Line Chronic, Armada Alpha 1 or El Ray

[613.]

So, my Atomic Punx 2011 skis are getting pretty beat up, and it's soon time to get new skis. Now I've narrowed my choice down to these three skis; Line chronic 2009-2010 in 171, Armada Alpha 1 176 or Armada El Ray 171. I'm looking for a decently light ski, but most importantly the most durable of the three. By the way I'm 5' 10" and weigh 130 pounds. I ski mostly rails, some jumps (70/30).

Oh, and k+ for helpful replies.

 

[BakersDozen08]

Dude go with the line chronics. They are such a reliable ski. Line really knows what they are doing in the park. They have perfect flex and good stability. My friend just bought Line rider Erick Olsen's chronics!!! Loves them!!!

 

[patsfanwho]

the chronic is an all mountain ski that can still work it like a boss in the park.

 

[613.]

Just to specify the Chronics are the 85mm underfoot ones. And can anyone compare the 2010 Chronics to Armada?

 

[HamFaceGirl]

I believe that the construction has stayed the same over the years, so those chronics are as good as the current ones

 

[613.]

Bump, no one has feedback on the other skis?

 

[Line_Skis]

the 2010 chrons are 93 underfoot for comparions, same construction. that is a fun/burly/energetic ski!

 

[.ste]

i think he means the normal chronics, not the kryptonites.

 

[613.]

yes, just the normal ones.

 

[613.]

Need more feedback.

 

[RawrRawrRob]

Need m00re

 

[Emma_Watson]

The chronics are really east to break down.. First month i had mine the topsheet came off very easily. People look at my skis and think i've had them for several years when i only had them for about a few months.. They are a very good ski, but not too durable

 

[613.]

Ended up getting alpha 1s and i thought top sheet damage didn't matter too much?