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Park Skis for next year

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MaimHelp
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So I have been rocking Line Chronic 2016s for a few years but it really seems like it is time for a new pair of skis next year. I really like lines but their durability is just not something I like. I want a ski I will be able to use for longer than 2 years because I only ski around 30-40 times a year and those trips are on average 3-7 hours each. I was thinking factions, armadas, or ON3Ps but the price on them is pretty steep. Any suggestions on what I can do as a high school kid with not much money to spend. I am around 6 foot and 150lbs so I was thinking 170-180s. Also I spend about 90% of my time in the park and I am basically in the middle of PA so I go to places like 7 springs, big boulder, and a few others. Hope you can help, Thanks.
Feb 9 2018 3:04PM
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Crust_Station
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Feb 9 2018 4:27PM
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Puopg
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My faction ct 2.0 from 2016-17 is banged up pretty bad after only like 30 days. But I crash a shitload and slip outta rails all day so factor that in. Main issue for me is topsheet is too easily damaged. But edges and bases are chill
Feb 9 2018 6:09PM
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ezav
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I was pretty much in your shoes a few months ago. I rode lines and wasnt too happy with their durability so i bought a cheap pair of beater icelantic danollies (discontinued :/) and they've been doing me well so far. They were in pretty bad condition when i got them but they havent taken much damage since I started using
then. From what i heard before buying them icelantic park skis have a good rep for durability and though they're pretty pricey brand new, you can always buy some used ones that'll last you a few seasons.
Feb 10 2018 12:54AM
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Lonely
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Surface outsiders
Feb 10 2018 1:20AM
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clorox
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Still haven't killed my 2016 armada b dogs yet and somehow have like no edge cracks. It's not my main park ski but I expect them to be kicking for several more years.
Feb 10 2018 7:36AM
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sui-kide
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you ONLY ski 30-40 times a season? I'm really fucking lucky if I get 20 days.. But Candide 2.0's could be good for ya
Feb 10 2018 7:40AM
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Cade2
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I'd get something longer than 180 if I were you
Feb 10 2018 11:34PM
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cheerio
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Yeah id recommend the higher of your 170-180 range or even 180+
If youre in no rush to buy anything right now i would wait for spring/early summer. You can find pretty good deals and might not mind buying new skis every 2 years at that price.
I have some old armadas that are pretty solid but they dont make that model anymore
Feb 11 2018 7:41AM
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MaimHelp
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hhrltfeyou ONLY ski 30-40 times a season? I'm really fucking lucky if I get 20 days.. But Candide 2.0's could be good for ya


When I ski it's not very long. Like today I only did 2 or 3 runs
Feb 11 2018 12:33PM
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