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4skizzle
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So after about an hour or more at sierra snowboard and learning everything I ever needed to know about skis from Taylor the ski god i need to pick some skis.

I'm 6'2" about 190 like to ski pow, trees, warp speed on groomers. I also like a little bit lighter ski that i can butter with and just mess arround all over the place. About 70/30 all mtn/park. No rails.

I'm stuck between the arv 185, the msp 180 the scratch BC 178 and the seth 179.

I'm leaning towards the armadas just because i'd prefer to support a smaller company but when it comes down to it i'll buy the best ski for me.
Oct 17 2005 12:47PM
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mikee
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I would think the 187 MSPs would be a good choice.
Oct 17 2005 12:51PM
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crooks
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the armda arv's 185 seems really good
Oct 17 2005 12:54PM
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hollygrove
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Sounds like rossignol would be the best for you....yea, thats what i'd get..
Oct 17 2005 12:54PM
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4skizzle
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too big and stiff. I was going to go with the 185 arv's because they were a lot softer and lighter. They would ski like a shorter ski.
Oct 17 2005 12:55PM
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johanblaze
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you need capital g-funkenstiens.

go to www.capitalskis.com and click on shapes. then check out the specs on the g-funkenstien.
Oct 17 2005 1:07PM
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4skizzle
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too big and not enough flex for how i ski.
Oct 17 2005 1:08PM
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Justo8484
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i say 180 msp. i'm a little shorter and a little lighter than you, but thats what i was on all last year. they are a good medium flex, not super soft, but not so stiff you cant play around on em either. plenty of width for skiing soft snow, and responsive enough to ski trees too. i really like mine a lot.
Oct 17 2005 1:13PM
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johanblaze
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http://www.capitalskis.com/shapes.asp

look at the g-funkenstien.
Oct 17 2005 1:16PM
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4skizzle
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Who has skiied the arv's? How soft do they feel? I was flexing them yesterday and almost flexed it in half.
Oct 17 2005 1:17PM
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snoopy
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im gonna say 180 msp.. sick ski
Oct 17 2005 1:42PM
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Pklink04
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the arvs are uber soft
Oct 17 2005 2:13PM
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4skizzle
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too soft? I like to ollie and play arround but i want to feel stable when i'm charging steep stuff and in the trees.
Oct 17 2005 2:15PM
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Pklink04
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i would compair them to last years scratch model, but i could be wrong, are you ordering on line? because go to the shop and give them a flex
Oct 17 2005 2:22PM
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DoriD
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THA 187 from Ninthward
Oct 17 2005 2:31PM
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4skizzle
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i'm buying from sierra snowboard a shop in sacramento. I flexed the arv's but it was hard to get a feel for them.
Oct 17 2005 2:31PM
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telestar6
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I skied the MSP's and the ARV's last year at the Squaw on snow demo and between the two I liked the ARV better. The MSP is the dullest ski I''ve ever been on. It has no pop and the ARV rides very simular. I think since you ride more all mountain than anything I'd go with the Scratch. I don't know a lot about the Seth Vicious. The Pistol was really soft but I think the Visious is stiffer and it has a progressive sidecut for longer radius turns.
Oct 17 2005 3:07PM
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snochick2
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i agree THA 187 from ninthward
Oct 17 2005 3:07PM
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4skizzle
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could the arv be too soft though? i would like a ski that can handle itself and not get pushed arround too much.
Oct 17 2005 3:11PM
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chillonhill
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hey at 6'2 anything under 180cm is getting a little short, unless u like landing on yr ass.
ARV 185 sounds about the best I'd say.
How about Mad Trix 181, heavy mothers
Oct 17 2005 3:23PM
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andrewkane
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go with some 140 salomon verses they are cheap and probably the best ski on the market right now. sick for buttering.
Oct 17 2005 3:24PM
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4skizzle
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a 178 in a stiffer ski would be like a softer 185ish ski. That's the only reason i'd go smaller.
Oct 17 2005 3:47PM
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johanblaze
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what the fuck. you're a moron.
Oct 17 2005 3:49PM
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4skizzle
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Don't make me put you in a head lock sean.
Oct 17 2005 3:55PM
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TRAXZ
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i would go with the arv's 185
Oct 17 2005 3:59PM
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4skizzle
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^why?
Oct 17 2005 4:00PM
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chillonhill
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because the ARV is a sick all around ski and it holds its own pretty well carving at high speeds also
not that much chatter except on hard ice
Oct 17 2005 4:05PM
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4skizzle
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even though it's as soft as a noodle it doesn't have too much chatter when you're flying through crud or chopped up pow? I'm just worried aobut it getting pushed arround.
Oct 17 2005 4:08PM
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Anathema
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yeah the arv is fat enough for the bc, but not too fat to take everywhere else. it's a perfect size for you and you said you wanted to sport armadas anywho.
Oct 17 2005 4:10PM
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hugeairkid
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4skizzle, I am almost the same height as you and same weight.

