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Why are softer skis better for rails?

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Elephant_Snot
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are they better for rails in anything other than buttering on to them?
Apr 4 2009 2:04AM
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ElbridgeGerry
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It's a big lie created by the Zionist Jews!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
































But seriously there is really no advantage I can see aside from being able to butter onto rails more easily.
Apr 4 2009 2:42AM
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Silence
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Landing not perfectly.
Apr 4 2009 4:00AM
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HamFaceGirl
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their not better on rails its all about what kind of skis you like.
Apr 4 2009 7:19AM
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.SteezusChrist.
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no difference bro
Apr 4 2009 10:09AM
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B_Hubbell
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A=B, B=C, A=C?

flexible=thin and light (usually... invaders are good example)

thin and light=easy to maneuver on rails

flexible=good at rails? 

maybe, but i think that this is faulty logic.  thin and light skis are great on rails, which also usually are more flexible skis.  The flex of a ski isn't what makes that ski good on rails (unless you like soft skis or unusual camber for easier presses, etc)

Apr 4 2009 1:25PM
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bobs
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Everyone will tell you its per say personal opinion but softer skis are often more playful. You can goof around with butters and the soft flex is often more forgiving when it comes to landing small shit. A stiff ski will track with how you land where a soft ski will let you land a litlle less perfect and adjust with you
Apr 4 2009 1:51PM
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asian_andy
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my idea was tht they are better for rails becasue buttery skis arent for jumps
Apr 4 2009 6:08PM
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pmw
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becuause if you take a sketchy landing then the skis can really help you ride away from it, other then that nothing i would say
Apr 4 2009 6:34PM
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Tucks
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I like stiff skis on rails, actually...
Apr 4 2009 9:08PM
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Z_rob
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ya id have to say that it really doesnt matter.

im in quite a predicament for a park ski next year, i really want a stiffer ski like the chronic for jumps
but i want to go butter and jib around so bad so im also debating invaders, anthems, elizabeths or maybe afterbangs.

i know i just listed a lot of skis thats why my predicament sucks
Apr 4 2009 9:22PM
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family_vacation
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I am also looking for Lizzies.
Apr 5 2009 12:56AM
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