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Rail Skis??

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Gold
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are symmetrical skis better for rails? what skis should I get if I mostly do rails?
I was thinking atomic punx but still not sure..
Any recommendations? I want them to have a low swing weight
i weigh 130lbs and 5'9
May 9 2010 12:28AM
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K_FRANK
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look at some moments, atomics would be a good choice, liberty lte's,
May 9 2010 12:33AM
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Midwestjibski
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I ski mostly rails and I ride Line Afterbangs.  I love them.  Great pop and really good on rails.
May 9 2010 12:42AM
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WikiWiki
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atomic jah loves
May 9 2010 12:43AM
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-ROY-
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usd invaders..O WAIT buy mine. but really probs ur best option
May 9 2010 1:11AM
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STEEZZZZ
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afterbangs all the way
May 9 2010 2:51AM
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Backyard.Skier
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look at rockered park skis, they have a low swing weight because of the rocker.
May 9 2010 10:49AM
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RAWR.
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Line afterbangs.
May 9 2010 4:38PM
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HamFaceGirl
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don't know if ALL rockered skis do, but look into the 2011 k2 skis when they come out
May 9 2010 4:38PM
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rickroller
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dis
May 10 2010 11:10PM
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HalfandHalf
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now thats an edit i want to see haha.

May 11 2010 2:10AM
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StReEtPIRATES
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you mean nordica right? And those would be THE

BEST RAIL SKI EVER!!!

May 11 2010 2:35AM
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SteezeNash
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im about your size and ride some 164 Bluehouse Antics.. i LOVE em, and i ski nothing but park
May 11 2010 5:21PM
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blackoutbill
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I hear switch lips are like cake on these bad boys
May 11 2010 5:30PM
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PaleCelery
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rocker has nothing to do with swing weight noob.


early taper however, does
May 11 2010 5:50PM
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KelBarbs
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   I'm in the same boat, looking for a solid rail ski.

   I wanted something that could handle small jumps but would be mostly for park and urban rails due to my living in Halifax for the winter, about as east and coast as it gets....

   Personally I'm not buying all this fat rocker on rails stuff, I haven't tried it, but I'm not ready to throw around what cash I actually have, trying out a very debated rail ski construction.

   I'm rocking 177 07/08 Walls right now, really love them, but I managed to fracture the tip, and after a season of riding, the fiberglass I used to repair them is peeling off and they are pretty much summer setup skis, then toast.

   If you like a stiff ski, those are more than legit, also I hear Punx and Reno Jibs are really nice, haven't tried them out myself though, but tons of pros seem happy with atomic...

   Myself, I want to try a softer rail ski, so, I've been looking at Surface Nine Life's a bit, cuz the early rise seems quite reasonable, I've also checked out the Afterbang, sold out everywhere...

   My suggestions to you would be Walls if you like a stiff ski... Otherwise, I'd love to hear more people respond to this thread a bit, and maybe confirm if the other skis I mentioned are good rails skis, or maybe post up a soft rail ski they've ridden, are still made, and they liked
May 11 2010 6:08PM
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Contender
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yes, get the punx.  My friend is a little bit shorter then you and weights around 140 and he rides the punx.   From his opinion, their awesome.  We both ski in eastern canada so theres a ton of rails to slide here and a few good decent jumps.  If you want a good light stable ski with good swing weight on rails/jumps.  This is the ski for you.

I am 5'7 and 130lbs.  I tried them on for a day and slid a ton of rails.  They are awesome and definitly a ski i would look to get in the future. 
May 11 2010 6:44PM
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polso
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k2 revivals. k2's 2010/11 line-up is all sorts of ghetto fucking awesome
May 11 2010 8:44PM
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Gold
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k+ to everyone

I've decided to go with atomic punx.
Should I go with the 173s or the 182s? I weigh 130 and im 5'9-10, and ride mostly rails.
thanks
May 23 2010 6:57PM
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A.Eberhard
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I would go 173 I'm 5'8" and ride 171 so you should be good.
May 23 2010 7:01PM
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Aaaron.
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ninthward mxps
May 23 2010 8:02PM
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garrets
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Afterbangs were made specifically for rails but I've heard they don't hold up very well. Line Chronics and Anthems are both very good for rails as well. Anthems are more poppy while Chronics are more stiff but still both kill on rails.
May 23 2010 9:19PM
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LoganD
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Punx for sure! They are a super great ski for rails.
May 23 2010 10:20PM
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Gold
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May 24 2010 12:10AM
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PaleCelery
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173
May 28 2010 10:18PM
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leahey
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The Line Invaders were great on rails for me.
May 28 2010 10:54PM
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49566738265
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Just get the cheapest ski you can find in your size. There's no such thing as "rail skis". All skis slide on metal and all skis get destroyed on rails. Don't spend any more than you have to, or better yet just buy a used ski in urban condition on NS for $60.
May 29 2010 12:17PM
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brenker
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ill sell you my fischer addicts- theyre 172, and have some rail "experience"
May 30 2010 7:03PM
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cbeebzthasteeze
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Atomic Urban Punx. /thread.
May 30 2010 10:16PM
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