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'10 Armada AR6 or '10 Liberty LTE

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i.ski.troll.
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I really hate too make this thread.  But, I really need some help here.  I am looking into getting one of these skis.  I'm done with Line, every pair of them that I have had has blown out and need something more durable.  I have heard good things about both of these skis and that they are very similar. 

I am 5'11" and 150lbs.  I will be riding these 100% park in the midwest, and mounting them at true center. 
What are some Pros and Cons of each of these skis?

Hope I did not forget anything, Thanks NS.
Feb 14 2010 7:27PM
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Afeld
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The only other park ski I have ridden before was the K2 extreme, so take this with a grain of salt

 i love my armadas. An all around great ski. So durable,  its 70ish day and the are still holding up great. No core shots, delam or any of that shit, only some top sheet chipping. And I haven't been the nicest to these skis either; accidental rocks and roots, rails overshooting/knuckling, these bad boys have survived handsomely. \
Riding wise I have really to compare it to. I like it much more than the K2. It is not a noodle, it will definitely butter or carve depending on what you want to do. I find it very responsive, but again I have nothing to compare it to. Bottomline: I love this ski!

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Feb 14 2010 7:37PM
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i.ski.troll.
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Alright, thanks for a solid review.  +k. 

Also anybody know much about the Disorderlys and how they compare to these?
Feb 14 2010 7:48PM
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DaveM
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Disorderly is a pretty solid ski but i think one the most durable skis out there right now is armada. I have last years AR6 and the only real damage on the skis is to the topsheet. If you want something that last definetly go for Armada.
Feb 14 2010 7:59PM
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DBAKE
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If you want a good ski i would HIGHLY recomend AR6s soooo god dam durable i have had them since 07/08 and still rideing them, light poppy and perfect flex i have hit some pretty big ass jumps and at high speed and they stay solid they carve really well and are just great, top sheet chips a little but ehh its normal and they slay rails.
Feb 14 2010 8:19PM
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Pinguu
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I own Liberty LTE's. THE best park ski I have ever ridden. So much pop, yet really playful and buttery tips. Lightest ski I've ever picked up. And they've been good to me. Buy Liberty
Feb 16 2010 4:11PM
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Chilly.
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If your going to be riding all park then get the LTE for sure. The AR6 is meant to be a park ski that you can ski all mountain with while the LTE is mostly a park ski. Also the LTE has a bamboo core and its soooooo light! I would recommend against center mounting either of these skis because neither are fully symmetrical so the skis wont flex like they are supposed to...but do whatever you want
Feb 16 2010 4:18PM
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T-Holt
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I mounted them 2.5 back. Honestly, 2.5 isn't that much, and your skis will flex more naturally. I can't say too much for the, because I haven't skied them that much, but so far, they've proven to be a super fun, light, and poppy ski. They're pretty soft too, which is nice for butters and stuff. Overall a really playful ski.
Feb 20 2010 10:43AM
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T-Holt
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I'm talkin about the Liberty LTEs
Feb 20 2010 10:46AM
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