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AR6 or HHP or Afterbang

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tilem
Posts: 309 - Karma: 57
Hello guys, I need your help for a new pair of ski for this season.
Im 16, 5'8
I live in Quebec city and I just do rail.
I would like a pair of ski not to heavy, but very good, and flex.
Like I said, I just do rail and urban, no jump.

So you guys, what you suggest me for the next season ?
And listed price ?

Thank you guys !!
Aug 30 2009 12:21AM
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blackoutbill
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Afterbang no doubt. I haven't skied them but just from watching others ski them, they will be your best bet for jibbing
Aug 30 2009 12:26AM
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blackoutbill
Posts: 2918 - Karma: 282
Sorry for the double post but here'll be your best bet for ordering online since you're in Canada: http://www.d-structureqc.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5&products_id=710

Aug 30 2009 12:30AM
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tilem
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ahha yea thank you, but I dont know yet which one I will take :s
Aug 30 2009 12:40AM
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BC.
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all 3 are gonna do well for jibbing, but i would probably recommend the AR6 or HHP at this time due to the limited customer feedback on the afterbangs, i dont recommend skis until ive heard more feedback.
Aug 30 2009 12:44AM
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meth_time
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only rails? your missing out, wut about jumps?
Aug 30 2009 12:49AM
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tilem
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There no jump :(
Aug 30 2009 12:51AM
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meth_time
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thats wut she said
Aug 30 2009 1:00AM
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iFail
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Why do people put AR6s in the Vs. jib ski threads for people looking for a full 100% rail/jib ski?  Thalls(08/09 and 2010) are the same material, but with the flex points moved in a lot(comparing 09 AR6s and 09 Thalls) for butters/jibbing made easy.  For sure get 09(or 10) Thalls, so durable, and unlike A Bangs, they won't turn into noodles after part of a season.  They have a super quick break-in time, and pretty much stay at that good flex(instead of turning into noodles).
Aug 30 2009 1:47AM
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tilem
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I dont like the 2010 T Hall.
Aug 31 2009 12:43PM
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tilem
Posts: 309 - Karma: 57
Some1 else have a suggestion and have some good point ?
Aug 31 2009 4:49PM
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matthew.
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afterbang for sure if you do rails

Aug 31 2009 10:36PM
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Bodeau.
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I would say go with the t hall for absolutely sure. But like you said you don't like them so i would go with the Afterbang
Aug 31 2009 11:22PM
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klax06
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not ar6 either hhp or afterbang
Aug 31 2009 11:41PM
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ja.
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Get the Henriks. Super light & durable. Perfect flex for your size/weight. Illist ski

I can get you last years for 250 or this years for 350. pm me if your interested
Aug 31 2009 11:54PM
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Bong_Master
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get afterbangs im the same height as you and i have 177 abangs they r one of the best rail skis i recomend them
Sep 1 2009 12:21AM
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tilem
Posts: 309 - Karma: 57
shit lol is a hard choice :S
Sep 1 2009 10:48PM
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Steeze-On-Toast
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try and demo each of them if you can, or have a go of a friends. it will really help you decide which suites your style of skiing the best.
Sep 2 2009 10:11AM
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tilem
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I can't try them :(
Sep 2 2009 4:36PM
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THUGwife
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wait a second, are people on newschoolers recommending ninthward?
Sep 2 2009 4:39PM
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50in07
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Afterbang fo sho
Sep 2 2009 4:47PM
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tilem
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Why ?
Sep 2 2009 4:55PM
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tilem
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Other suggestions ?
Sep 3 2009 9:15PM
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MidwestSteeze
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yeah cause the 08/09 skis were bomb, as well as the 09/10 skis.
Sep 3 2009 10:25PM
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tilem
Posts: 309 - Karma: 57
Ninthward is not a good ski ?
Sep 4 2009 12:05PM
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HamFaceGirl
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in the past they had some durability issues, but now they fixed them
Sep 4 2009 12:08PM
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Black.Bird
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I wouldn't pick any of those three skis, you should get some invaders. They're so sick on rails, get some 171s (they actually measure like 174s). get them at http://www.evogear.com/outlet/skis/line-invader-2009.aspx they're $200. It's a legit website man, that's where I got mine.
Sep 4 2009 1:02PM
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tilem
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I dont really like them :S
Sep 4 2009 10:01PM
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Z_rob
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id say afterbang, cuz if your doing all rails your going to want a durable lightweight ski and according to line the afterbang is "bombproof" construction
Sep 5 2009 5:51PM
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Funnel
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Afterbang seems like the obvious choice here.  You are into jibbing, why not pick the jib ski?
Sep 5 2009 6:36PM
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powday
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My buddy just got some afterbangs....havent fucked with them on the snow yet but they look like a solid ski and have good flex. They are build like a skateboard deck so I guess you couldnt get more uban than that.
Sep 5 2009 10:11PM
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