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Rockering park skis

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Newschool_Pope
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i have 09 armada ar6s (181) which seem to be fairly firm.
i was just wondering, because i have problems with these skis to do nose butters, if there is any possibility of putting weight on them in order to rocker them a little.
would you guys advise me to do this, or will it loose alot of grip on groomers, or is it simply not possible to rocker the ski because it will go back to its initial shape.

thanks in advance.
Feb 28 2009 8:29PM
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jasontheredhead
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you can butter on pretty much any ski you just need to throw it harder, i wouldnt recomend trying to rocker the though, and skis soften up over time when you use them

Feb 28 2009 8:41PM
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chazz.
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If you want to self-rocker skis, there are definitely ways to do it. However you are correct, this will take away some characteristics of the ski that you might need or like. I know that most skis soften over time, like my anthems that have an 1/8 of an inch between the tips now, rockering after 2 seasons of skiing. Ive seen a few AR6s that have done the same, even to the point of the core breaking and having massive "tip-rocker". Either way id say just ride them, butter alot, and they will probably turn out the way you want them to be.
Feb 28 2009 8:46PM
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Newschool_Pope
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oh k, its just that im used to softer park skis, and if i throw in alot of power and lean forward i do a lot of faceplant because the ski catches an edge.
but would it be physically possible to rocker the ski though?

Feb 28 2009 8:48PM
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chazz.
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Yes, there are ways to set up a jig and heat the ski so it will take a slightly new shape. Check out this thread it might answer some of your questions...

https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/351573/
Feb 28 2009 8:57PM
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