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Ar6 vs. alpha 2

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gnarmada
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i am deffenitly getting either ar6 or alpha 2 for my park ski, but im really not sure which one to go with
Nov 30 2009 9:05PM
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mak
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personally I have never skied either, but I would go with the alpha's, cause of the rocker, the elf shoe technology and the smaller sidecut.

in the end I guess that it depends what you like to ski and what part of the hill you most often

Nov 30 2009 9:22PM
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gnarmada
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ya im gonna go with the alphas i think
Nov 30 2009 9:24PM
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mak
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yeah I got the moment reno rocker and am so stoked to ski on something with rocker
Nov 30 2009 9:26PM
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Z_rob
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im not sure if its true but ive heard that the Alpha 2 is very similar to the AR6 just with rocker and a couple other features
Dec 1 2009 12:53PM
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pigglywiggly
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yeah rocker and elf shoe technology....and 50/50 sidewall whatever that is
Dec 1 2009 4:01PM
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Hamster.
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supposed to have a really low swing weight
Dec 6 2009 10:25PM
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hewy
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dont they have the same base too?
Dec 6 2009 11:11PM
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Hamster.
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nope the 1 has a race base that needs to be tuned more, the alpha 2 base has i think the s7 base which isnt as fast but can go weeks without waxing and maintnence
Dec 6 2009 11:28PM
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BWalmer
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he's talking about the the Alpha 2 and the AR6 - which do both have the S7 base and the AR1 core. As far as materials they are the same ski - they are just constructed differently (way differently - nose rocker, different side cut, and a lower profile).
Dec 6 2009 11:34PM
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PC.
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Ive got the AR6, my twin brother has the Alpha 2.

AR6 is heavier, very durable.

Alpha is lighter, better swing weight imo, same base (crazy strong), a little stiffer in the tips and tails, and just overall great.

I'd go with the Alpha personally, but both are amazing in jumps/rails.
Dec 7 2009 2:29AM
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BC.
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^ I am his brother and I love my Alpha 2's.
Dec 7 2009 11:54AM
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Hamster.
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you center mount them?
Dec 7 2009 7:55PM
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PC.
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No. 1.5 back
Dec 7 2009 8:04PM
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Hamster.
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does it feel like dead center?
Dec 7 2009 8:40PM
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PC.
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Yeah, pretty much, and it handles better.
Dec 7 2009 9:50PM
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Hamster.
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so it balances better on rails 1.5 back?
Dec 7 2009 10:05PM
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BC.
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you feel like your too far forward on the ski if you mount center, go at least 1.5 back could even go to 2.5 and still be set.
Dec 7 2009 11:40PM
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Pwn.Mode
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i really didnt like the alphas at all i felt like the put me back seat off of jumps and they suck all mountain, they do have really low swing weight and when u get used to them they're probably sweet make sure you get them big and mount them at reccomended else it will be like skiing on blades.

i love my ar6 wouldnt have any other ski
Dec 7 2009 11:44PM
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