappy as the pc's which is great for stomping landings you never thought you could
Feb 13 2009 4:26PM
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Jamestown
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ya i have tnk's and i was amazed at how much power they generated in tranny of the pipe, im not very good at pipe, but those go so fast in there
Feb 13 2009 4:28PM
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Kazabazua
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he said he wants park and pipe though. i dont know how much pipe he skis. if he skis like 70% park i'd say go with ar6 if he skis like close to half park and half pipe, pipe cleaner.
Feb 13 2009 4:42PM
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garettnorthey
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I compete pipe at a pretty high level and compete slope too. I was thinking the pipe cleaners but with it's edges and base wouldn't they just get destroyed with the fact that I ski alot of rails? Well maybe not the bases so much.
Feb 13 2009 6:21PM
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BIG_SALTY
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why even consider extremes they are FUCKING public enemy's with a new graphic and name
Feb 13 2009 6:29PM
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garettnorthey
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Yeah not gonna lie I just figured that out when watching a review. I HATED THE PUBIC ENEMY'S
Feb 13 2009 6:35PM
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b-kul
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id say the pipe cleaner for competion. but try new stuff on a different ski so you dont beat it up too bad.
Feb 13 2009 7:07PM
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easy_cam_steezy
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Armada Pipe Cleaner...
its in the damn name
Feb 13 2009 7:10PM
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Dr_Feelgood
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^ agreed, or 4frnt tnk
Feb 13 2009 8:15PM
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garettnorthey
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No def not doing anymore 4frnts.
Feb 14 2009 12:07AM
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Dustin.
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The TNK is the best pipe ski out there.  Probably the PC as a sub.
Feb 14 2009 12:10AM
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HamFaceGirl
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armarda pipe cleaner...... it kind of says it all
Feb 14 2009 7:52AM
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nikkee
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pipe cleaners would be good choise
Feb 14 2009 8:51AM
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