Armada Ants

I've had them the past few years (05-06's then 07-08's last year, same ski basically). I love them for a single ski quiver that can do it all. They are not the best powder ski because of the stiffness so you have to sit back to get them to plane if you aren't hauling ass (if it's steep or the snow is low water content it's not a problem) so they can be a bit of work in the trees in heavy snow when you want to scrub speed. They are amazing in crud and can arc nice solid GS/SG turns down groomers with no flapping because of the stiffness. Awesome platforms to stomp airs on especially at speed on harder snow. They are pretty good on ice although 107mm underfoot is not going to carve SL turns on real ice. They are much more versatile than the 08-09 JJ although the JJ would be superior in powder (haven't skied it yet, but it has to be). Compared to last years JP vs Julien, the JPvJ would be better float in pow but not as stable on crud/hard snow because they are much softer. I'm 5'10 200lbs.

Highly recommend the ski, you can get it cheap if you look around for last years model. I have a pair of 06-07 just for backup because I love them so much for all conditions. This year I got a dedicated pow/touring ski to complement them (4FRNT EHP193 with Dukes) so I'll be using the ANT for all other conditions.

the look sick and i'd get em if i skied some really big lines, but for around the mountain they are definitly not for lighter skiers.. since i weigh only 135 i'd definitely go with the jjs instead

Google: Kingswood skis.

Yeah they are made just down the road but they are way more expensive at least twice the price of both Ants and JJs, i cant see them being that much better.

Thanks alot.

I haven't been able to find last years model online.