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Armada El Rey

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Armanzoid
Posts: 2453 - Karma: 26
Friend of mine told me about them. He was raving about how they would be a badass all mountain armada for $399 or something like that(msrp still has to come out). Anyone got photos?
Jan 31 2007 1:13PM
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WONTON
Posts: 6951 - Karma: 55
everyones gonna buy the ski cuz its cheaper priced and its got armadas name on it
Jan 31 2007 1:45PM
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Onskis1111
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not bad dimensions
Jan 31 2007 1:46PM
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nitsua
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thats next years ski right? what mag is that in???
Jan 31 2007 1:56PM
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Liam.
Posts: 5172 - Karma: 21
sick lookin skis
pretty cheap price
ballering
Jan 31 2007 1:58PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65
its prolly a catalouge
Jan 31 2007 2:03PM
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XXL_Steeze
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It's a (hand)capped ski = No good.
Jan 31 2007 2:10PM
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XXL_Steeze
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It's a (handi)capped ski = No good.
Jan 31 2007 2:11PM
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Sharko
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Capped skis till I die yo! Sidewalls are more expensive to make, but more expensive does not always mean better.

Aside form that, I don't think this ski is a good idea. It could go one of two ways:
1)It could use quality materials and be a sick ski. In this case, it kinda steps on the toes of the AR6 and ARV for a cheaper price.
2)It could use lower quality materials and be a not-so-sick ski. In this case it is relegated to just a price point ski and it tarnishes Armada's good name.
Seems like a lose-lose situation for Armada here, but that's just my opinion. Probably they will sell a million no matter how it skis just because it has the Armada name and more kids can afford it.
Jan 31 2007 2:25PM
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snocompton
Posts: 2014 - Karma: 268
have non of you guys seen the 25+ page long thread about all the new 07/08 skis?
Jan 31 2007 3:56PM
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FUUUCK
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what are the dimensions?
Jan 31 2007 3:59PM
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Armanzoid
Posts: 2453 - Karma: 26
125-88-115, says it in the pic

Whats a capped ski exactly, a ski without the sidewalls?
Jan 31 2007 5:52PM
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rightcoastskier
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so... its an all mountain ski?
Jan 31 2007 6:05PM
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skiRay
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i really hope the graphics will be different for every size, in the actual production line.
Apr 6 2007 4:16PM
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skier24
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the el ray is an all mountain park ski.
it is for the people who dont want to throw down the big bucks for an ar6 or an arv.
i skied the 178s.
they were fun but they were a little heavy. they were amazing on the groomers; easy, flowing turns and quick edge to edge movement.
in the park they were alright..stable landings but they felt slow spinning.
anyways overall a good ski for its price
Apr 8 2007 8:00PM
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Skipig25
Posts: 10729 - Karma: 256
for a price point ski it is pretty good. it is capped, and cheaper. but for all you nooblets looking not to drop too much cash, it's alright, and yes, it has the word ARMADA written on it
Apr 8 2007 8:02PM
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emopoppins
Posts: 3996 - Karma: 269
why does armada like dick now?

whats el rey even mean? the ray. sweeeeeeeet
Apr 9 2007 9:17PM
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tha_CF
Posts: 1696 - Karma: 328
pretty sure theres no spanish word ray. so yea haha it means the ray
Apr 9 2007 9:24PM
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R.Fahey
Posts: 8602 - Karma: 539
And its cap construction..... ew.
Apr 9 2007 9:39PM
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cgroves
Posts: 581 - Karma: 125
I'm running next years thalls, they're the best armada i've ever ski'd on! which is #1 in the ranking for best ski ever ski'd on!
Apr 9 2007 10:23PM
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BrokenBones
Posts: 1275 - Karma: 703
I've had very good results from my caped skis... I don't know why everyone hates them.
Apr 9 2007 10:31PM
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wh@t
Posts: 6204 - Karma: 51
jea, i thot was weird as fuk...
Apr 9 2007 11:33PM
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tSki
Posts: 956 - Karma: 171
dont buy it, i really dont think it will effect their reputation among the more hardcore skiiers. U dont hear ppl bitching bout rossi for their sprayer line
Apr 9 2007 11:35PM
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wrenegade
Posts: 6631 - Karma: 41
My ARGs are capped and are fucking solid. Capped skis don't neccessarily have to be shit. Don't let old solly 1080s and pocket rockets make you think that.

Apr 10 2007 1:28AM
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JrHondo
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you idiots its spelled el rey and it means the king in spanish
Sep 23 2007 9:12PM
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