Member of the Month

hi_vis360
November, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

durability of arv?

profile picture
Crystalrossi
Posts: 804 - Karma: 11
I may have found a good deal on last years Armada ARV. Im just worried about their durability. I just seems like I've heard about a lot of delam issues. I wont be using them for rails though I have another set of skis for that. Just tell me what all you guys think.
------------------
'Sal is a dumbass'
-my dad after watching the x games
Oct 3 2004 11:31PM
0 0
profile picture
thejackamo
Posts: 1785 - Karma: 11
they should be fine. they really only had problems in the park last year, but if you're just doing BC stuff, you should be ok.


_____________________
i curse your pubes with the fleas of a thousand camels
Oct 3 2004 11:33PM
0 0
profile picture
Crystalrossi
Posts: 804 - Karma: 11
what all do you mean for park. I'd like to use them as kind of a ski for everything, in the park except for rails and in the bc.
------------------
'Sal is a dumbass'
-my dad after watching the x games
Oct 3 2004 11:42PM
0 0
profile picture
airhead1263
Posts: 103 - Karma: 10
I'm thinkin about gettin this year's ARV's. I'm 5'10 158 lbs and movin to jackson hole for the winter. I'll ski park when the snows bad and powder when its good. Think I should go with 175 arv? or any other suggestions(I've been skiing 171 1080 for the past 2 years)
Oct 4 2004 1:08AM
0 0
profile picture
Crystalrossi
Posts: 804 - Karma: 11
Thats what im trying to do too. ski powder when its there and park when theres no new snow. Im 5'10 160lbs and I've always skied some old 177 rossignols. I'm thinking about the arv 175's or the bc 176's. Ive thought about moving up to a 182 bc or 185 arv. what do you guys think?
------------------
'Sal is a dumbass'
-my dad after watching the x games
Oct 4 2004 3:59PM
0 0
profile picture
Tha_Grouch
Posts: 2216 - Karma: 14
I am 6'3' and have the new ARV's they are sick. I realllly don't like the red on the 175's. kinda gay. If you think you can handle them and want a lot of float go with the 185's, but otherwise stay in the mid/low 170's to low 180's.

Have you thought about motherships? Mojo's? pistols? ... also other good options.


'Heh Heh ... All Right.' ~Quagmire
Oct 16 2004 11:19PM
0 0
profile picture
Kev
Posts: 7411 - Karma: 35
im 6ft 160lbs, and im having trouble deciding 176 or 182 bc, im mostly going to be riding park, east coast, but make alot of trips out west, and i think im leaning towars 182. I ride 177 cusson 1080's right now.
I have ridden arv 175's and though they were dope! but they did feel alittle small, and a 185 arv in the park is a little big. espically if not a pro star. we need a size inbetween!
Sponsored By Your Mom
Drop Cliff's, Not Bombs
Make Turns, Not War
Bomb Hills, Not People
Member #259
Oct 17 2004 10:09AM
0 0
profile picture
Kev
Posts: 7411 - Karma: 35
unless i can get my hands on a pair of karmas in 177. but until then im pretty sure im shooting for 182 bc. the running surface is like 179cm, and if you mount them on the forward line im sure they'll handle like a shorter ski.

or you could just go balls out and get the 185 arv instead of the 182 bc. sorry for stealing your thread hope i gave some input.....
Sponsored By Your Mom
Drop Cliff's, Not Bombs
Make Turns, Not War
Bomb Hills, Not People
Member #259
Oct 17 2004 10:50AM
0 0
profile picture
Crystalrossi
Posts: 804 - Karma: 11
oh no problem on stealing the thread, im trying to decide the same thing get the 185 ARV or probably ride a little better on some 182 BC's. For me I'm sure it will just come down to what I can get for the cheapest. Anyone got any good deals????
hyperlite wakeboards!
Oct 20 2004 1:51AM
0 0
profile picture
Tha_Grouch
Posts: 2216 - Karma: 14
$446 for my 04-05 ARV's. :) 25% off at christy's. yeeaa.


'Heh Heh ... All Right.' ~Quagmire
Oct 20 2004 11:19AM
0 0
profile picture
Kev
Posts: 7411 - Karma: 35
d-structre has 2004 182 mo ships for $469 CDN which is $376 american.
not quite arv's or scratch bc's but fit the same catergory.

i would try to find something local for last years stuff, call around. if you want 2005 model anything your looking at full price., unless someone can hook you up.
Sponsored By Your Mom
Drop Cliff's, Not Bombs
Make Turns, Not War
Bomb Hills, Not People
Member #259
Oct 20 2004 12:54PM
0 0
profile picture
ViperSki
Posts: 1049 - Karma: 35
dude crystal and airheard you are like in the exact same boat as me. and basically the exact same size and weight. ive ridden 174 scratch FS the last two years and i think im going to move up to the 182 BC for this year. thats if i can find it for a decent price cuz they are damn expensive, maybe you should look at the 180 MSPs? ive heard those are a great ski with a great warranty as well.


Never shall innocent blood be shed, yet the blood of the wicked shall flow like a river. The Three shall spread their blackened wings and be the vengeful striking hammer of God.

Oct 20 2004 12:59PM
0 0
profile picture
Crystalrossi
Posts: 804 - Karma: 11
yeah I like everything I've heard about the 180 MSP but the thing is they are pretty hard to find it seems. I just dont think I can find a pair for a decent price.

hyperlite wakeboards!
Oct 20 2004 3:18PM
0 0
profile picture
Tha_Grouch
Posts: 2216 - Karma: 14
My first suggestion is try jibij in Boulder, CO. www.jibij.com and then after that try christy's sports... And ask 'is that the best you can do?' ususally they are pretty flexible.



'Heh Heh ... All Right.' ~Quagmire
Oct 20 2004 4:08PM
0 0
profile picture
bakerpunk
Posts: 884 - Karma: 1,126
how are the arv's for like park i'm 6'3 and i'm seriously looking into the 185's i ski both park and bc alot.








http://beyondthenorm.fallingsnow.net/downloads.php
Oct 20 2004 11:02PM
0 0
profile picture
Tha_Grouch
Posts: 2216 - Karma: 14
I dunno about park... I would stay away from rails obviously if you want to keep them nice.. but as for jumps... they should do pretty well... full wood core and a carbon fiber stringer... but I am also 6'3 and will be using them probably strictly for fresh snow and BC. I have shatty mad_trix for park.


'Heh Heh ... All Right.' ~Quagmire
Oct 21 2004 12:23PM
0 0
profile picture
Capurnicus
Posts: 9947 - Karma: 1,886
I've skied AR5's for two seasons and mine are in perfect condition.

- Patrickยทpatproductions.com
Looks like rain to me.
Oct 21 2004 12:28PM
0 0
profile picture
patg
Posts: 1223 - Karma: 12
this years shit is so much tighter than last years. the production is like 200x better. they look like different skis
Oct 22 2004 2:01PM
0 0
profile picture
yoda.
Posts: 56 - Karma: 10
Indestructible is Armada.



May the force be with you
Oct 23 2004 3:10AM
0 0
profile picture
candidefan04
Posts: 755 - Karma: 11
armada had sidewall problems last year right?

GMM_Represent
Oct 23 2004 9:04AM
0 0
profile picture
SteveXs2
Posts: 7922 - Karma: 40
My Armadas got some chips on the side of them just from the edge of one ski choppin into the other ski. It doesn't affect the way you ride or the performance of the ski or anything, I say get a pair.


-------------------

gethyped.net
azadadventures
shamesmountain
Oct 23 2004 10:36AM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)