Replying to 06 Armada AR5 review.

Rider,6 foot & weigh 145.Been skiing park/pipe for long time.Usually make a trip to ride out West once a year also.

Anyway this is the first pair of none 1080's I have bought in a long time.Wanted to try something else so got the 180 AR5's.

Pro's: These seem to handle anything with ease.Tried rails,jumps,groomers,hardpack & crud.Have the skis mounted recommended & they make nice medium turns & hold edge easy on hardpack.On high speed groomers the ski is very stable,does not feel out of place.Very menuverable in park,switch takeoffs/landings feel stable.Did one day of rails & edges/bases look mint.On jumps if you land back seat the tails are stiff enough to save ya.

Con's: Not very durable top sheet/sidewall.This makes me nervous about none cap skis.After 3 days they are chipping to hell & have big dents that go from top sheet to sidewall.Graphics are love it or hate it.I like them except the yellow sidewall but thats what a sharpie is for.