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Armada JJ or JJ AK???

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Capone3
Posts: 29 - Karma: 10
I'm not sure which size Armada JJ to purchase. I'm 6'2 and ~210 lbs. I ski very aggressively and I like powder, trees, steeps, etc...but I need something that is responsive on the groomers (and everything else) and does not ski like a pontoon. I live in the Pacific NW (Portland), which has me at Mt. Hood, usually, but I drive quite frequently to Whistler, or I visit family who live and ski in and around Salt Lake to sample a weekend of snow here and there. Has anyone demoed the AK, or the 185 cm, or is there someone who owns a pair that can tell me what they think? Many thanks for whatever feedback I can find here!
Nov 16 2011 10:48PM
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Blake.P
Posts: 9894 - Karma: 3,585
At your height and weight I would go ak. You will appreciate the added length and stiffness, plus 185 would be too short for you
Nov 16 2011 10:59PM
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Chaunceyskis
Posts: 2197 - Karma: 346
I'm nearly the same size as you and I have a 185 jj and love it but still wish I could rock the AK Butbhave yet to ride them...185 wouldn't be too short but you would love the 195s
Nov 17 2011 12:47AM
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sandflea
Posts: 31 - Karma: 10
I'm 6'1" 185, had the 185's... too short. I now have the 195 AK's, go 195.

Nov 17 2011 1:26AM
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Skiingsnow
Posts: 1567 - Karma: 797
im 6'3' 165 and will likely be buying aks
Nov 17 2011 9:04AM
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grambo
Posts: 1125 - Karma: 93
AK's for sure, because you have the height and weight of an actual man, congratulations.
Nov 17 2011 12:29PM
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Jo_n
Posts: 77 - Karma: 50
AK for anyone at your weight and above 6'0. you will like them much better!
Nov 17 2011 5:48PM
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Funnel
Posts: 7816 - Karma: 1,534
No question that you should have the AK's.
Nov 17 2011 7:22PM
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