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09 Anthems VS 09 AR6s

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heyzoos123
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What would u rather ski the 181 09 Ar6s or the 178 09 anthems

Mar 19 2009 10:15AM
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Squid.
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I would say Anthems, but both are really good skis
Mar 19 2009 10:38AM
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krs1pitt
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why post a suggestion if you don't own either ski?


to the op, see if you can try them out at a demo day and don't take random advice of people on the net as most don't know what they're talking about. both skis are really solid but as an owner of the ar6 i'm definitely a little biased.
Mar 19 2009 2:37PM
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Squid.
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I know people who own both.
Mar 19 2009 2:52PM
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Squid.
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OP since it looks like you already have AR6s, you might as well keep them, you'll be fine. They were rated really high by Freeskier
Mar 19 2009 2:57PM
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CoachG
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2 completely different skis here, but AR6's all the way.
Mar 19 2009 4:50PM
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Mr.LemonPie
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not really, the ar6s are just slightly stiffer, slightly narrower, and a little more sidecut. AR6s aren't semetrical, but they aren't too far back, so pushing them up to center doesn't mess too much up. They are similar enough that with either ski you buy, you will probably be happy.
Mar 19 2009 6:46PM
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rasser
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which one's lighter? from what I've heard the anthems are more park oriented and the ar6s a little all mtn-ish so that might explain the symmetry, sidecut, stiffness and what not but what about the weight? since Im kinda thinking between these two aswell as my next skis. and how big of a difference should I notice if I switch to either with griphons mounted either center or -1.5 considering my current skis are 05-06 PEs with some sketchy blue-red Looks? sorry for thread jacking
Mar 19 2009 7:23PM
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rasser
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*PEs mounted -1 from center
Mar 19 2009 7:24PM
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Squid.
Posts: 1904 - Karma: 23
They seem pretty close, but don't quote me. I do know that either of those skis with Griffons will be sooo much lighter than your PEs.
Mar 19 2009 7:28PM
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Balto
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ar6 ftw
Mar 19 2009 7:30PM
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S3B
Posts: 251 - Karma: 24
for the exact reason you stated, having bias towards a certain ski because you own it. 

if you're a regular in the Gear Talk forum, talk to a tonne of people who own different skis, work in the industry, and stay on top of what's out there i think it's fair to say that you can make a pretty good judgment call on a ski, not having skied it personally.  actually, you might have a better understanding of the technologies and characteristics of a particular ski than someone less experienced who might even own it (eg. Invaders kick ass).  i have recommended skis that i haven't skied in the past but these were skis i have researched and considered buying myself,
peace
Mar 19 2009 7:59PM
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Squid.
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Exactly
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Mar 19 2009 8:40PM
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CoachG
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Well I own both and personally feel theyre very different. And to answer one of you guys up there on lightness, They're pretty close but the invader with a griffon or jester weighs a bit less.
Mar 23 2009 11:07PM
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