Pipe cleaners

My pipe cleaners are a few years old, but I love them. The topsheet chips pretty easily, but other than that they're great. It's not the lightest ski, that's for sure, but they were not as heavy as I expected. They are fairly stiff, but they hold up very well to abuse on jumps and rails, and they can absolutely bomb any trail you point them down. I have a few dings and scratches in the bases, but overall they are very durable, can handle anything, and are a fun to ski. Only downside is that they take a while to break in/become buttery.

Are they comparable with the AR7s

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The newer version has the 50-50 sidewalls just like the AR7 so there is a lot less chipping.  Overall they are very similar to the AR7s, except that they have a race base and are slightly softer in flex.  They are great for groomers and most all mountain, but like any park skis, they are not the best in pow.  They are also slightly lighter than the AR7s.