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Armada ARV

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partyalex
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Looking to buy some new skis in the sales this year as my current ones have been torn apart by shitty snow/rocks in france over the last week.

I'm leaning towards a pair of Armada ARV's with marker griffons as they're both on sale, i'm 5'6" and 145lbs, ski all over the mountain and spend a few afternoons in the park when i'm on a trip, if there's powder i'll ski that too. looking at getting these in a 175 as i'm a fairly aggressive rider and on a pair that are way too short at the moment (160).

Anyone have any experience of these skis? reviews seems to be really positive but i'd like to hear from people who've been on these a whole season and not an afternoon at a demo.

Thanks NS!
Apr 6 2011 5:51PM
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Avifarer
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I work on trail crew at my mountain and i ski 5 times a week. I have had 175 arvs for a few years now. I have rode these pretty much all year last year, and most of this year when not on my bibbys. I ride these on bulletproof snow or 45 cm days. Dont really matter these things rip everywhere. Mine are getting a bit noodly now but shit happens.
Apr 6 2011 6:38PM
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partyalex
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awesome, thanks for the reply, man.

they sound like a great choice for a one ski quiver. i ski about a month a year plus some indoor stuff so they're gonna be with me a long time i hope!
Apr 6 2011 6:47PM
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partyalex
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bump!

ordered these but they're yet to be mounted, now i'm considering switching to the Volkl Bridge instead as i'd love a slightly rockered ski.

thoughts anyone?!
Apr 7 2011 7:17PM
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