Replying to New Skis, East Coast, Armada? Salomon? Dynastar...
So Im in the market for new skis. I live in MA and mainly ski Jay Peak, Stratton or Wachusett. I am a good skier and spend most of my time (if possible) in the glades or w/e is natural. I obviously will be on jumps at places like Wachusett but I am not looking for a ski to do switch 10's or any urban shit. I get my three's and 1's and focus more on spinning slow than fast (Im really not THAT good in the park). This year I was on the foils and felt that they were way too flimsy in the crud and bumps we get out here to have fun. However they were insanely fun for doing three's off of natural stuff in the woods or on trail. I want a ski that is underfoot wise roughly in the 85-92 range, is light enough and has enough cut to ski the bumps we get in the glades, but most importantly it needs to handle speeds well. Things I have been looking at are the Armada AR6 and ARV's, next year's volkl bridge (maybe Wall?) Salomon Gun, Nordica Ignition and some others. Basically I need the fattest ski possible (I always end up getting something like 2 ft. at least once a year)that still turns quickly and doesn't shake at high speeds.
Thanks
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