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Armada Halos 170 + Marker Griffons 12 90mm

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Kjell
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Yo, just wondering if this is a good combo? 
Any blaring faults with either or would also be nice to know!
Sep 23 2010 6:29PM
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pigglywiggly
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Sounds great to me. Would be my top pick if i didnt get blue steeles.

need some more info though, height, weight, ability, etc
Sep 23 2010 6:41PM
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Kjell
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Don't know why I didn't say this in the first place but here ya go!

I'm 186cm (6'1), 68kg (150lbs).

As far as ability is concerned I can ski run without much difficulty and spend most of my time in the park doing jumps and rails.
Sep 24 2010 10:15AM
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pigglywiggly
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Oh well im 5 foot 8 130 pounds...so for you i would go with the 182? size (whatever is the 180ish) with the marker jesters, or some fks/ pivots
Sep 24 2010 10:33AM
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Mr_pretzel
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He dosent way much and he is asking a question so i dont think he needs a high din binding.
Sep 24 2010 10:48AM
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Kjell
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Alright cool, you sure I need stronger bindings?  The Jesters/FKS are about £50 ($80, I live in England) more expensive..
Will the longer skis feel heavier?
Sep 24 2010 10:59AM
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pigglywiggly
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You dont need the higher din necessarily. they are just a little more burlier (jester has a couple metal pieces). I would say get pair of fks 120 or pivot 12's, way more durable. Will hold up better if you gain some weight too

and i mean, its longer, so i guess? but not noticeable. Trust me man, like i said, im small and riding 171 blue steeles which measure true so they are longer than most other skis. As well as the blue steeles, the halos have rocker, so they ride short. Trust me man, you need a 182 without a doubt. 170 will be way to unstable and just short in general for you
Sep 24 2010 3:53PM
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Kjell
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Ah alright I see..  The only problem is that finding the Pivots or FKS is near impossible here in England...
I think I'll go for the Jester if I can't find the Pivot/FKS.
Thanks for the advice man and I'll definetly grab the longer skis!
Sep 24 2010 4:58PM
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robDAbank
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I think ski bartlett sell the pivot bidings but you have to call them, im in the uk too also thinking about buying Halos check my threads to see what a few people said about them, im 5ft 8 and think im going to get the 176 with a salomon sth 14 binding, the pivots are sick but dear + i dont think i ski that hard to need them?

Sep 24 2010 5:25PM
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Kjell
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Alright thanks man, I'll check them out I think I'll get Jesters though.  I'll get my whole setup from Freeze Pro Shop then and hopefully they can mount the bindings for me then aswell!

I'm thinking the Tom Wallisch Hot Doggers and Line Pin poles (111cm) aswell!
Sep 24 2010 6:18PM
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robDAbank
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Im also getting them boots? freeze wiil mount your bindings and post them for free if you buy both
Sep 25 2010 2:57PM
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Kjell
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Sweet!  I just gotta get some money together now!
Sep 25 2010 5:41PM
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_GaPeRstEEzE
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Aren't 111cm poles short for yo? I'm 5'9 (175cm) and use 125 poles
Sep 25 2010 7:02PM
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Kjell
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I ski 90% park and need the shorter poles so they don't get in the way all the time.  I rented 125cm this year and found them a little long.
Thanks for the feedback!
Sep 26 2010 6:33AM
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Kjell
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Ok, now I have a new dilemma has appeared, do I want the Pivot 14, FKS 140 or Marker Jester....

The Pivot and Jester I can get from a shop where they will be mounted for free.  The FKS is however looks awesome with the orange/black color scheme..

Finally I just want to double check that a 90mm brake will fit the Halos if mounted in the middle for park use?
Sep 28 2010 7:55AM
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Funnel
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You're good to go, man.
Sep 28 2010 10:23AM
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Big_Spence
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1. get fks or pivots. you'll be fine with the pivots, but the fks are more durable and look a hell of a lot cooler.
2. 90 mm brake would be fine.
3. line poles are shit. steal rentals and cut them down.
Sep 28 2010 10:40AM
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Kjell
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Awesome!!  On the note of the poles I changed my mind since my post and have decided on Armada Triads.
Sep 28 2010 12:00PM
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robDAbank
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line poles are shit, i had a set of pins sold them on ebay the day after i used them
Sep 28 2010 2:15PM
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Kjell
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They're that bad?!  How come?

I haven't heard anything bad about the Armada pole though so I think I'll definetly get a pair of the Triads.
Sep 29 2010 5:48AM
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Mr_pretzel
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They are fucking poles. A pole cant be good or bad.
Sep 29 2010 6:02AM
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Big_Spence
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unless you pay $50 for them and they break in less than a week.
AKA Line poles.
Sep 29 2010 9:46AM
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robDAbank
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I found the grips shit when i tried to push off on the flats my hand just slid down the pole, cant go wrong with scott poles
Sep 29 2010 2:10PM
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Kjell
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Ah ok, yeah I thought the tape grip on the pins looked a little questionable...
Sep 29 2010 3:43PM
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Pudge
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go fks if you can find any of last years left with a 90 mm brake. i got mine off altrec.com before the price went up like a hundred bucks but you could check f they have any left
Sep 29 2010 5:40PM
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Kjell
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Yeah I'm thinking FKS for sure, they look sooo sweet in orange/black! 
I live in England so ordering from the States is too expensive (Like $50 postage)....
Sep 30 2010 10:12AM
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