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2011 punx vs 2011 suspects

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Matt66
Posts: 73 - Karma: 11
Alright guys i have the option of either getting 2011 punx or suspects im 6'3 and 180lbs i live on the east coast so the majority of my skiing is done in the park. Ive read up on both these skis i know the suspects have edge issues and the punx are either hit or miss with some people. I want a fairly soft ski and i know that they say the punx have stiffened up this year. ive skiied on rossi ghettos for the last 2 seasons and there durability was awesome but im now finding them a bit too stiff.

Any advince you have is a huge help thanks!
Sep 22 2010 4:34PM
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RobertBB
Posts: 623 - Karma: 16
you should PM a mod and ask if they can change the thread title from "2011 punx vs 2011 suspects" to "2011 punx vs trowing my money out the window"

I have only heard good thinks about the punx and I tried them on a demo and they where good skis.
They suspects on the other hand are shit! whatever you do don't buy them!
the don't hold up to long.
So:
Punx = 200 skiing days
Suspect's = 20 skiing days
Sep 22 2010 4:42PM
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Gstrong
Posts: 4776 - Karma: 518
punx


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Sep 22 2010 4:58PM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
lol punx also have shit durability. After 1 season of mostly rails mine are so fucked. Pictures below is the main shit, plus quite a few core shots and the tails are now rockered. The most fun skis I've ever skied on, but just straight terrible durability.

Edge missing.
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Other ski, even more edge missing.
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And finally the grand finale, base delamination.
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OP I would not recommend either ski if you want to ski them for more than 1 season.
Sep 22 2010 5:00PM
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TijmenDal
Posts: 4849 - Karma: 1,295
Lol! What do you expect? Do you really think there's many ski's that can hold up a whole season if the only thing you do is ski rails?

Besides, the model you're showing is from like 2/3 seasons ago...
Sep 22 2010 5:46PM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
You think I'm the only person who's had Punx fall apart on them? Atomic isn't exactly notorious for before durable skis, but don't take my word for it, it's not like I skied them or anything. Even my invaders had better edges and bases than these...
Sep 22 2010 8:29PM
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P_Steezy
Posts: 323 - Karma: 11
how many times are you gonna post this exact reply whenever someone asks about Punx?

not only are you the only person I've seen complaining of these problems, but your experiences are based on an old ass model (the oldest model, if I'm not mistaken) of the punx. any model of skis will end up looking like yours do if you beat the hell out of them enough, even in just one season
Sep 22 2010 9:36PM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
Why the fuck would anyone beat the shit out of brand new skis on rails. Save urself the money, buy some used skis, then if they break because u r beating the fuck out of them on rails everyday, u can buy some more used skis instead of bitching about how ur brand new $650 skis that u beat the fuck out of broke, and how shitty that company is for making skis that break
Sep 23 2010 7:40AM
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strongmark
Posts: 3278 - Karma: 883
old punx pal.  like, 4 seasons old.

i skied on this years ski for most of last season and beat the piss out of it.  as far as i know, it is unchanged other than the graphic, but ive broken a few pairs in the past and this years is still holding strong after skiing on em since january, so im assuming them boys did something right building it.

theyre symmetrical, theyre super poppy, theyre light as hell, they can take a serious beating, and they look killer.  im 6'1", 200lbs, so if anyone can vouch for the durability of a ski, its myself.

so get the punx, youll be glad you did!
Sep 23 2010 7:55AM
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Banane.
Posts: 3102 - Karma: 414
Buy armada.. Or if you can find the old blue Dumont but them, i think they are thé only bombproof ski that Salomon made.
Sep 23 2010 8:57AM
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duophunkin
Posts: 156 - Karma: 10
You guys do all realize Armada skis are made by Atomic right?
Sep 23 2010 5:06PM
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K.C.dia
Posts: 670 - Karma: 275
Punx if you want something that's soft. This years suspects are mad stiff and after only having them for 15 days i had 4 edge cracks and like half a topsheet missing
Sep 23 2010 5:34PM
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dispatchQ_main
Posts: 2619 - Karma: 629
facepalm.

and how many of you actually own suspects? Mine were fine all i had was top sheet wear and some base scratches... but I'm replacing cause i bought them too big...
Sep 23 2010 6:27PM
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littlejwigs
Posts: 523 - Karma: 24
punx for sure
Sep 23 2010 6:29PM
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SkiBreck=@
Posts: 64 - Karma: 13
I work in a ski shop and atomic came this week for showing off their new line of skis this year, and so far the punx have been improved 100 percent from last year, more edge stability, lighter wood core, good for what you need em for, as reply to the guy re-replying the pics of his Punx"s all i have to say is: WOW what the heck have u been skiing on? haha hope u figure something out
Sep 23 2010 6:33PM
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Matt66
Posts: 73 - Karma: 11
Thanks alot for all the comments! I really appreciate it!
Sep 24 2010 9:04AM
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SkiTheYeast
Posts: 2310 - Karma: 392
look into armada they are pretty much bomb proof
Sep 24 2010 12:07PM
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BenWhit
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my 2010 punx are bomb proof. love em to death
Sep 24 2010 2:09PM
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T.O.
Posts: 740 - Karma: 97
I heard the old pun are horrible in durability but the new ones are bombproof
Sep 24 2010 2:42PM
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T.O.
Posts: 740 - Karma: 97
Punx
Sep 24 2010 2:42PM
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onenerdykid
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if all you do is beat your skis into metal rails for an entire season, you shouldn't be too surprised with such a result... most any ski would do this, especially if you are generally hard on your gear.

Whenever humans build anything, you'd be hard pressed to find any product that isn't subject to failure at some point. In the grand scheme of ski manufacturing, I think you'll find that we build some of highest quality skis out there.

Sep 24 2010 3:25PM
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SkiBreck=@
Posts: 64 - Karma: 13
^^^^^^^^^ SMART Man.
Sep 25 2010 5:25PM
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Willard
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glad i didnt get atomics
Sep 25 2010 6:32PM
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SkiBreck=@
Posts: 64 - Karma: 13
I think you should wait till first snow and demo the skis and see what works for you, no point buying a ski for durability if it lacks performance for u, its what feels right on your feet not anyone elses.
Sep 26 2010 1:36AM
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