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K2 Domain vs Armada Ar7

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adamwhit8
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So im here on the east coast, about 140 pounds and about 6 feet tall. I do about 90% park, 10% groomers, and 0% powder. So im just taking opinions here, what do you guys prefer and why?
Oct 11 2011 4:44PM
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tomPietrowski
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Why not go and try to demo both, then you know exactly what your getting. All you get here is opions, wheras if you ski the skis yourself you know what suits you the best. Durability wise all skis will break if you ski rails hard all the time, so dont worry about dursability reviews here they tend to be very biased.
Oct 11 2011 4:47PM
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adamwhit8
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problem is, all of the shops/mountains near me do not demo skis, so i have to base my decision on opinions unfortunately
Oct 11 2011 5:05PM
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CassiusClay
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Do you think you'd prefer a stiffer or softer park ski?

Based on what you've given... stiff = AR7, soft = Domain
Oct 11 2011 5:30PM
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adamwhit8
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i like something that is durable but i have only dealt with stiff skis but im willing to try different options
Oct 11 2011 6:51PM
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[evan]
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I just bought this years AR7s and damn do they feel fun, just from using thier pre-mounted model and rocking around in the store they felt sick!
Oct 11 2011 7:40PM
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adamwhit8
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good to hear!
Oct 11 2011 7:48PM
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@tlas
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ar7 will be a better all round ski for park or railing groomers. the domain is more of a jib ski its softer and symetric. i think both are superb skis so you cant go wrong with any choice
Oct 11 2011 7:54PM
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CassiusClay
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They're both very durable skis. The domain will feel softer and honestly a little more dead than the AR7, but with this you can butter/dick around more. AR7's will be softer and feel like they've got more pop and life. Which will perform better on rails? Probs the domain. Which will perform better on jumps? Probs the AR7.
Oct 11 2011 9:15PM
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adamwhit8
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sounds good, i think im aiming for the ar7s right now but not too different

Oct 11 2011 10:32PM
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snl093
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not to change you mind but why you pick those 2?? the scratch(s4) is a really good park ski also
Oct 11 2011 11:12PM
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CassiusClay
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I meant to say the AR7's would be stiffer, my apologies. The good news is you've got two great skis you're picking from, it just depends on your riding style as to which you choose.
Oct 11 2011 11:33PM
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adamwhit8
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yeah, now heres the problem, my park is crazy icy sometimes, and i want a ski that i can still screw around on outside the park a little, but messing around is the only thing i like to do... soo what do you think is my best option?

Oct 12 2011 3:32PM
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That_One_Dude
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Ar7, and if your looking for a softer ski like the domain, check out the T-Hall. Both will be better than the domain out of the park and still kill it in the park.
Oct 12 2011 9:17PM
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adamwhit8
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cool thanks for input but im more of a rail guy so i might actually like the domain in some cases
Oct 12 2011 10:32PM
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