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  • Advice Needed.. Line SFB vs Armada TST vs Nordica Patron
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Replying to Advice Needed.. Line SFB vs Armada TST vs Nordica Patron

On_a_Quest:
Hey everyone... I am looking for advice for a all/big mountain/powder ski. 

Me:
I am 5-11 3/4 tall and weigh 180lbs.  I ski at a level II.  I am 26 and hoping this ski will grow with me from level II to level III.  I have the Salomon Quest 12 boots. 

Type of skiiing:
I live east but do the bulk of my skiing out west.  When the conditions are right, I am looking for pow, bowls, tree skiing, and explore back country if I'm with someone who knows where to go.  I enjoy the groomers, but only if the pow isnt around.  When I'm on the groomers I carve a little and like to go fast.  I dont hit the park but will hit some lips and jumps on/off trail.  So I want a ski that will do well in the pow and crud but also perform on the groomers when the pow conditions arent ideal. 

Options:
I have narrowed it down to these skis but I am def open to any suggestions!

Line Sir Francis Bacon
Nordica Patron
Armada TST
Armada JJ


My local store has:
- the Patron's 185 for $699 or $949 with FKS 140's mounted and waxed.  I can get them down a little considering I bought my boots here
- JJ's for $699 or $924 w/ griffon mounted/waxed.  again I can get them down
-TST's are $675 or $869.85 w/ bindings etc

Any advice and input is much appreciated! let me know if you need any more info.

Thanks!

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