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El Rey vs AR6

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AR6-UK
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K, so i thought i had just got an awesome deal on some AR6s in a 181 but my shop called me today with "stock issues" and had none left and cant get any either. It seems that nowhere in the UK has them in a 181 or at a decent price right now either.

The shop offerd me 179 El Reys for 160 pounds, which is about $250? I think less actually. Question is should i get the El Reys or pay 350 EUros for the AR6 shipped from Germany? Thats more than double the price of the Reys about £330.

Worth it? I cant decide. El reys seem to be a pretty damn similar ski in terms of dimensions. How much difference will there be? Any advice guys? Will the AR6s really prove to me they are worth the $300-350 extra?
Mar 25 2009 7:48PM
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S3B
Posts: 251 - Karma: 24
ar6: better core and sandwich construction
el rey: fleet core and cap construction,
same base, and obviously slightly different geometry too,
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Mar 25 2009 8:01PM
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AR6-UK
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Thanks but what would you do, considering im not loaded im tempted by the cheaper option but would i regret it?
Mar 25 2009 8:06PM
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matt3568
Posts: 451 - Karma: 19
Freeze still have 181s, they are legit


really good price too, and AR6s are sick
Mar 25 2009 8:12PM
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S3B
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the el rey sounds like a good deal, i doubt you'll regret it, especially if by next year you'll be able to afford the ar6 and have the el rey as a rock ski.  so i guess you have to ask yourself if you're looking for a ski you're gonna hold on to for a couple of seasons or one to just finish of this year? and what is your financial situation going to be next year.  i guess it's what you're used to as well, personally i like quality gear, a cap construction is obviusly inferior, so consider how much you'll end up abusing these skis and how long they will realisticaly last, you get what you pay for. 

personally i'm saving up for next years Pipecleaner, i don't really care if i get a deal or not i just want a good ski that i will hold on to for as long as it lasts,
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Mar 25 2009 8:14PM
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AR6-UK
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No they dont lol.

Thats who i bought from im afraid. Their stock update it super slow so they have actually sold out in 181. I bought the skis last week but they called me today saying they are out of stock. :(

Im guessing you're from the UK? Any ideas?
Mar 25 2009 8:18PM
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AR6-UK
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Bump
Mar 26 2009 8:19PM
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Z_rob
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from what ive heard the AR6 is a magnificent ski id say if it is no rush to buy the ski now then save and get the AR6
Mar 27 2009 1:57AM
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hnosyalnif
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AR6 is the better ski but I haven't ridden either so it is just what I have read.  Would be worth spending the extra money and I would say most people would agree.  You can always wait a bit longer and wait for some more discounts to come along at the end of the season.

Did Freeze mention when they were getting new stock?
Mar 27 2009 9:40AM
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AR6-UK
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Thats them out for the year now :(

Would you honestly pay 350 euros (plus shipping) for the AR6 vs 160 pounds for the El Rey?
Mar 27 2009 11:01AM
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searle
Posts: 152 - Karma: 18
I Have this years Ar6s mounted center with griffons and I love them. Noses are medium flex so you can still butter and tails are popy and do awesome on jumps. Bases hold up amazing same as sidewall and edges. Only down side is topsheet, but thats what you get with armada and it doesnt effect your skinng

Overall: Great Ski!
Mar 27 2009 3:46PM
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matt3568
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Yeah I'm from the UK. I remember when I was looking for the AR6 during the autumn and it was really difficult to find them in a 181. Most online shops only stocked sizes up to the 176. I'm skiing on the 176 model anyway, but I could have ordered the 181 through my local store if I wanted to, direct from Armada.

Try visiting/ringing up Armada dealers and see if they can order any direct from the factory, or buy some second hand from here on B/S/T.

If all else fails, I'll sell you my 176 AR6s at the end of the season haha
Mar 28 2009 9:17AM
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Tronic
Posts: 236 - Karma: 11
the Ar6 are without a doubt a better ski, but ive been on my el reys for about 30 days with no complaints. i really dont think you can go wrong with armada in general
Mar 28 2009 1:38PM
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lilwhiz165
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personally i think ar6s are a better ski and they also have a better design
Mar 28 2009 4:47PM
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