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Wtf armada

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snakerton
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the outerwear looks like shit and they came out with 3 new pow skis. How can that help their business. I think they fucked up.

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13 years ago
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LC.
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Their outerwear has always looked like shit.
13 years ago
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VD.
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I dunno I like some of their new GoreTex stuff ... I personally have never been a fan of the sub20 turn radius on their pow skis, but that's just what I think
13 years ago
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james6345789
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Not even
13 years ago
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Stose
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pretty much. I can only think of 1 armada jacket i have ever liked
13 years ago
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jmasterp
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The only one I liked was the cruiser.
13 years ago
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mode2n
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Disagree, I think the new outerwear collection is on point, it looks way better then the 12/13 Anomie imo
13 years ago
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7springsprod
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Armada owns too many athletes. I get tired of seeing so many pros riding armada.
13 years ago
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VD.
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Yeh for them GoreTex seemed like the next step in their tech outerwear, I like the way I can get a GoreTex Jacket without looking like a hemp bar chewing, seed munching teleskier.

Not hating on teleskiing, the few times I have done it it's been a blast
13 years ago
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cwphoto
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i like the new stuff a lot too
13 years ago
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J_Christoph
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Not gonna lie, I was disappointed when their new coats looked like walmart coats
13 years ago
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c4t_l0ver
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i really like the new line, and everything looks better than saga.
13 years ago
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profa_212
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There's a couple things that are good. The rest is just meh
13 years ago
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mode2n
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Hell it's much better then the 11/12 collection, and close if not tied with 10/11. Well done Armada, real stoked to pick up a Grounder crew and a vest
13 years ago
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SamtheEagle
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coats suck and skis seem kindof repetitive but are probably all fun to ride
13 years ago
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JakeSalvador
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IMO that all looks pretty sick. Especially the fact that there shit is with Gore-Tex now. They have their outerwear in the right direction and I don't see any other companies doing anything more significant besides the basic pocket re-location and color ways. Plus Armada is making skis, poles, hoodies, gloves, beanies, hats, suspenders, backpacks, balaclavas, face tubes, layering, tech-hoodies, and probably more shit than I can't name off the top of my head. There's a few other companies that can encompass your whole set up for the season besides maybe Salomon and a few others. But how many of those companies have the same caliber of quality products? Give them a break. I'll probably be seeing a large portion of my home mountains park/pow skiers wearing that stuff next year. I am done here.

13 years ago
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Lemuel
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. They have had the worst outerwear selection every year. Absolutely terrible. Makes FD look decent as far as looks go.
13 years ago
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SacZiplock
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i kindof understand, looks like companies are going fd's way, random patterns
13 years ago
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SLCSKI3R
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YKK zippers and Gore-Tex fabric, I don't know "wtf" you're talking about... I hope you don't buy jackets for the soul purpose of how it looks.. It's like buying a Ferrari with a Honda engine. You're bitching about three new pow skis added to the line... Now you sound like an east coaster. Just sayin'
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.[sanhedrin].
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I am convinced at each new ski will serve a very specific segment of the market perfectly. The Norwalk's will be a perfect Wasatch touring ski. I'm stoked.
13 years ago
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TACO-DOG.exe
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their hoodies look good though
13 years ago
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Bateman
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I've never liked armadas outerwear. The fit is all.. weird.

But this years stuff i liked, for some reason.

The Requiem suit is dope.
13 years ago
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bighomieflock
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I actually like some of the new outerwear. I think the graphics on the skis look horrible for next year though. They butchered the T-halls
13 years ago
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chyu.boi
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cause they're a top ski company that has great products across the board. This thread is gay.
13 years ago
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chyu.boi
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T-Hall butchered the t-hall. its his ski, he gets to design it.
13 years ago
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tomPietrowski
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I think this years line looks good, the Thall looks way better then last season, and the ar7 has the classic graphic. I want a pair so much as I sold my old arv's with that graphic.

And in response to why they have 3 new pow skis, well simply that is where the money is. Park is still a tiny demographic so they will make more money making skis which have a bigger market base, such as pow and backcountry skis.

13 years ago
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Stose
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did anyone find it weird that on the CR coat they didn't show the huge lion on the back. If i wasn't a donator i would have thought it was a plain green coat.
13 years ago
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SLCSKI3R
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That's my only complaint, they need to have a front and back image of the clothing line..
13 years ago
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bighomieflock
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I didn't even know there was a huge lion on the back...

And I do agree that the ar7's look good with the classic look.
13 years ago
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valentinetho
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the fleeces are completely sick... but somebody at Armada must of taken a shit on the outerwear
13 years ago
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DizzyG
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I like the pow skis, and ar7s dont really need work, outerwear looks good but like someone said, the fit is weird
13 years ago
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Stose
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yeah the donators got to see the jacket a while ago, there is definitely a huge lion on it
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13 years ago
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SamMcChesney
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wait I am a donator an didn't get to see this? Am I missing something?
13 years ago
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Matt_Rossi
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I totally agree, it's looked like shit since day 1
13 years ago
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valentinetho
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Lasts years stuff was ok.. Only the requiu
13 years ago
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valentinetho
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*requiem jacket is looking sick
13 years ago
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Stose
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It was posted in the "inside dirt for donators" thread a while ago.
13 years ago
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K-Dot.
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at least they didn't keep that God awful green and teal colorway they had last season
13 years ago
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WI_Personallty
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hey don't be hating this years product line is great. Saw the magic j today while getting my thalls and thought. Armada should make a higher end wide park ski. As far as the out wear you've just got to find what works with each. I'm getting the couloir with fixed pant. Use their kit builder.
13 years ago
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VD.
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That jacket is beautiful
13 years ago
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Urban.
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All of the graphics suck.
13 years ago
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[Steeze_Please]
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As with all companies every year I like some of the stuff and don't like some of it all personal preference can't really hate on graphics, colours or patterns cause some will like it and some won't
13 years ago
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YoungChristmas
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IMO the Henrik Harlaut Jacket Looks good.
13 years ago
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K-Dot.
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i argued with a guy in another thread about this. whats so special about another black jacket? if it didnt have his name on it you wouldnt pay any attention to it
13 years ago
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YoungChristmas
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I never said it was better because it has the name, i just think that for the most part Armada's stuff looks bad. The basicness of the jacket is what makes it good.
13 years ago
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DaysToCome
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i think their goretex stuff looks awesome in person. Their techy jacket last year was pretty clean too. The colors got mellowed down this year as well which is nice. Id say they are taking large steps forward. Besides, that pro shell jacket is sick.
13 years ago
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K-Dot.
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whatever floats your boat
13 years ago
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Stope.Neeze
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requium looks pretty dope in forest thinking about getting it
13 years ago
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K-Dot.
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for $600 it better look awesome
13 years ago
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masterhatin
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OP, Goretex and new pow skis? Wtf is wrong with that, sorry they don't have more cotton shit so you can jib rails in the rain. And bad mouthing teles? This thread is fucked
13 years ago
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Miclovin
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every 2013 ski looks horrible, ar7 would be my only pick
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