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Ar6 vs. karma

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bemmis
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whick is lighter?
which is flexier?
which is more durable?

WHICH IS BETTER? (for 65% park, 30% all-mountain, 5% other)
Feb 26 2007 5:06PM
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MEGAZORD
Posts: 4531 - Karma: -7
This is just a guess but most people will say buy the AR6
Feb 26 2007 5:16PM
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Ryanvdonk
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whick is lighter?
AR6 is probably a little lighter, haven't held them at the same time to compare weight.

which is flexier?
Karma is stiffer by far!

which is more durable?
toss up.
Feb 26 2007 5:18PM
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MarkieR
Posts: 5337 - Karma: 98
if you are a smaller rider, i'd suggest the ar6 because it's considerably softer. if you're bigger or you charge pretty hard, get the karma. it's super solid and really really fun.
Feb 26 2007 5:36PM
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mw1235
Posts: 2036 - Karma: 9
not to be a dick, but please, just buy your gear no questions asked. one thread is fine, but you have like, 9, that are easily found using the search tool
Feb 26 2007 6:19PM
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titsLOL
Posts: 7485 - Karma: 396
for majority park get ar6, lighter softer and cheaper= better park ski
Feb 26 2007 6:47PM
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poofartpee
Posts: 7436 - Karma: 1,538
whick is lighter: id say there fairly similar
which is flexier: AR6
which is more durable: by what ive herd on NS karma...Ar6 aint doin dat bad eider do
Feb 26 2007 7:18PM
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Dustin.
Posts: 13839 - Karma: 7,704
AR6= light, durable, cheaper, soft but not too soft.

you height and weight would help
Feb 26 2007 7:29PM
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Tmeels
Posts: 1009 - Karma: 77
AR6 is lighter and softer
Feb 26 2007 7:38PM
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smknbud420stoner
Posts: 218 - Karma: 11
i just got a pair of karmas and they do great in the park and are very very fun in pow and crud. they are preatty stiff but i heard they soften up alot.
Feb 26 2007 8:02PM
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B.Snow
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 92
i'd say that the karmas are both heavier and stiffer but probadly more durable and ski better all over the mountain
Feb 27 2007 1:52PM
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rastarider1080
Posts: 76 - Karma: 18
the ar6 were made a little stiffer than the ar5 was last year. this is mainly to make it a better all mtn ski. it is also very light. i recommend
Feb 27 2007 2:54PM
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Luc.
Posts: 7540 - Karma: 59
i would reccomend the karma, but i am biased as i have only skied that, dope on rails, dope in the air, KILL the powder and crud, dope in trees(as long as you are strong)...stiff though...but if u like stiff skis...(like me) then you have no problems!
Feb 27 2007 4:13PM
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Ryanvdonk
Posts: 12811 - Karma: 1,971
no they weren't, you obviously haven't flexed or skied both, cause the AR6 is softer than last years AR5, no question.
Feb 28 2007 3:29PM
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RyanWebsta
Posts: 12 - Karma: 10
Get Ar6's
Feb 28 2007 11:28PM
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SHampson
Posts: 2355 - Karma: 1,180
i own some karmas and they rip the shit out of bc and anything like that. but park i don't think they are so hot on. but i have heavy bindings also they are really stiff. lighter i'd say ar6
more flex i'd say ar6
more durable: my karmas are pretty durable, a little chipped though

i'd say go for ar6, that is the next ski i think i am going to get. they sound great especially for park.
Apr 19 2007 11:40PM
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