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AR5's vs Foils

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madmasta_jib
Posts: 259 - Karma: 9
I can't decide between next year's 1080 foils ar5's. I'm 171 so id have the ar5's with the red topsheet. Im not sure about the foils because people say this years 1080s were shitty

Jun 17 2005 4:59PM
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dandoy
Posts: 5522 - Karma: 13
ok imma go ahead and say they're both probably good all around skis, but the ar5 is way cooler.

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Jun 17 2005 5:44PM
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guddgulf17
Posts: 3037 - Karma: 10
Buy the armadas, and: Support a cool company that actually makes good skis. Save yourself the hassle of destucted skis. Become the steeziest skiier at your mountain (Yes, it will happen).

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Jun 17 2005 6:26PM
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DaveHumphrey
Posts: 1758 - Karma: 82
armadas. like ^ said support the smaller company and armadas look so sweet

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Jun 17 2005 6:55PM
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KeegLove
Posts: 10166 - Karma: 55
i think that both of those skis are going to perform well but i would deff go for the ar5's just cuz they are prolly gunna be a little bit stronger.

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Jun 17 2005 7:08PM
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Tha_Grouch
Posts: 2216 - Karma: 14
Hmm...... well... let me say that if you get the foils.... you will be sorry after about one day. Both are good skis but you have to admit image is a big part of it. Rock the armadas... that or get some lines. whatever though. I wish I woulda got mo ships instead of my ARV's... too late for that thou.


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Jun 17 2005 8:01PM
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madmasta_jib
Posts: 259 - Karma: 9
yeah, the new chronics are cool

Jun 17 2005 8:06PM
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eastcoastskier
Posts: 2060 - Karma: 7
i have not skied on eather the ar5s or the foils, but i have heard from some one who rode the foils a lot this year that they suck.

Jun 17 2005 8:46PM
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*DrewT*
Posts: 7768 - Karma: 481
The foils are ugly as shit

Jun 18 2005 1:58AM
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Silence
Posts: 16030 - Karma: 150
ARMADA ARE ARE A BETTER COMPANY WITH BETTER SKIS

Jun 18 2005 10:19AM
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Jeff_Lo
Posts: 5809 - Karma: 263
I dont think you can let ppl decide for you, you need to ski them yourself, and have u skied 1080's or ar5's thats where you should start as well as comparing stats
AR5's: Are considered a Park-Pipe-All mountain-Urban ski. and come in sizes 161, 171, 176, and 181. They have 2.5 Edge tech which they say is the beefiest edge tech to man! They have a 8 series top sheet which is said to be stronger than previous armada topsheets which is good considering ive seen lots of schematic, and cosmetic damage to the armada skis. They have a New #1 AR Core which decreases the weight, and provides more response and stability, as well as durability when riding. And some hella weird artwork if you ask me...Last years 170 ski had the dimensions of 109-78-99 and ranged in the price of 400 and up most the time.

Foils-well obviously many people ride this ski, as you most likely saw in the x-games. The ski comes in the sizes 166, 174, and 182. And runs about 470-500 dollars. The skis is said to carve or slide, its versataile, has great edge grip, and is fun and more fun. The skis dimensions and sidecut are 124-83-113. The ski has a Salomon Construction, and Monocoque composite. I have also heard that the skis is now part wood as well as foam. I have heard nothing but good things about the ski.

that raps it up i think!




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Jun 18 2005 9:04PM
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skogenjake
Posts: 6685 - Karma: 511
ARMADA IS A BETTER COMPANY WITH BETTER SKIS.


and SOOOOO MUCH COOLER. DONT YOU WANT TO BE COOL???




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Jun 18 2005 9:15PM
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00000000
Posts: 11075 - Karma: 82,508
skied the foils, really loved em...doesnt feel like a twin tip becuz it holds an edge really well, very quick and responsive. lots of pop. fun ski.


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Jun 18 2005 9:19PM
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LittleJibber16
Posts: 1492 - Karma: 15
he can't test them himself because our home mountain has only 26 trails or something and he would never get a chance too unless he went west
oh and hes 5'7" so maybe he should get 176s
but i definately like the graphics on the 171 ar5s better than the 176s, but w/e

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Jun 22 2005 8:26PM
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TeenageWasteland
Posts: 1237 - Karma: 10
The AR5s still perform well out of park though.

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Jun 23 2005 2:05PM
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LittleJibber16
Posts: 1492 - Karma: 15
i lied don't get 176s get 171s

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Jun 23 2005 2:06PM
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Ryno
Posts: 31125 - Karma: 336
i rode some ar5's and in the park they are wicked (so fun to just buuter and shit) but outside the park i found they were floppy

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Jun 23 2005 4:05PM
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powfoka
Posts: 2709 - Karma: 160
i think you will be much happier with the armadas

'skis are like girls , the more you have the better'
Jun 23 2005 5:06PM
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crooks
Posts: 14693 - Karma: 786
get the foils, i rid them as well as the new ar5s and i liked them both but the foils were much better

Jun 23 2005 7:31PM
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crooks
Posts: 14693 - Karma: 786
o ya and what do u ski like half park half outside of park?

Jun 23 2005 7:31PM
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jibster270
Posts: 1766 - Karma: 13
ar5. next years model. they are a much better ski with no foam in the core.

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Jun 23 2005 7:46PM
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skogenjake
Posts: 6685 - Karma: 511
foils are 1080 foils. so yeah they;re 1080's too..




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Jun 24 2005 2:27PM
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Jeff_Lo
Posts: 5809 - Karma: 263
^^to an extent....but you're mostly wrong, they have different dimensions and different flex, and i beleive they have a wood core



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Jun 24 2005 2:43PM
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skogenjake
Posts: 6685 - Karma: 511
i wasnt saying they werent wood. i was saying that they are stil 1080;s




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Jun 24 2005 2:50PM
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freeskier1316
Posts: 1771 - Karma: 27
totally bias opinion get the ar5 they will probable be a lot cheaper but you need to demo both first and come up with an opinion of your own


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Jun 25 2005 4:34PM
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XtRemE11
Posts: 5680 - Karma: 246
foils suck

Jun 26 2005 10:25PM
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NBCskier
Posts: 3877 - Karma: -289
In turn, don't buy them.






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Jun 27 2005 5:08PM
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polishskier
Posts: 1340 - Karma: 11
i rid those foils once there so sick get the foils

Jun 27 2005 9:18PM
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