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NEED NEW SKIS PLEASE HELP

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ryanilliams
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Right now i have a 2010 armada T-Hall and i love it. But the construction is a bit old school now and they're loosing theyre pop and whatnot.

 The ski i want has to be:

1.Buttery but not to buttery that i wash out on landings.
2. Holds a great edge.
3.DURABLE.

I was thinking. Armada Halo, ARV, Possibly the T-Hall ( might be to soft).
 
If you could help that would be great!!!!!
thanks.

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Aug 18 2012 3:34PM
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Hamster.
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If you love the T-Hall, but think its too soft, get the AR7, its basically the same thing but a bit stiffer (may differ in other ways give or take, never ridden them myself just using tech information), if someone wants to correct me on that, go ahead.
Aug 18 2012 3:37PM
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Hamster.
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sorry for the dub post, but to add on.....from stories Armada is quite durable, I wouldn't fuck with success if you like them.
Aug 18 2012 3:38PM
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ryanilliams
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Thanks man!!! Im just thinking that the new T-hall wont be the same! no one really rides it haha. Edollo, mike and B-dog all ride the ARV, Halo, AR7 n stuff....
Aug 18 2012 3:40PM
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Hamster.
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First of all, ride on what feels most comfortable to you, not the pros. Second, I do believe Casabon rides the T-Hall, unless he changed, I haven't been really keeping up to date. Third, I do think the T-Hall was made softer a year or two ago, so yes, it may very well be softer then your current skis.
Aug 18 2012 3:42PM
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ryanilliams
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Ya alright thanks!
Aug 18 2012 4:05PM
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ryanilliams
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Aug 18 2012 8:38PM
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50Kal
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Used the AR7 for pretty much everyday in CO last season. Did awesome. I Could of maybe been happier with something stiffer but thats cause Im from MN. Minnesotans love skis that are stiff and can bite into the icy hardpack we get.

The AR7 still kill it on the hardpack compared to other park skis.
Aug 18 2012 10:53PM
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WI_Personallty
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No No No, the AR7 has similarities to it but the construction is much different. The halo is softer than the t hall so if you like the t hall I'd go with that. In my opinion it is a perfect balance between soft flex and stiffer skis. The AR7 is much heavier, but it is built sturdy. Both hold an edge very well, but the t hall is lighter and has a softer flex, but not too soft where you'll wash out easily.

Aug 18 2012 11:25PM
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ryanilliams
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Alright thanks guys, big help!
Aug 20 2012 1:00AM
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BigBCSki
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AR7s are the way to go here. They'll do everything you want them to and their really durable too. They won't be quite as buttery as your t-halls but I found them to be much more versatile all over the mountain
Aug 20 2012 2:33AM
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TheWakes.
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new t hall is stiff underfoot and the middle 2/3 of the ski, but softer at the very tip and tail than the ar7, which maintains a stiff flex throught. however, "t-hall soft" is still stiffer than something like a line tc for example.
Aug 20 2012 12:51PM
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