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What skis do I take for summer camp

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rpl
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I'm heading to whistler this summer and I'm either going to run Al Dente's or Ar7's... AR7's are a lot better for jumping but not sure how soft the takeoffs will be.


Suggestions below that don't involve Rick Astley pls
Apr 22 2015 1:42AM
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Download-My-Apps
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Which camp? Personally, I'd take AR7s .
Apr 22 2015 1:44AM
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MLJ
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I prefer having wider skis in camp because it let's me float better in the slush. PS I have dentes and they are great in those conditions, I'd take them.
Apr 22 2015 2:27AM
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rpl
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going to momentum..
And I'm guessing they salt and rake the takeoffs a lot? or do they let them deteriorate
Apr 22 2015 2:32AM
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Broook
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al dentes for dat slush.
Apr 22 2015 2:49AM
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NewEscuelers
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Al Dente's are never gonna give you up OP
Apr 22 2015 10:10AM
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amo
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Dente's; that slight rocker and wider footprint will do wonders in the slush
Apr 22 2015 10:27AM
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Newschoolers55
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In this video of summer camp, you see alot of on people use Ar7
Seems like they will be good.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&feature=player_detailpage
Apr 22 2015 10:31AM
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Download-My-Apps
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rplgoing to momentum..
And I'm guessing they salt and rake the takeoffs a lot? or do they let them deteriorate


Jumps are salted and well maintained, but that being said the snow still gets soft.

It all come down to what kind of ski you prefer and what kind of skiing you will be doing. Both will be fine. If you want to hit the bigger jumps then AR7s if you think it will be jibbing then Al Dentes.
Apr 22 2015 11:40AM
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mr-mcsteeze
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honestly everyone could voice their opinions on which skis they want you to bring but in the end you should bring the skis that you are more comfortable with. You arent going to summer camp for that long so bring the pair that you are more likely to improve on
Apr 22 2015 1:16PM
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Miomo
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WhyNotBoth.jpg

Seriously, though. You can bring both.
Apr 22 2015 9:01PM
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zwilly
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Do what your heart tells you.
Apr 22 2015 9:02PM
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Byron_tha_gr8
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bring skis and your nuts, youll be fine with anything.
Apr 23 2015 1:44AM
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Mr.Bishop
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I personally say just bring park skis. Most of what you'll be doing there will be rails/jumps and the Al Dentes will be fine for everything.

The diggers salt the shit out of the takeoffs, so they're very firm - but you can still get an edge into it even if you have rail damage. The landings are pretty sloppy, but it doesn't take long to adjust.
Apr 24 2015 10:20AM
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rpl
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veetuzkaIn this video of summer camp, you see alot of on people use Ar7
Seems like they will be good.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&feature=player_detailpage[/QUOTE

fucking rick astley definitely knows whats up
Apr 28 2015 6:52AM
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McLS
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veetuzkaIn this video of summer camp, you see alot of on people use Ar7
Seems like they will be good.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ&feature=player_detailpage


why did i even click
Apr 28 2015 4:24PM
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