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What ar6 size

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MayorWest
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i think imma buy the new armada ar6.. but what size

about 6 foot 1 inch and 170lbs??

181 or 176

i rode 177 stl last season and they did fine but i hear center mount skis shorter and it seems like alotta pros use skis taller the forehead level like they say in the shop

what should i go with??
Oct 14 2008 9:47PM
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powderlvr23
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i'm about your height, ski on AR5's 176.  love em still after 4 seasons. 181's would be a little better for stomping big jumps and switch landings. If I was getting the AR6 i'd go 181 for that reason, but after being  on the 176 for 4 years I don't think I'd notice a difference overall.
Oct 14 2008 10:15PM
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MayorWest
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dam so i take it armada really is durable
Oct 14 2008 10:16PM
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powderlvr23
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from my experience, yes they are very durable. I've got the 2nd gen AR5 and I do my fair share of rails during the season, no real edge problems. Bases are in grrrreat shape.
Oct 14 2008 10:21PM
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MayorWest
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well i was still contemplating on what brand to go with.. looks like armada will be the bread winner

still any more size sugestions
Oct 14 2008 10:40PM
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jdec45
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Your a pretty good size get the 181's.
Oct 15 2008 12:16AM
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sirskizalot
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i would go with 181 if i were you
Oct 15 2008 12:19AM
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MayorWest
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hmm yeah i think 181
Oct 15 2008 6:47PM
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regge
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im 5 10 and ski a 181 t-hall defiantly go with the bigger ski
Oct 15 2008 8:06PM
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MayorWest
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haha oh snap arent they like way above yer head
Oct 15 2008 8:08PM
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headlight
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176cm  for a 170lbs should be good unless u r stronger, or aggressive or doing comps/air this is a wood core ski....do u plan to grow? molson muscle by next year ? 181 is only 5cm... turn radius of 181cm is about 22meters can u push it? 

Oct 15 2008 10:57PM
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MayorWest
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i could def push the turn i got a jacked lower body from soccer lol and im all about airs in the pipe... i just wasnt sure if 181 would be to stiff for me to butter cuz i absolutly loves butter fives and sevens in the mini parks haha
Oct 15 2008 11:07PM
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Ralf
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the new ar6 only comes up to 176 i think. so you probably have to get the 07/08 model if you want the 181.
Oct 16 2008 7:53AM
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Horizon
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Nope.  09 AR6s come in 181 also. 

Go with the 181.
Oct 16 2008 9:03AM
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MayorWest
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will it be to stiff for me to butter with because of my weight??
Oct 16 2008 12:18PM
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Max-Steeze
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i have 176 ar6's and i find that you have to fight with them to butter
Oct 16 2008 2:19PM
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MayorWest
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i was lookin 09 ones and how much did you way cuz id like to be able to butter
Oct 16 2008 5:43PM
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p-oskier
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181 all the way!!!!! Last year I got the t-hall 176 and I was 5'10 and found them short because they are center mounted, if I would get an onther pair I would get them in 181. I think you will be able to butter them cause the ar6 aren't stiff.
Oct 16 2008 6:27PM
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MayorWest
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wait one person said there stiff one said there not....
whats the deal are they or not?

Oct 18 2008 4:41PM
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skiRay
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181 no doubt
Oct 18 2008 5:05PM
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MayorWest
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stiff or soft
Oct 18 2008 10:11PM
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Malcolm
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yeah armadas are fucking beasts. the graphics chip like crazy but within a week youll get over it.

Oct 18 2008 11:37PM
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MayorWest
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well a rode 4frnt so im used to chippin edges, whenever that hapened i just put some quick set epoxy over the chip to keep it from spreading

are the ar6s soft or stif
Oct 18 2008 11:42PM
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jsw630
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If you want a softer armada ski look into the thall. It supposedly softer in the tip and tail and pretty stiff underfoot if i remember what the email from armada said.
Oct 19 2008 12:36AM
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MayorWest
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thanks but those are outa $ range
i dont want a soft ski i just dont want a concrete slab

anyone know the flex on the ar6
Oct 19 2008 12:54AM
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Peach.
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if you don't want a really soft ski but also not a 2x4 the ar6 is perfect for you. I rode my friends last season, it didn't butter like my invaders it took some effort but it didn't wobble out on are one and only 50 footer either. sounds perfect for you.
Oct 19 2008 1:00AM
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MayorWest
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THANKS that what i wanted to hear
Oct 19 2008 10:06AM
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