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Amplid Antidogma vs Armada AR6 vs Salomon Suspects
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I've read so many posts on both of these but not really finding what I'm looking for.
I have narrowed down my search for new skis to these in either the 178 for the Amplids or the 176 for the AR6 and suspects. (5'10" and 180). I do about 75% park and 25% all mountain. My local hill is basically ice for half the season but I go west a few times a year too. I actually prefer the Amplids but I can get last years AR6's for about half the price. Suspects on paper look like the perfect ski for me but everyone and their grandma will have them this year.
What would you guys get and why? Your input is appreciated.
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Thats a tuff one it would be between either AR6 or amplids if it was me, pro lean more towards amplid just because there are a small company and not everyone will have them. Plus they do get some pretty good reviews.
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i guarantee you that alot of people will have amplids too. i would get the suspect because Salomon makes a quality product
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go ar6 with the jester or griffin, you won't be dissapointed.
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i bet a lot of people will have suspects, but dont let that keep you from getting a great ski. not to sure about the moments but the suspects arent as much of a jib ski as the ar6
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suspects will be off the chainnnn this year. same with the amplids. I haven't heard a single bad review from the people I've met who ride on them for either ski, but I think the amplids might be a better bet if you are concerned about how "individual" you are on the hill. I'd say it's your choice. It all depends with the funds on this one, leave the AR6 out of the equation and you have the pick of two extremely dope skis.
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Thanks guys... and keep 'em coming. This is exactly why I can't decide which way to go. I think they are all very close in comparison and I'm sure I wouldn't be disappointed with any of them. I'm just trying to decide if the foregoing the skis I really want (Amplids) is worth the saved fundage on last years AR6s. I still have the Salomon Suspects in the mix because they have a little more width which would be nice when I go out west... and they're a bomber ski too. AHHHH!
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suspects are wider, as you said, and have a sick grafic, so you cant go rong there
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those are the magic words right there if you ask me. Each ski has its own pros and cons but if the antidogmas are the ones you truly want deep down then go for them. You'll enjoy yourself more because your on a ski you really want and it also happens to be a sick ski backed by almost the whole 4bi9 crew!
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i was between suspects and amplids. and it just seem like the pros outweighed the cons. so i went with the amplids
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Cant say much for the Amplids....But the go the ar6 if you want slightly more of an all mountain ski. My friend has the suspects and he loves them for all mountain and park.
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haha you guys are awesome... I think it is a pretty even tally going so far for all three skis. I really haven't heard anything bad about any of these skis or that one completely dominates all of the others. They all claim to hold up on jibs? Are these just manufacturer claims or do you guys who have ridden them agree?
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I had Ar6s for two years and they were bombproof. i put them through so much shit they didnt deserve. that said i have some amplids for this year. i was just ready for something new. But why not the new Ar6? they are supposedly improved quite a bit.
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Well I made the jump... But not on any of these skis mentioned. I bought the Bluehouse MR 179s during their sale for $274... actually $272.10 after shipping because a friend and I received a bundle discount. Can't go wrong with that price. They're quite comparable to my previous choices and I think they'll be pretty bomber this year too with the durability upgrades. They are a little wider at 93 under foot which will be nice on my trips out west, yet should still hold an edge on groomers. I like supporting new companies really working to make a promising product and companies that stand behind what they sell. ... And if I need to, I could add the Antidogmas to the quiver later.
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I personally really like the AR6, but suspects look pretty cool this season.
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