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Al Dente or Halo 2

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drewolson24
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I stopped by the local ski shop the other day and was discussing what skis he recommends for this season. He said he has rode em all and really has his eyes set on the al dentes and this years halos. I told him I mainly ride small hill park and just lap on the two rope. He said that if I am planning on beating these up bad trying many new tricks I should go with the halos because of how thick the sidewall is and how durable the ski is. He then said if I am thinking more just to fuck around on the slopes and not wreck em up too bad then to pick the al dentes because of how soft and fun they ride. I am stuck in between the two and want your guys' input.. What do u think
Oct 19 2013 5:10PM
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drewolson24
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+k for what you guys think
Oct 19 2013 5:10PM
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B-Hans
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can go wrong with the al dente! halo 2 kind of have a shitty graphic in my opinion but both are great ski for sure.
personnaly have the al dente and lovin it

Oct 19 2013 5:53PM
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drewolson24
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Thanks man, karma to you
Oct 19 2013 6:05PM
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Jusa
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I think halos are better for you because they're skinnier and it makes it easier to learn new tricks.
Oct 20 2013 5:35AM
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MontanaMuggin
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I agree with what the guy said. Al dentes are a ton softer though and you can variate so many tricks with them
Oct 20 2013 10:54AM
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drewolson24
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Yeah man. But once i learn the tricks i intend to do, i feel im going to with i had the al dente because they are way more poppy and fun to play around with ya know? its a hard pick thats for sure.
Oct 20 2013 11:40AM
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GeorgiaJibber
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The al dentes do have a thiner edge, so if you are hitting a lot of rails go with the halos!

Oct 20 2013 12:40PM
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drewolson24
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So the al dentes wont hold up to rails and boxes? or just not as good as the halos? im looking to get a year or two out of them and they woukdnt last that long youre saying?
Oct 20 2013 12:57PM
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patt.
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Well the Al Dentes are new this year so we don't really know if it has any durability issues yet.
Oct 20 2013 5:03PM
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drewolson24
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+k to you
Oct 20 2013 11:36PM
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drewolson24
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Help?
Oct 22 2013 8:03PM
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patt.
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I would recommend the halos since your only skiing a small park, but if you do ski other stuff you should probably get the al dentes because its more of an all mountain ski. It all comes down to personal preferences.
Oct 22 2013 8:13PM
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MAvallon
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either would be sick but halos are more durable
Oct 22 2013 8:54PM
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Parks.
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i have never ridden the halo's but i demo'ed the al dente and had so much fun, if i could afford them i would buy them but instead i went with discounted brand new ARV's because they are playful too. both are a playful ski so you jsut need to decide how much rocker you want. hope it helped
Oct 22 2013 9:17PM
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