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Line or Armada skis

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Bgoldy99
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What up! I am really looking for a new set of skis! I really want to buy a pair of Line or Armada's. I was wondering which ones I should get. I have heard mixed reviews about the A-Bang, so any input on A-bang. Also I have heard some good things about the Armada elray.
I live in the midwest, so not too many jumps, but i hit a lot of urban. I like a soft flexy ski that I can play around with.
I am 5 4 about 110 LBS. Any help I will +K
Thanks!
Feb 22 2012 5:06PM
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VD.
Posts: 4054 - Karma: 4,565

The afterbang is heavier but softer whilst the el rey is lighter but stiffer. Mess Van Lierop grew up skiing in a fridge he got pick up by armada rode el reys for a while but is now on ar7s ... you can see his progression over time. Just type in his name into google and you can watch his edits, here's a link to a few.

here's him on el reys a couple of years back

http://flatlandcrew.com/mees-van-lierop-slaying-montana.php

check out one of his recent edits on his ns profile - mees

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Feb 22 2012 7:48PM
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joshua
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Don't EVER EVER EVER get suckered into buying afterbangs, worst park ski on the market right now IMO.
Feb 22 2012 8:00PM
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Crispy.
Posts: 6108 - Karma: 7,678
I agree with this right here. Horrible durability and are sooo heavy.
Feb 22 2012 8:21PM
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joshua
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And they only get heavier, not to mention the slowest base presently known to mankind.
Feb 22 2012 8:23PM
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Bgoldy99
Posts: 73 - Karma: 19
thanks for all your feedback. I think im going to get the masterminds.
K+ for alllll
Feb 22 2012 8:55PM
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_Jeffrey_
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i have had afterbangs all season. I like them no durability issues yet. i don't know what you guys are complaining about, but other people probably ski harder than me.
Feb 22 2012 9:38PM
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L-Dollo
Posts: 639 - Karma: 45
lol im the same height and weight but i have had the chronic and the afterbang and i didnt like either i like a light ski that is flexible get the armada t hall or i also have liberty lte which i love but deff not line hope i helped +k
Feb 22 2012 11:46PM
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Yeezy
Posts: 1652 - Karma: 206
Traded my friend my skis(Armada alpha 1s) for his afterbangs for ONE day just to try something new, great for rails, but the durability is a total joke, there heavier than shit, and like pointed out above, slower than that blonde receptionist at the dentist. The el reys are light and super durable, not very playful though, especcially for someone as light as you. Go with the mastermind, Armada Halos, Thalls, or the moment jib(Renos).
Good Luck Hope this helped!
Feb 23 2012 12:16AM
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VD.
Posts: 4054 - Karma: 4,565
If you do decide to get the moments you can get last year's for a decent price on evo outlet
Feb 23 2012 1:44AM
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Montana_Hoodrat
Posts: 1953 - Karma: 1,481
LINE masterminds if you're on a budget, Alpha 1s if money isn't an issue.
Feb 23 2012 1:57AM
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Casual.
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if you're looking for a park ski from line, get the chronic. honestly i miss skiing on mine, too fun.
Feb 23 2012 2:27PM
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redbull247
Posts: 89 - Karma: 44
Armada all the way! If you want a ski that will last you for a long time, armada skis are the best, they ride great and look sick! I've wouldn't trust any other ski company for all around park! If you go with armada the thall and Alpha 1's are the way to go! So poppy, playful and durable!
Feb 23 2012 4:24PM
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SHIZ
Posts: 384 - Karma: 365
Are the masterminds any good? I am thinking about getting a pair
Mar 4 2012 12:24AM
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Yeezy
Posts: 1652 - Karma: 206
lighter than really everything else, durability isnt great though. Super forgiving and stable BEGINNER park ski though.
Mar 4 2012 1:06AM
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SHIZ
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Thanks!
Mar 4 2012 1:20AM
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SkiLefley
Posts: 1073 - Karma: 954
Finally someone knows what they are talking about. All my friends say armada sucks and they have lines. They go through atleast a pair a year. And I can get atleast 2 seasons out of my armadas. I'm riding next years alphas. Sickest ski on the market nextto the halo
Mar 4 2012 10:01AM
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