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Armada AR6 Ski length?

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starrdog7
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I know this is a shitty reoccurring thread, but local ski shops have given me so much different freaking recommendations I am now super confused, thinking I knew enough, realizing i know nuttin.

Anyway, I am 6ft, 175 pounds and about to buy some armada AR6 skis. It is obviously between the 176 and 181 although which one is best? love ripping the mountain, but want this ski so I can start having more fun in the parks jibbing and what not. Will not be really doing any rails, getting to old, plus wrecked myself on them too much in the past, but love little hits around the mountain and big booters 50+.

Want the 176 to make spins easier, but want the 181 for stability. So how much difference does that extra 5 cm really make (no innuendo implied)? Can a newschooler who knows these skis and what they are actually talking about help me out please.


Feb 20 2010 2:38PM
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mmckechnie
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I'm 5'10" and have 176 armada pipe cleaners.  I find their length perfect for both stability and spinning.  Since you're 6 feet about 5 cms taller than me, I'd think the 181 would be a perfect length for you. 
Feb 20 2010 2:58PM
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ike.
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ive heard that armada runs a little long, but i would still go 181, i have a friend who is like 5'8 and rode 177 afterbangs and liked em alot so id go longer.
Feb 20 2010 2:59PM
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starrdog7
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yeah, i was leaning toward the 181's as i ride the 180 mojo 94's that are mounted further back than I would mount the AR6's, which with a more central mount will make the 181 feel smaller anyway. Any other good NS'ers advice out there?
Feb 20 2010 3:46PM
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T-Nutcracker
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depends on your preferece.
im 5' 9" and ski the 176 ar6 and I love the stabitily.
so i'd say go 181, especially if youre planning to center monunt them. also the ar6 seem perfect for you because they have  a little harder flex on tails so they preform good both in and outside park.
the only advantage of having the 176 ones is smaller weight, but i doubt you could feel the difference.
Feb 20 2010 4:55PM
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Bittner
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finally a reccomidation thread that isnt like
im 6 ft wt size should i get
but anyways im 5'9 with 176 thalls not the ar6 but there very similar and there perfect size i would def say 181 for you
Feb 20 2010 5:01PM
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Mike.Steezze
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Im 6'5' (yeah huge) and ride the 181 ar6's, I have no trouble spinning them off booters and kickers. I have not been on many similar skis but they dont seem to ride overly long to me. I also dont think that the 5 cm will make a big difference when using them on the jumps either but when you wanna charge down a big line or end up in deeper snow that little extra length is really nice. I'd say go with 181
Feb 20 2010 6:42PM
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Jamestown
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I'm 5'11" 160lbs and I ride 181 AR6s. Love em. Definitely not too much to handle, very easy to handle in the park.
Feb 20 2010 6:58PM
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starrdog7
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thanks for the input, looks like I will go for the 181's!!! ordering today.
Feb 21 2010 1:30PM
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