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Armada TST

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sam.gillin
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Hope this isn't a repost but has anyone ridden the TST's? Seem like an awesome ski. Any insight is appreciated.
Thanks,
Fishgills

http://www.evo.com/skis/armada-tst-travis-steeger-2012.aspx
Jan 2 2011 9:56PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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i never even heard of it. it's not on their site yet either. doubt anyone has them.
Jan 2 2011 10:10PM
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T.DUDE
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my local shop has/had them.
sold 8 pairs in two days.
Jan 2 2011 11:00PM
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.cam.
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Are they similar to the atomic access?
Jan 2 2011 11:05PM
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hsavage
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They are a mid season release of a next years ski. Look dope but don't know much about them.
Jan 3 2011 1:38AM
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tuna.
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a good buddy of mine has been riding them. in laymen's terms, they have the tip of the jj with the tail of the arv/ant. he's an armada rep and claims that it's the best all around ski they've put out so far.

it'll come out in 5 (i think) different sizes next year, so im sure it'll be a big seller for anyone looking for an everyday ski in their quiver.
Jan 3 2011 3:30AM
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kthnxbai.
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copy and paste from evo

Armada TST (Travis Steeger) Skis 2012: The Armada TST (Travis Steeger) Skis are an all-mountain/big mountain tool designed to let you explore the entire mountain; air the biggest cliffs, ski the deepest pow, and straight-line the steepest lines. With Armada’s Patented EST All- Mountain Rocker that boasts a progressive tip rocker and no tail rocker, there isn’t a turn or jump on the mountain the TST can’t make. This was the ski Travis Steeger envisioned so next time you find yourself in the middle of a great day, or on a perfect run; un-zip your coat, smile from ear to ear and giv’er for Travis.

Shape:Armada’s Patented EST All-Mountain Rocker boasts a progressive tip rocker and no tail rocker. Traditional camber underfoot and in the tail for more stability at high speeds and edge hold on hard pack.
Dimensions:156cm: 116/129/99/120 (11.5m) // 165cm: 117/130/100/121 (12.6m) // 174cm: 118/131/101/122 (14.7m) // 183cm: 119/132/102/123 (16.8m) // 192cm: 120/133/103/124 (18.9m)
Binding Compatibility:Requires a wide brake binding between 100mm and 110mm


We got them in at my shop, but haven't sold many yet.  The 165 release seems weird, not sure if it will sell a lot right now.  If only they released the 74 and i wouldve probably snagged a pair
Jan 3 2011 12:31PM
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Out2Pasture
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Evo has them with free shipping if anyone is interested

http://www.evo.com/skis/armada-tst-travis-steeger-2012.aspx#color=41609.Image.1.jpg

Jan 3 2011 1:53PM
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sam.gillin
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Seem like a solid ski. Anyone know where to get them for less than 675 haha?
Jan 3 2011 6:58PM
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onenerdykid
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bare in mind you are asking for a deal on a 2011/2012 ski. it's from the future, available now.
Jan 3 2011 7:11PM
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sam.gillin
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I realize its a ssssssuppppper longshot but whatever.
Jan 3 2011 8:55PM
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Chaka
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These look like the most perfect touring skis I could ever imagine...
Jan 3 2011 8:57PM
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sam.gillin
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exactly my thoughts...
Jan 3 2011 9:03PM
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jon@wh2o
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Everyone that has skied them to date at my hill has loved them. No question this is a great ski and for a good cause.
Jan 20 2011 12:03AM
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.cam.
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Does this not seem like they copied the atomic access AT ALL to anyone else?????
Jan 20 2011 6:10PM
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LukeTvich
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^ very possible because armada is made in atomic factorie
Jan 20 2011 6:13PM
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pghjibber
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you are right... armada's are built in the atomic factory

but dont you think its a little bit more probable this situation happened in reverse - with atomic ripping off the tst?

think about it... you have to parade all your shit around into someone elses factory for them to build it

whereas if you're atomic you just build your stuff whenever, you're not on someone elses schedule
Jan 20 2011 6:33PM
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.cam.
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They had it out first and armada has a knack for stealing other companies designs.....
Jan 20 2011 6:46PM
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tripnip
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i think you could rate them more to last years Czars with the tip rocker and the tapered tip(correct me if im wrong). but they looks dope
Jan 20 2011 7:28PM
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jon@wh2o
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Travis designed these skis himself a couple years a go now, so they are a unique ski, not a rip-off.
Jan 20 2011 7:43PM
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kthnxbai.
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this.  travis wanted a ski with the JJ tip and ANT tail aka TST.  Its not like having a ski with just a tip rocker and camber is a new concept.  This is just the Steeger/Armada take on it.
Jan 20 2011 8:08PM
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.cam.
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Ok thanks for telling me this. I would love to try these out.
Jan 20 2011 8:24PM
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Oyabun
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Tried the Armada TST "The Steeger" at Winter Park last week. It's a hybrid between the JJ and the ANT. Absolutely fantastic ski, super fun and much more versatile than the JJ.

Feb 10 2011 1:08PM
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steezystu2
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my dad rode them and nxt years jj's and said the tst bloew them out of the water...
Aug 11 2011 3:12PM
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AJizzle
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The access is a piece of shit compared to the tst, its not similar in flex, edge hold, stability at speed, performance in choppy snow, because the tst does all of that excedingly well and the access really doesn't. The access is a price point intermediate pow ski, and the tst is an awesome do it all ski that has amazing carving ability. As far as being a 100 underfootish tip rockered ski, there are a shit load of them, the shogun, vct turbo, hardside...etc.
Aug 11 2011 3:45PM
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AJizzle
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Wow didn't realize this thread was old
Aug 11 2011 3:47PM
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SKI.ING
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Well then your daddy didn't ride the JJs in powder probably
Aug 11 2011 4:39PM
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