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The_Professor
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ive narrowed the ski selection down to either the PE or the AR5, i hear the AR5 is pretty stiff and the PE is pretty soft....does it really matter if they are soft or stiff? what are the advantages of either? which one?



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May 23 2003 12:35AM
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Phrosty
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are you a big guy or not? it's all about personal prefrence. Some like it stiff some like it soft. Personally I like my skis a little softer than normal. but really it doesn't matter, and the people that say it does are stupid.


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May 23 2003 1:06AM
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schlonginator
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i ride the pocket rockets and they seem to be fine. Alot of people reckon they are way to soft - but i think those people are just fat. Both of those skis are stiffer than the PR so if you're fat pick the AR5s if not go the PEs



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May 23 2003 2:49AM
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Ice-Is-Scary
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Well powder skis are supposed to arch or flex in the snow to provide boyancy. I think it makes a difference on ice too rubbery skis suck on ice like rossi scratches (im from west virginia where ice comes from) I think its easier to keep an edge in stiff skis on ice.

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May 23 2003 3:11AM
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JibmastaJizack
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are we talking about skis? or wieners?


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May 23 2003 5:27AM
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May 23 2003 8:38AM
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gambino500014
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i was just gona ask this.... im wondering if the AR5's will be a big change from my 12's
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May 23 2003 8:52AM
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The_Professor
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yeah i ride 1080's and pocket rockets, perdominately park and powder, im getting the vibe for the PE



why are doves the international symbol of peace? why not pillows? they have twice as many feathers and not the dangerous beak

When the officer says: 'Gee son you're eyes look red have you been drinking? respond: Gee officer your eyes looks glazed. Have you been eating doughnuts?

May 23 2003 11:23AM
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gambino500014
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i like soft skis but i think i will be able to get used to the AR5's
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May 23 2003 12:20PM
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K_2
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Yeah the AR5 i think would be quite a change from the 1260s. Aren't the 12s soft? o well. Go for either ski!
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May 23 2003 3:55PM
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gambino500014
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there like the sofest skis
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May 23 2003 4:08PM
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**RukuS**
Posts: 241 - Karma: 15
my personal pref is a stiffer ski
but yeaw...u should rally demo each to see whitch ones u like
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May 23 2003 4:48PM
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BigPerm
Posts: 1134 - Karma: 13
i went from the twelves to the concepts and that was a huge difference. i like stiffer skis, but its mostly preference. i ride on the east so stiffer skis help on hte pack and ice, im also a pretty big guy, so i need something that can hold my wiat.
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May 23 2003 4:52PM
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DrPepper
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PE's are not really soft at all. the very end of the tip and tail (where it starts to curve up) is made of a less stiff material, but those are the only places, the rest is fairly stiff.
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May 23 2003 4:58PM
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Jackpot
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not only did you spell wait wrong, but u spelled weight wrong as well...

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May 23 2003 4:59PM
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The_Professor
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so soft or stiff it really doesnt matter>?



why are doves the international symbol of peace? why not pillows? they have twice as many feathers and not the dangerous beak

When the officer says: 'Gee son you're eyes look red have you been drinking? respond: Gee officer your eyes looks glazed. Have you been eating doughnuts?

May 23 2003 5:05PM
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midwest_720s
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soft skis are more forgiving and easier to ride for beginners. a hard ski is not going to bend on a forward switch landing, causing u to wreck. otherwise its preference. comparing the ar5 to the pe in $$$ is somethin else. i guess if ur going to buy the ar5 uve got some cash. the pes are really cheap.

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May 23 2003 5:09PM
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The_Professor
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definetely not a beginner, are the public enemys pretty stiff?



why are doves the international symbol of peace? why not pillows? they have twice as many feathers and not the dangerous beak

When the officer says: 'Gee son you're eyes look red have you been drinking? respond: Gee officer your eyes looks glazed. Have you been eating doughnuts?

May 23 2003 10:11PM
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weazelzb
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stiff... thats wat i am after lookin at the post a pic of a hot girl thread...


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May 23 2003 10:27PM
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Show_Time
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believe me i like it stiff


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May 23 2003 11:20PM
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sherLocke
Posts: 4701 - Karma: 8
exactly. soft skis are forgiving on backseat and fakie landings but suck nust on the ice and groomers. stiffer skiis are less forgiving so you gotta stick your landings good or your gonna eat shit, but they provide better edge grip. if you live out west then go with the softer ski because of the pow and then in the park you will be fine. out east you def want a stiffer ski because of all the hard pack, ice and groomers. but then again, its all a matter of personal preference. demo both skiis before you make a purchase and then decide.
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May 23 2003 11:42PM
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shawnm1260
Posts: 3219 - Karma: 66
pe's are stiffer than most of the twins out there, the ar5's are just a little stiffer.. and i have rode both and cant tell that much of a dif, get the pe's and buy bindings for the same price
May 24 2003 12:49AM
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Balmdogg
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the ar5's are pretty soft anyway, i rode them in whistler they were so nice. dont know about the p.e.
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May 24 2003 7:03AM
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weazelzb
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STIFF!


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May 24 2003 9:29AM
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WIfreeskier
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i was debating between these 2 skis and i decided to go with the PEs. they are so much cheaper (only $349) and i'm a very lightweight guy, so it won't be too soft for me.
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May 24 2003 9:41AM
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The_Professor
Posts: 1216 - Karma: 7
what bindings do you think i should put on these skis? im leaning towards the look p12 or p10



why are doves the international symbol of peace? why not pillows? they have twice as many feathers and not the dangerous beak

When the officer says: 'Gee son you're eyes look red have you been drinking? respond: Gee officer your eyes looks glazed. Have you been eating doughnuts?

May 24 2003 11:45AM
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BigPerm
Posts: 1134 - Karma: 13
how much do you weigh and how agressive of a skier are you?
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The_Professor
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like 125, 5'9, and i rip pretty hard, lots of rails and huge jumps



why are doves the international symbol of peace? why not pillows? they have twice as many feathers and not the dangerous beak

When the officer says: 'Gee son you're eyes look red have you been drinking? respond: Gee officer your eyes looks glazed. Have you been eating doughnuts?

May 24 2003 12:02PM
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sherLocke
Posts: 4701 - Karma: 8
go with the p10, p12 is unessescary(sp?) for a guy your size


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May 28 2003 9:48PM
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BigPerm
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yea, you should have plenty of room with a p10.
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May 29 2003 2:52PM
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Jackpot
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i only prefer mine stiff when i'm alone, i hate stiff when other people are around

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May 29 2003 3:00PM
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i like my skis like i like my women - fat and soft. no wait thats not right...

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