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ARV's vs Stomps

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conifercatcher
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I wanted a second opinion as to whether or not I should go with some stomps, or arv's. I can get the arv's for $350 or I can get last years stomps for $220. I'd rather have the arv's, but I'm not sure that I want to pay an extra $130 for them. P.S. I'm sure I'd do fine on either pair, but I was just checking to see if anyone has any strong opinions twords either skis? Thanx






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Nov 26 2003 1:24AM
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Jib_This
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well, my two friends who, between them, have busted 4 pairs of Stomps in 1 season, and 2 sets of the bindings you NEED to buy if you get them, would probably tell you to get the ARVs. If you don't want to/don't have to buy new bindings, they're your only choice anyways.



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Nov 26 2003 2:21AM
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wrenegade
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get the ARVs. Damn Atomic binding systems are ancient, make the goddam thing weigh a ton. Yes atomic is supposed to come out with a new light-weight freeride ski, but I don't see it yet.

Go with the ARV






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Nov 26 2003 4:03AM
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woodencrate83
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where can you get ARVs for 350?
Nov 26 2003 4:36AM
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h3ofilms
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i have a pair of ARV's going for 425 right now

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Nov 26 2003 9:08AM
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conifercatcher
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I also agree about the stomp binding system, eventhough I have some old ess var bindings that I could bend the brakes out to put on the stomps, I'd rather not be doing tricks with atomic bindings. The only reason that I'm not 100% sure about the ARV's is because the same rep that I know, that can also get me the skiis for 350 said that Armada's been having problems with their skiis breaking. Also if I went with the armadas I still wouldnt have to buy new bindings, but I could just rearrange my bindings between skiis.






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Nov 26 2003 9:16AM
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h3ofilms
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if anyone really wants arv's, i have a pair of 175 arv's, once drilled with a look hole pattern size 26.5, ski'd 4 days in perfect condition for 350 OBO

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Nov 26 2003 10:56AM
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conifercatcher
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how did you like your ski's, did you think they were stable enough at high speeds?






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Nov 27 2003 8:14PM
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Kev
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i have ridden the arv 175 on the east coast. I thought they were sweet. Nice flex, lots of pop of a fat ski, acrved nice, and were really stable switch. My buddies pair had a problem right when he got them (pretty much first run of production) got them replaced and they fix the manu problems, and the have held up great from what i have heard and seen


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Nov 27 2003 8:48PM
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Astomp
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i would say ARV. atomics stomp gets annoying because of the binding. wieght that is.
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