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Camber vs rocker for park

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jish412
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Hey NS
I've only ever ridden flat skis (line anthem 178 and afterbangs 177) and traditional camber skis (ninthward le comte 176) but would like to get into rockered skis being that i ski probably about 75% rails and 25% jumps. I am looking at getting armada halos (182) or on3p filthy riches (183?) being that I am about 6'1" and 175-180 lbs. How would both of those skis ride compared to the 176 comtes? The comtes have a shit ton of camber (being that they were my first traditional camber ski) and I found myself getting caught up on switch ups at times. Would the halos/filthy riches being at 180+ size ride any better for rails than the comtes? I know that the rocker makes them ride shorter but would it be much of a difference compared to the 176 comte, and if so how much? I've read that the rocker makes jibs/switch ups easier but would it really be that much of a difference compared to the 176 comtes?
Thanks for the help!
Oct 9 2012 6:19PM
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Kickerzzz
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At your weight, rather look at Alphas. Same shape and rocker as Halos but stiffer. Halos will be too soft for you. Can't comment on the other skis you list, but Ive skied AR7s and Alphas, and rocker is very noticeable. It makes throwing your skis around a lot easier. Definitely go for 181 cm.
Oct 9 2012 6:46PM
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Kickerzzz
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Sorry, I mean 182.
Oct 9 2012 6:48PM
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jish412
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thanks for the help! +k
Oct 10 2012 4:56PM
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Spiri7o
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This
Oct 10 2012 7:56PM
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SkiJay.
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This might be off topic, cause i didnt read OP, but what do you guys prefer for park in general? rockered or camber?

Personally I ride rockered salomon 2012s and love them..
Oct 10 2012 7:59PM
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KillaSteeze
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I love rockered skis, I find if they have 0 camber it's abut harder to pop but they are great for rails with the extra clearance and are great for riding switch
Oct 10 2012 8:25PM
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YooperSteeze
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Rocker/camber/rocker, stiff under foot and progressively softer towards the tip and tail is the best in my opinion. Poppy, buttery, best of both worlds. Personally I ride 13' 184cm Bacons, everywhere. Best skis I've ever ridden.
Oct 10 2012 11:08PM
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XtRemE11
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ive always thought rockered skis have the best pop, ive never skiied something as poppy as the original ep pros. in the park and on hardpack, those things pop like crazy, same thing with bents, but not quite as much. as for flat, ive had 2 flat skis, both are on par with camber skis, but the flex is more predictable, and better for kinda buttering onto things, or like butter then ollie, where camber is just good for one pop.

rocker camber rocker, or dual camber, im not a fan of, i dont like how it makes the ski feel, makes it feel like a normal camber ski, but in a weird way, maybe its because when your flexing against the camber, its a much shorter camber section, and the rocker tip and tails dont do much other than make it less catchy on take offs. if your gonna go rocker, just keep it flat under foot, it skis sooo much better, more surfey, predictable, poppy, and can still edge just as well.
Oct 11 2012 4:42AM
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p-fo
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I liked my Anthems a lot. Those skis were awesome. But they're dead now.
General rule is that camber is gonna give you pop, and rocker is gonna make rails easier, and they work against each other. So something like the Domains that I'll be riding this winter seems like a good compromise. Similar camber to the Anthem underfoot, with mellow rocker in the tips and tails.
Oct 11 2012 4:59AM
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FreeVillain
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The info on the website says they should be but I'm 10 pounds heavier and they are fine for me. They are soft in the tip and tail but stiffer underfoot. Get the halos great ski
Oct 11 2012 7:16AM
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