The ARV is too soft, it is a good size but if you are wanting alot of speed and to stomp cliffs it is not the ski. It was a noodle for me.

The MSP I don't know about.

The Scratch I never liked, there was something about it. It felt not very stable when rippin' and was not good for switch pow stuff

I (personally) would choose the Seth. It is a solid ski that charges hard but still can take it into the park (it is ok with the 189, but really riding BC is what it is all about)

So there ya go
Oct 17 2005 4:13PM
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johanblaze
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it's not as soft as a noodle. now pocket rockets... those are soft as noddles.
Oct 17 2005 4:14PM
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4skizzle
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good info, thanks.
Oct 17 2005 4:16PM
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trama1260
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volkl karma
Oct 17 2005 4:55PM
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4skizzle
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^not fat enough
Oct 17 2005 4:57PM
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martockpublicenemy
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indeed
Oct 17 2005 5:00PM
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Subjekt
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those capitals arent twins, no me gusta.
Oct 17 2005 5:54PM
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*DrewT*
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get the ARWs
Oct 17 2005 5:57PM
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AKFREERIDE
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dude, you need to go bigger. if your 6 foot+, you should be up in the 190's.
Oct 17 2005 8:00PM
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Pow_Pow_Burrage
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DUDE.... I am 6'1 205. I ski last years Armada ARV 185... best ski I have every owned. The topsheet gets beaten up a bit, but the flex is soft yet perfect and they are burly enough to plow through anything.\

big wide turns.. gets through crud, stiff enough to charge steeps and chutes,

they are what you want.. trust me
Oct 17 2005 8:08PM
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LINE_Assasin
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Have you considered the Prophet 100's?
Oct 17 2005 8:16PM
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4skizzle
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i was worried they would be to soft to charge fast stuff. I dont' want to get a ton of chatter and get bounced all arround. How are they in big chopped up bowls? I want them to be able to plow through stuff but be flexy and have a lot of pop also.
Oct 17 2005 8:17PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
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no te gustan los twins?!
Oct 17 2005 8:20PM
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Pow_Pow_Burrage
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I don't ski in the park.. I freeski. if you stay on top of the middle of the ski when charging, and not lean back too much, then they hold strong through crud.
Oct 17 2005 8:23PM
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cable
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arv 185
Oct 17 2005 8:30PM
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Pow_Pow_Burrage
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NOt to mention this years graphics on the ARV are off the hook
Oct 17 2005 8:38PM
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yojimbo
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those skis are fucking sick
Oct 17 2005 9:26PM
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stinkypoodangle
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i was at sierra ski and patio the other day too and i want the 185 arv soooooooooo bad but i'm not so so rich.
Oct 17 2005 10:21PM
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4skizzle
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^sell some stuff.
Oct 18 2005 10:34AM
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gretch6364
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Hey 4sizzle...thanks for helping me out earlier...I know everyone has opinions...but I would not go below a 185 if I were you for an all mountain ski and I would not go below a 180 for a park ski if I was your size...this whole movement to really short skis has gotten out of hand....people are getting the wrong impression...back in the day you would be on like a 195 at your size...so go shorter than that...a 177 is for someone about 25 lbs lighter than you...all don't get a soft ski...I am not sure why there is a movement to soft skis...especially if you are going to ski it fast...The Prophet 100 is a good stiff ski...the Mojo 90 is a great ski..the Mantra's are unbelievable...and I will tell you how the MSP is after I ski it...the BC's are a little soft in the tail...and I don't know anyting about the ARV...you want to buy a ski that is going to push you to become better as the season goes on...get something that will challenge you...Prophet 100's in 186 would be the choice for you
Oct 18 2005 11:58AM
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617jibber
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arv 185 or scratch BC 178
Oct 18 2005 3:10PM
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CapnPlamo
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If I pick your skis, will you pick my nose?
Oct 18 2005 4:01PM
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