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Arv or El rey??

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TheScratch
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Wannasweet all mountain ski and i dont really see the difference in these two skis, whats better for me who skis 40% park 60% rest of mountain, let me know giys
Mar 12 2012 12:43AM
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SKI.ING
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First differences are in construction. The ARV will have a faster base, and full sidewall construction. The El Rey is cap construction with a slower base. This leads to the price difference you will see between the two.

As for performance they will both serve you well all over the mountain, with the el rey doing better in the park and the ARV doing better in powder and chopped snow due to its width and flex pattern. Both will serve you well either way though.
Mar 12 2012 12:54AM
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TheScratch
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thx dude what does the difderent side wall mean?? like the difference in cap and full side wall
Mar 12 2012 1:16AM
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SKI.ING
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http://armadaskis.com/ski-technology/

If you scroll down they will explain it in technical terms for you about the construction. But from my experiences and information from others, full sidewall gives you a smoother, more stable ride. Cap construction the sheet rolls all the way down to meet with the ski edge and it is more durable, although if you bust it then its harder to fix in the end than a full sidewall.

I would really just think, do you want to spend the extra money, and do you value the outside park performance alot because thats what the ARV is getting you. Having owned ARVs though, they are sick in the park man because the nose is really really soft and you can do alot of fun things with that.
Mar 12 2012 1:22AM
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TheScratch
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i dont ski enough park i ski more groomers and crap
Mar 12 2012 1:36AM
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Johnson.Show
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I can't speak for the el ray, but I did demo a set of ARV's and they felt very nice everywhere on the mountain.
Mar 12 2012 1:39AM
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SKI.ING
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ARV then man hands down. Just mount it more forward as the recommended line is far back, I wish I had.
Mar 12 2012 2:06AM
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TheScratch
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whys that??
Mar 12 2012 2:13AM
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SKI.ING
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^Just more fun in the park for spins and stuff.
Mar 12 2012 2:30AM
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YewTard
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I absolutely love my ARVs. By far the most playful all mtn ski I've ever had. It's also nice that you can take them anywhere on the mountain in any conditions and not have to worry about em.
Mar 12 2012 12:47PM
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PeteMez
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Maybe have a look at AR7 too, they're somewhere in between with a 50/50 sidewall. I've just got mine today and i can't wait to ride them. However, if you're set on these two, I'd say the ARV for sure.
Mar 12 2012 1:19PM
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c4t_l0ver
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He doesnt do spins.
Mar 26 2012 11:31AM
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BIG_AIR_McGRAIL
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i dont know anything about the arv's, but ive got the el rey's and theyre a little stiff, but that only means durability really and i like them a lot. good for park and mountain.
Apr 9 2012 9:15PM
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Dmarc
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this i love my ar7s
Apr 9 2012 11:17PM
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