this years AR5s are gonna be really good. thicker edges and base, but i don't think they're comparable to the chronics new edges and bases. the only downside to the chronics is that i've heard from more than one person on this site that they're pretty much a park only ski - not really good all mountain skis.
so between the AR5s and the chronics, it's pretty much give and take.
but i've heard nothing but good stuff about 4frnts, so those are probably a good bet, too.
i guess it all really depends on what you're going to use the ski for - for park only you'll probably want to go with the Lines, for a 50/50 between park and all mountain go with the Armadas, and for a more 40/60 park and all mountain go with the 4frnts.
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