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Armada AR6

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GDeals
Posts: 168 - Karma: 230
Im deciding witch ski i should get for next season/windells camp (maybe)... and i want to hear from people that use that ski and if they liked it or not.....
Apr 21 2010 11:38PM
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.Emerson.
Posts: 1548 - Karma: 16
No, witches ride brooms
Apr 21 2010 11:39PM
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GDeals
Posts: 168 - Karma: 230
you know what...... thats true.....
**which***
Apr 21 2010 11:41PM
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C_Perin
Posts: 944 - Karma: 156
I could be wrong but i want to say that Armada is not making the AR6 next year and the AR7 is replacing it.. but i may be mistaken
Apr 21 2010 11:44PM
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HIRO
Posts: 548 - Karma: 34
I've heard that it's a sick ski for park but still holds its own on the rest of the mountain, so definitely a solid choice for Windells or whatever. That said, I'd recommend checking out some smaller companies' skis (Liberty, Icelantic, etc.). They're dope, usually perform extremely well due to the quality control that comes out of a small operation, and nobody will ever give you shit for being a trendwhore.
Apr 21 2010 11:45PM
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Ryanvdonk
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my binding ripped out and they're soft...i wouldnt buy them again cause of how noodley they are, tho i would be interested in looking at AR7s as they're supposed to be stiffer. edges held up well.
Apr 21 2010 11:46PM
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Broseph_Stalin
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i have the most recent ar6 and its soo durable, and not too heavy. im 5 9 and 150 and i use the 171 (in case you we wondering). the are really fun too not only in the park
Apr 21 2010 11:46PM
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tbayjibber
Posts: 326 - Karma: 62
WHICH WITCH IS WHICH?
Apr 22 2010 12:52AM
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ski-plastic
Posts: 311 - Karma: 64
Fuck really?! Mine rockered in a few months. Big chips out of top sheet as well but thats standard
Apr 22 2010 5:36AM
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GDeals
Posts: 168 - Karma: 230
how are they with butters and rails?
Apr 22 2010 10:36AM
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Mike.Steezze
Posts: 407 - Karma: 17
They are very buttery and playful in the tips, but a stiffer tail for huge jumps. and hold up very well on rails. excellent durability but if you want a bit more buttery ski id say thall because it has the milled out butter zones.
Apr 22 2010 2:31PM
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GDeals
Posts: 168 - Karma: 230
great thanks alot.... i will definatly be buying these skis for next season....
Apr 22 2010 11:39PM
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punkrock32
Posts: 1183 - Karma: 21
AR6's I believe are a real good ski.  As everyone above mentioned they are fairly soft in the tips, and medium in the tails.  I never had any problems after a seasons use, and then two winters on urbans.  I never lost any edge, the top sheets chip a bit but it really doesn't matter.  If they indeed have stiffened the AR7, I will for sure be looking to purchase it.
Apr 23 2010 7:53PM
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EmperorKuzco
Posts: 6660 - Karma: 254
theyre an awesome ski and the topsheet is sick
Apr 23 2010 9:17PM
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.jon
Posts: 2121 - Karma: 345
I bought this year's after riding Volkl Walls for a while and I noticed that the AR6s feel a lot more lively. Their flex is very versatile for park skiing... Tthey hold up just as well as the Walls on jumps but feel more playful (and lighter) on rails. I mounted them true center and, although they're not true twins, they still ride switch as well as my true twin Walls did.
Apr 24 2010 2:09PM
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95romeo
Posts: 276 - Karma: -99
i would definently recemond the Ar6 i had them last year and afterbangs this year and definently regret not getting this years :p greeat ski
Apr 26 2010 12:15PM
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steezecheese
Posts: 63 - Karma: 208
oh snap!!! that would really suck. i love my AR6 so sick for urban shit.
Apr 26 2010 3:12PM
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Ryanvdonk
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ar7s will be sick, not such a floppy noodle. THalls might have the same shape and their flex wasnt a whole lot different to begin with.
Apr 26 2010 5:37PM
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