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Most stable skis on rails

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BlainTalent
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What are the most stable skis on rails?
Jul 27 2021 4:14PM 3 0
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Mackaroni_space
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I wouldn’t say there’s one god above all ski that’s the most stable on rails but I guess I’d say maybe some type of armada or k2 park ski, most specifically the armada edgeless or k2 poacher
Jul 27 2021 4:20PM 2 1
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colorado_frenchy
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I might be talking out of my ass here, but what makes a ski stable on rails other than width?
Jul 27 2021 4:52PM 20 0
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isaacwrong
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narrower more typical "park" skis like the arv 86, helix 88, wet are all going to be a bit more nimble on rails and easier to swap super quickly with. Was ripping the future spin (86mm) for the past few seasons and finally moved onto the give'r (100mm) easy to adjust.

idk if it's just me but felt like the wider width helped with not landing dead bolts on a rail doing certain tricks
Jul 27 2021 6:56PM 2 0
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Jems
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This is kind of a stupid question but i guess wide skis are little more stable
Jul 27 2021 6:57PM 10 0
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BlainTalent
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For instance perhaps pow skis even though they are super wide wouldnt be stable because of the rocker or perhaps would they be? Anybody hit rails on pow skis?
colorado_frenchyI might be talking out of my ass here, but what makes a ski stable on rails other than width?
Jul 27 2021 9:50PM 0 0
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DesertStix
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First legit rails I ever hit were on fully rockered 107’s. Once you’re locked in it’s like a whole different feeling than wets for example. More friction but more stability.
BlainTalentFor instance perhaps pow skis even though they are super wide wouldnt be stable because of the rocker or perhaps would they be? Anybody hit rails on pow skis?
Jul 27 2021 10:04PM 0 0
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johnblaze
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Any Volant will probably be the best.
Jul 28 2021 10:50AM 1 0
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Jems
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BlainTalentFor instance perhaps pow skis even though they are super wide wouldnt be stable because of the rocker or perhaps would they be? Anybody hit rails on pow skis?

Rails on pow skis feel great, until it’s time to do literally any trick. If you want to excel at park you need skis 100mm width or under. Excessive swing weight sucks ass and is unenjoyable.
Jul 28 2021 11:22AM 2 0
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Dilldoes
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I was on 110's for the majority of this past season and while I might have been more comfortable hitting like a step up to a skinny rail than on my 89's but definitely couldn't swap as fast.
Jul 28 2021 12:48PM 0 0
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DesertStix
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Dill no longer does Durango
DilldoesPaloAltoI was on 110's for the majority of this past season and while I might have been more comfortable hitting like a step up to a skinny rail than on my 89's but definitely couldn't swap as fast.
Jul 28 2021 5:23PM 1 0
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Dilldoes
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DesertStixDill no longer does Durango

We may go back after this year. A buddy leased our old place and is leaving for good next summer so we have the option.
Jul 28 2021 5:41PM 1 0
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DeclanSorich
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I would recommend volkl race tigers
Jul 28 2021 6:23PM 2 0
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DesertStix
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Palo Alto seems MUCH different
DilldoesPaloAltoWe may go back after this year. A buddy leased our old place and is leaving for good next summer so we have the option.
Jul 28 2021 7:04PM 0 0
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Lefebe
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Starts with a V and ends with ishnu
Jul 28 2021 7:52PM 1 0
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mrk127
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Assides from having any ol modern park ski properly tight boots matter more
Jul 29 2021 2:11AM 1 0
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fghtoffyrdmns
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hellbents :)
Jul 29 2021 7:13PM 0 0
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