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Armada AR5

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dragster
Posts: 32 - Karma: 10
Some people are saying the Ar5 is good in powder but is that really possible?the ar5 176 dimensions are 111-80-101 i think its sucks for powder??are they good carving skis on groomers?

thanks
Oct 31 2005 4:59AM
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alc
Posts: 566 - Karma: 23
"the ar5 176 dimensions are 111-80-101 i think its sucks for powder??" i don't think that a question.

As for skiing power there okay, but their not made to be a backcountry ski
Oct 31 2005 11:46AM
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Triple_Strum
Posts: 6384 - Karma: 953
haha if you know nothing about them and think they suck, why are you asking about them? :)
Oct 31 2005 11:47AM
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whattheshit
Posts: 6562 - Karma: 107
yes they are good for carving on groomers. friend has them. he rips.
Oct 31 2005 11:49AM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,142
What, you think any 80mm ski is going to suck in pow? Give me a break... that used to be considered fat. They're fine.
Oct 31 2005 12:13PM
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OReJow
Posts: 1739 - Karma: 9
still is considered fat by a lot of people... even Rossignol says they're B2's from last year were good for 50% Off-Piste and those were only 78mm in the waist.
Oct 31 2005 12:14PM
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J.D.
Posts: 21362 - Karma: 5,142
Actually they were 76mm, this years' are 78. 182 B2s are skiied by a lot of people all mountain out west. So that should tell you something.
Oct 31 2005 12:30PM
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Alpine3
Posts: 1811 - Karma: 24
yea basically anything above a 75 waist will float generally well on powder..
Oct 31 2005 3:00PM
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attitashfreestyle29
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 209
If you are thinking about getting them get them you won't be disappointed
Oct 31 2005 4:30PM
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spere
Posts: 6105 - Karma: 248
it depends on your weight, but i have both AR5s and ARVs and im dissapointed that there isn't that much of a diference, both are great for all mountain
Oct 31 2005 4:55PM
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montageskier
Posts: 4725 - Karma: 126
The ar5s arent really that stiff this year. Gain a little weight if you think they are stiff. I could flex them like crazy, they are kinda soft for me.
Oct 31 2005 7:46PM
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QuazBotch
Posts: 3909 - Karma: 223
Your weight and ski length has a lot to do with floatiness. Waist width is not the only thing.

Don't get caught up in the numbers.
Oct 31 2005 7:49PM
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Charley.
Posts: 1754 - Karma: 110
I think it depends on how deep is the pow. if its like 2 or 3 inches deep you dont need prophets to ride that
Oct 31 2005 7:54PM
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eheath
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I had last years that were 114-80-111 (barly different) and they were wonderful in pow.
Oct 31 2005 8:21PM
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