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Stiff / soft ski for rails

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jibbinc.
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My friend thinks that soft skis are better for rails, like the edges bend slighty to grip it better than a stiff ski.

i think this is totaly wack because all my skis slide the same... just depends how much edge is left or if there is any at all.
Feb 23 2011 12:25AM
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I_Am_Mod
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don't think the actual sliding is gonna make a difference...

i think the only thing with soft skis would be that you could more easily butter/ollie/nollie onto the rails, also presses and taps would be a bit easier ....

Feb 23 2011 9:10AM
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.RYAN66
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armada ar7 for stiffer or thall for softer. i have ar7 and love it
Feb 23 2011 9:24AM
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ParkisFun
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the only "sliding" that would make a difference would be how wide the center of the ski is.

you would want a softer ski, which would help you for butters, plus its a more forgiving ski so if you land backseat you dont fall out
Feb 23 2011 10:25AM
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Shifties4Dayz
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i could hardly tell the difference in width between volkl dogens, jo pros, anthems, and jmos.

they all felt pretty much the same
Feb 23 2011 10:44AM
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ParkisFun
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i no i put it in parenthesis b.c. it really doesn't make a difference that much
Feb 23 2011 10:55AM
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