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AR5 180??

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snowaddicted
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HI guys , just a quick one.
This Year I bought a pair of AR5 180.
They are pretty cool , but was wondering if they a re a bit too tough for me.
I'm 147, 5.9 height. They hold very well the edge also on hard pack but they are quite stiff,
Do u think i would better go on a softer ski or a shorter one or it's just a matter of ability and i can get used of that?

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Mat

Mar 15 2005 5:53AM
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T-IFreeSkier
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nah, those are dope skis, just wait til u grow into them

Mar 17 2005 7:41PM
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ArmadaFreerider8
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they're fine for you, I'm and inch smaller than you and 15 pounds less and I'm on 180 AR5's

Mar 17 2005 7:52PM
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snowaddicted
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Ok Guys thanks a lot!
In Italy there are not so many people doing freeskiing...it often happen to be the only one in the resort, so it's hard to find good opinion about freeskiing in general!!

Bye

Mat!


Mar 18 2005 2:44AM
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winterkid33
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hmmm yeah Id say they are actually a bit big for you. if your growin then they are fine which you prob are. I am 6'3" and I have the 180's they are perfect for me im 165lbs. so softer ski is better for you but if your growin they will feel better and better

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Mar 19 2005 2:47PM
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snowaddicted
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I will never grow up an inch more! I'm quite old guys, but i don't mind, i'm having so fun with freestyle skis that i'll never stop doing it!

So maybe i'll look for the ar5 for the next season, the shorter one!
I had the trouble maker last year, good ski, but it looked to be very soft, it did not hold a lot the edge, with armada i can go fast also oin hard pack!


Bye

Mar 21 2005 1:42AM
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3rdgearpinned
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naw, don't listen to these gaypers.

I'm 5'11" 190 and i ski the AR5 176's and they are perfect and thats coming from a race background and can ski better then 99% of the people on here. the ski's are to big for you young buck...not for skiing in-general but for park,... you should be on the 170 or 176.

Trust me i'm a long non-believer of short ski's but its true... take it from someone who knows.

Mar 21 2005 3:07AM
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3rdgearpinned
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it's your weight that holds you back on the 180, you need to downsize...i don't care how tall you are, it your weight and skiing ablity that matters...the ar5's are stiff.

Mar 21 2005 3:10AM
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JiBbErwiLL
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I don't know how ppl say the AR5's are stiff???? Mine are soooo flexy, with nice pop off lips. I think 180's are a little to big for you. I have the 170's and I'm 5' 10" and 135 pounds. They seem to be perfect for me. LATA




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Mar 21 2005 10:49AM
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snowaddicted
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Guys Thanks a lot!
Really!
If anyone knows how' sthe next year armada will be (measures) please let me know, so i can make up my mind for the next year decision.

I'll go for the AR5 176 next year..
By the way do u know something about the new salomon foil 174???

Snow in Italy is melting and i'm going mad thinking at a long long summer without snow
Winter eill come soon


Mar 21 2005 4:19PM
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winterkid33
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yea ar5s arent that soft. there more medium then stiff. if your not growing then get the 176

07' fo life bitch

I dont know what ya heard about me,
but ya aint gettin a smirinoff for free,
you can sit yourself, on-my-knee,
but keep ya hands off me P.I.N.T.

Mar 21 2005 4:24PM
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snowaddicted
Posts: 113 - Karma: 10
Do u think that for me the new VOLKL MANTRA 184 would be a good choice for a backcountry sky for my weight? 147 lbs

Thanks

Mar 21 2005 4:58PM
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