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AR5 vs. AR6

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ChuckNorris
Posts: 45 - Karma: 10
I can get an pair of 2004-2005 new AR5's for $250. Is it worth spending extra money on the AR6? Is the AR6 a much better ski?
Jan 26 2007 2:02PM
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mw1235
Posts: 2036 - Karma: 9
take those ar5's before they are gone.. who cares..
Jan 26 2007 2:51PM
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Ryanvdonk
Posts: 12811 - Karma: 1,971
hmmm, that's tuff, the 05 AR5s had edge problems. if you can find 06's get those, i think they're better skis than the 6s, stiffer, and better all mountain because of it. the AR6s are good for park, but can be too soft for some people all mountain.
Jan 26 2007 3:12PM
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skiRay
Posts: 7558 - Karma: 926
in my book the 06 AR5 and the 07 AR6 are the same ski.
Jan 26 2007 3:17PM
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ShadyHillGroup
Posts: 2881 - Karma: 213
your book must have alot of typos...
Jan 26 2007 4:12PM
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alphatuff
Posts: 30 - Karma: 6
They are totally different skis
Jan 26 2007 4:26PM
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attitashfreestyle29
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 209
yeah they ar6 is like 85 in the waist and the ar5 are 81, I'd go with the ar5 it's not worth $260 more if ur paying the retail of $510 for the ar6
Jan 26 2007 5:25PM
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skimasterflex
Posts: 2064 - Karma: 16
you can get the AR6 for %30 off at sierrasnowboard.com which makes it worth spending the less than $100 difference to get the newer wider better ski.
Jan 26 2007 6:49PM
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skinnylove
Posts: 6807 - Karma: 167
wow. i was just saying the same thing. i have one question though. i am 5 6 and growing and if i buy a 160 now will it be to small for me by next season?
Jan 28 2007 1:37AM
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teamsleep
Posts: 788 - Karma: 22
oh def get one in the 170 range
Jan 28 2007 10:00AM
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