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ARG VS JJ

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Holyflyingskiman
Posts: 385 - Karma: 18
Looking for a pow ski, mostly for resort pow. I'm 6' 180lbs. I want a ski that can destroy the pow, that can fly down the hill, I like to ski with some power. so ARG or JJ?
Oct 19 2009 10:51PM
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baaangthat
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geartalk and JJs. Someone correct me if im wrong, but arent ARGs pretty soft? making them not the best charge ski
Oct 19 2009 10:54PM
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Jamestown
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ARGs are relatively stiff for a fat ski.
Oct 19 2009 10:57PM
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Chaka
Posts: 424 - Karma: 79
your wrong they are very stiff. More big mountain powder oriented than the JJ
Oct 19 2009 11:01PM
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Shredaholic
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I would opt for the JJ coz IMO the ARG is over-kill for 90~95% of new schoolers ... Lyk seriously its great at wat it does but i cant think of many genuine situations that would warrant its usage if you follow ... JJ will be perfect and it skis lyk a normal ski with regular sidecut + camber underfoot
Oct 19 2009 11:11PM
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Chaka
Posts: 424 - Karma: 79
I feel the same way but I also think the ARG might be one of the most underrated pow skis out there. I have had no problems on groomers with my ARGs and my favorite thing about them is how well they destroy crud and variable snow. ARGs make everything not groomers feel like powder. If you want to charge hard and boost like a mofo and you have a ski for park or whatever, I would highly recommend the ARG. If you want more all mountain and more versatility go with the JJ.
Oct 19 2009 11:17PM
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backwardsrider
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ARG FTW

skis pow so much better than JJ. They arent even that bad on goomers and skied out shit.

Oct 19 2009 11:25PM
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Holyflyingskiman
Posts: 385 - Karma: 18
so args are okay on groomers? which would be better for e.c?
Oct 20 2009 2:30PM
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Chaka
Posts: 424 - Karma: 79
Honestly the ARG was not made for the east coast, go with something a little more versatile
Oct 20 2009 3:38PM
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californiagrown
Posts: 9794 - Karma: 2,014

when talking to people who own the ARG, you will get nothing put massive amounts of stokage from them.  seriously the best investment ever.  just searchbar ARG, and you will get many, many descriptions.  only take to heart the ones from people who own them. 

also, don't use them on ice if you plan to be in even a little amount of control.  that is all

Oct 20 2009 7:02PM
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Samckoy
Posts: 381 - Karma: 66
ARG are hands down an Awesome ski for powder, backcounty and heli skiing/big mountain. Though, that said, your paying more for a lighter ski that is a bit overkill for anyone who isn't a III+ skier. JJ on the other hand have a similar lightness but more sidecut for groomers and can handle variable conditions much better. If you don't have the ability, the JJ will still ride awesome, if you do, it'll make everything quite the ride. The JJ will handle shitty conditions much better on the resort, including cut up crud.

Inbounds: JJ for sure.

Backcountry/Heli-skiing ski: Give it some thought, but ARG would be my choice.
Nov 12 2009 12:12AM
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miemiec
Posts: 400 - Karma: 55

GET THE JJ.  I live on the east coast and own ARG's.  Trust me the ARG is a little overkill on the EC.  I really only use them when I go out west to visit family in WA and CO.  The JJ would be what you are looking for.

AND BTW for the post a couple above me, ARG's are stiff as hell.

Nov 13 2009 4:09PM
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