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Most durable park ski

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Ross1o34
Posts: 39 - Karma: 29

Im looking for a durable ski that will last a few seasons

Nov 21 2012 11:31PM
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Obie.
Posts: 1741 - Karma: 3,646
Armada, Rossignol, K2 comes to mind.
Nov 21 2012 11:44PM
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Stose
Posts: 7109 - Karma: 4,123
Atomic and on3p
Nov 21 2012 11:45PM
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pooptrack
Posts: 361 - Karma: 214
K2, I still have what I think are public enemies from 2004, and now ride k2 domains. Topsheet chips but edges and bases refuse to die, even after catching on nails, riding over rocks etc. Friends say armada is also tough as nails.
Nov 22 2012 1:05AM
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Joebin
Posts: 1664 - Karma: 867
Any ski with a side wall is going to be very durable. Capped skis chip and wear out faster due to their construction. Ive been rocking Volkl walls for most of my park career. Im on my second pair now and my last pair lasted me just about 4 seasons, so theyre pretty bomb proof. K2 is making their Iron Maidens with a slime wall under foot now, which is a urethane side wall that is flexible, making the ski more forgiving when hitting rails, so that would be a good ski to keep in mind as well. Just shop around and figure out what you need, then make a decision from there.
Nov 22 2012 1:54AM
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Ali_Dibden
Posts: 1966 - Karma: 1,688
ON3P
Nov 22 2012 4:57AM
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DBL
Posts: 1404 - Karma: 2,211
. My FR's are the burlyest skis that I've seen (for park) but are still light! I havent skied them yet but they feel solid!
Nov 22 2012 7:41AM
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idskithat
Posts: 1314 - Karma: 154
the soft sidewall underfoot is a good idea, but my friend blew his completely out within like a month into the season. But i have the domains and theyre pretty bombproof.
Nov 22 2012 9:59AM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,883
My FRs are the only skis I've owned in the last 5 seasons to last me a full season (80+ days)...and they're still kicking.
Nov 22 2012 10:09AM
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manzear
Posts: 843 - Karma: 849
I have the Head Mojo 80's and Jon Olsson pros. They both stood the test of time. After numerous years of abuse on jumps, rails, and everything else, they took the punishment.

The Mojo 80's did loose an edge under the boot after 2.5 seasons, then switched to the jon olssons, they lasted about 3 seasons and under the boot is a little rough but, the edge is still intact. The other thing is that the top sheet does not chip, it scratches and those are hard to see, but does not chip.

I have not ridden the newest Heads because I enjoyed these and they lasted a while.
Nov 22 2012 11:29AM
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momentz
Posts: 875 - Karma: 285
Faction Kennedy's straight bomber
Nov 22 2012 1:44PM
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foodbuffet11
Posts: 843 - Karma: 84
K2 makes very durable skis. Specifically, I have the K2 recoils and although they are a little heavier than other park skis, because of the 3.5mm steel edges, they hold up great and can withstand big hits on big jumps. Also Rossignol and Armada make quality skis.

Stay away from Salomon. They do make fun, rather soft skis, however they do not last long, compared to the aforementioned companies.
Nov 22 2012 1:52PM
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FreezerKid
Posts: 744 - Karma: 274
liberty, rossi and on3p
Nov 22 2012 4:15PM
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A-Z0-9_-*+=
Posts: 189 - Karma: 49
K2 domain or K2 skis in general, they are like tanks
Nov 22 2012 5:00PM
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Mdiamond
Posts: 50 - Karma: 26
Still have 2008 K2 Silencers and bases just wont give up. I'm not in touch with what K2 offers nowaday, but if they kept the quality and bombproof of their park skis, go with them.
Nov 22 2012 5:36PM
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momentz
Posts: 875 - Karma: 285
I hear bad things about liberty
Nov 22 2012 7:20PM
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kootenayklaus
Posts: 3914 - Karma: 2,179
The Filthy Rich wasn't manufactured until what, two years ago? Don't you mean the Blue Steele's?

Atomic Punx are a solid and very light ski, and K2 Domains are a tad heavier, but are bombproof. The edges on those things never die, I've had a set for two years and I only had about 2-3 edge cracks.
Nov 22 2012 7:33PM
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DBL
Posts: 1404 - Karma: 2,211
I think what he is saying is that his FR lasted a year, the only skis in the past 5 years to do so for him.
Nov 22 2012 7:46PM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,883
Their first year was last year, and I do mean last years FRs. I skied on them for 80+ days (5-6 days a week all season, almost 100% park, mostly rails), beat the crap out of them, and they could still easily go another season (or even more) if I wanted them to.
Nov 22 2012 7:48PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
Posts: 1268 - Karma: 184
ON3P Filthy Rich, Line Anthem, Atomic Punx, Line Chronic.
Nov 22 2012 8:03PM
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FreezerKid
Posts: 744 - Karma: 274
really ? my ltes have lasted a year of rail abuse and dry slop use and all they have is 2 little edge cracks
Nov 23 2012 2:36AM
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Ali_Dibden
Posts: 1966 - Karma: 1,688
Yeah I can't wait to see what my FR's can stand up too, hopefully be able to nail rails all season long!
Nov 23 2012 7:18AM
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momentz
Posts: 875 - Karma: 285
Although I know this is going to get a lot of hate here but I will recommend you the surface double time. I know in the past few years people have have problems with them but this year they beefed up the core a bunch and it's just a great overall ski in my opinion
Nov 23 2012 8:52AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
Posts: 1268 - Karma: 184
Surface DTs are great this year! And even if you do have issues, Surface will make it right. They have the best customer service/care in the industry IMO
Nov 23 2012 2:06PM
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geist
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fat-ypus g-butter
Nov 23 2012 3:08PM
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james6345789
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Armada is very good. I hear ON3Ps are outstandingly durable. I have a pair of ON3P Filthy Riches, but I haven't skied them yet.
Nov 23 2012 5:22PM
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Monsieur_Patate
Posts: 1393 - Karma: 4,303
All the brands mentioned here are known to make very durable skis, but K2 is probably the one brand know to be making the most durable skis out there, both the core and the edges are basically indestructible.
Nov 23 2012 6:07PM
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last_tango
Posts: 2635 - Karma: 2,665
Fortitude is pretty burly. My buddy has been trying to break his lincolns for the past three years
Nov 23 2012 6:17PM
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