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How should I plan my skiing

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BITS
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Just got brand new AR7s with 50% off at the local shop.
I already have Suspects with 2-3 edge cracks underfoot each. They are starting to lift up just a little.

Next month I will be skiing for 7 days in Tignes/Val D in France and competing in a slopestyle comp.

From there I will be skiing 14 days in L2A France in the summer.

Question is: Should I start using my AR7s already next month, then use the Suspects again this summer (high temperatures, edge cracks), just use the suspects 'till they break, or something else?

NS , what would you do???????????
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Feb 26 2012 7:49AM
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razors-chaz
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I would ride on your new skis in vald/tignes for the slope comp then over the summer ride your suspects into the ground in L2A then retire them and start fresh-ish on your new skis next season.
Feb 26 2012 8:10AM
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redbull247
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Honestly, get those AR7's mounted up and use them for sure. Sounds like you Salomon skis are almost out of commission. But your Salomon's would be a good summer ski for summer conditions.
Ride the Ar7's!!
Feb 26 2012 12:08PM
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BITS
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Thanks for feedback both!
I am convinced that would be the best choice :-)
Feb 26 2012 12:13PM
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mountainviper
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Agree with both posts above. Plus I gotta imagine you got the AR7s at pro price or something similar maybe? If so slap a sticker on there for your local shop and rep in that contest.
Feb 26 2012 12:15PM
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joshua
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AR7's for sure, that way you won't have to worry about breaking your suspects, having nice new edges for carving would probably also be a plus on a euro trip.
Feb 26 2012 12:29PM
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LC.
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Nonsense. Unless you know you can sell them for €100+ just ski the Suspects until they actually fall apart, then start skiing your new skis.
Feb 26 2012 12:41PM
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BITS
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Sell which skis for 100 euro?
Feb 26 2012 12:43PM
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LC.
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The Suspects. I mean either sell them now or ski them until they die. No point doing anything in between.
Feb 26 2012 12:45PM
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BITS
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The point is, to have fresh new AR7s at the slopestyle comp, and then beat up the Suspects over two weeks of skiing in the summer.
After that, I will start using my (almost) new AR7s for the 2012/2013 season.
Feb 26 2012 12:48PM
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Mag
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would you consider selling the suspects? dont mind how bad the edges are/ topsheet as id be using them for a summer setup
Feb 26 2012 1:12PM
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BITS
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No I would not, sorry ... I will be using them this summer, so I wont beat up my brand new AR7s.
Feb 26 2012 1:15PM
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holytoast
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What size ar7 did you get anyways cause im going to buy a pair but i cant decide between the 176 and 181
Feb 26 2012 1:22PM
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BITS
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I bought the 176, but is really up to you. All the pros and good skiers I know who are around 180 tall: its half of them who skis 176s and half who skis 181s.
It is really personal, but I prefer the 176 because I am
mor gitring anything bigger than 18m jumps (55-60ft or something?) and skiing rails a lot :)
Feb 26 2012 2:13PM
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BITS
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... *not hitting
Sorry - iPhone
Feb 26 2012 2:14PM
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holytoast
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Hmm.....i want to get into the park but im really good except for the park. Right now i have the 2010 k2 extreme and its center mounted and there 169cm. Also i weigh about 215 and im 6'3. I cant decide between the 176 and the 181. What do you think i should do?
Feb 26 2012 2:52PM
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BITS
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If I was 6'3" i would go with the 181 for sure. You probably need to get used to them, because you have skied so short skis before, but I think it is the best choice if you are a good allround skier already, because you will get used to them quickly and they will perform a lot better.
Feb 26 2012 3:11PM
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Mag
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alright, well if youre looking to sell them in a few months hit me up.
Feb 26 2012 3:46PM
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