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Which ski??

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hodlekve_jibber
Posts: 289 - Karma: 34
my fischer airstyles are beaten to hell, so I need a new park ski.

Im looking into AR5s, STLs and maybe TM 07's
(I know that very few people have tried them yet, but I think basically theyre just 06's with reinforced edges)

I have maden's for pow, so Im looking into a ski that can handle the park (mostly) and a little all mtn well.

BTW, Im 6' 145-150 I think, so I think I'll buy them in the 181-183 range.

So, if you could give me some honest reviews it would be nice.

Also open for other recommends(spelling)
Feb 28 2006 2:48PM
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XXL_Steeze
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STLs are dope..AR5s are good to..
Feb 28 2006 3:15PM
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IskiCandide22
Posts: 172 - Karma: 10
stls are the shit. get them long im 5 10 and i ski the 183's and love them the will feel stiff at first but they give in with a little bit of use. Im also a big fan of the Salomon foil. ive herd nothing bad about them and ive got about 5 friends that ski them. U cant go wrong with ether of them.
Feb 28 2006 4:29PM
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hodlekve_jibber
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ok so now it is down to ar5s and stls.

I know that stls are incredibly light, but are ar5s a lot heavier?
(I'm not a pussy, but I just wanted to compare them;-)

And what ski is most stable on jumps, and has most pop?
Mar 4 2006 4:22PM
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XXL_Steeze
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Well, the 180 MSP is lighter than 176 AR5 so I think it's a small difference but not very much.
They're both very tough skis, so buy whatever you get cheapest/like most.
Mar 4 2006 4:44PM
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HiTz
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id go with the ar5s ... such a solid ski sick in and out fo the park
Mar 4 2006 5:44PM
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IskiCandide22
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Ive seen both stl's and ar5's with delam problems it all depends on your personal prefrence. I like my stl's and ive got a friend that likes his ar5's so its down to whatever u like.
Mar 5 2006 1:38AM
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skogenjake
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176 ar5 or 179 fujative. dont count out Line though. anthems, chronics, invaders... but wait and see they reviews on their new shit
Mar 5 2006 1:51AM
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bigcougar123
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i ve just looked into heads try the mojo 80's
Mar 5 2006 1:51AM
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DHogg
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i agree
Mar 5 2006 3:48AM
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DHogg
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ot t-halls
Mar 5 2006 3:49AM
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skogenjake
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oh and mick d
Mar 5 2006 2:08PM
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a-g-b
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I think you should go for the Ar5's because a buddy of mine had alot of problems with his stl's with the edges breaking and shit
Mar 5 2006 2:54PM
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skogenjake
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stl's are amazing skis, but they just have structural issues. alot feel that they are worth the cost even though they arent that durible because of how sick they ride.
Mar 5 2006 5:18PM
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hodlekve_jibber
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Arent they only in 176? I think thats too short. Im 6 ft
Mar 6 2006 9:12AM
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skogenjake
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its not. you have been brainwashed by the NS community into thinking old long skis are steezey and ones that fit you perfectly are a joke
Mar 6 2006 5:55PM
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HiTz
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nah they arent too short for u im 6'1 on the east coast and ride a 177 karma (weigh 180)
Mar 6 2006 6:11PM
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SBP
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Ar5 Ar5 Ar5... i got them this seaaon and they are the shit.
Mar 6 2006 6:36PM
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CBROOKS
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the man knows his stuff
Mar 6 2006 6:40PM
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