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Armada Magic J, JJ, or AK JJ?

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aust.s
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Hey Im 16, still growing and filling out. I am 6'4 and weigh 150 so Im pretty lean needless to say. Currently i own Atomic Panic skis and am looking to add a powder orientated ski to my quiver. I ski at Mt. Bachelor and am looking for a ski that I can have fun on in the pow, ski some trees as well as do some booters and spin. I went in to my local shop thinking the 185 JJ would be a good choice for me however some of the guys there thought that that length ski, since Armada JJ's already ski short would be to short for me. They had me looking at the AK JJ and Magic J instead. I realize that both of these skis are larger and if anyone has any ideas/opinions on any of these skis they would be appreciated. The reason I was timid about AK JJ is because I know it is a completly different ski than the JJ and I am afraid I wont be able to spin as well. I dont really know much about the Magic j because it is new this year too. Keep in mind I am looking to have fun and I have another pair of skis that I will be using in addition to these. Thanks.
Nov 27 2012 8:45PM
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BirtDike
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Magic J for sure.
Nov 27 2012 8:52PM
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aust.s
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Do you have any experience with any of the skiis?
Nov 27 2012 8:53PM
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BirtDike
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nope. all these skis are way to soft for me. but the magic j would be the one i would choose if i were in your predicament.
Nov 27 2012 9:02PM
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aust.s
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What are you riding now?
Nov 27 2012 9:04PM
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BirtDike
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i have 6 new pairs of skis. it depends on the conditions.
Nov 27 2012 9:20PM
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aust.s
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Any other advice would be helpful
Nov 27 2012 10:50PM
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hokkanee
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sweet bro
Nov 27 2012 11:00PM
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BirtDike
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he asked me...r u angry?
Nov 28 2012 12:08AM
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Chubz.
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Well considering he's looking at a powder ski, it'd be helpful to say what your pow ski is...

OP i would go for the ak jj, i think the magic j would be a little bit too big to take into the park. But thats my opinion. If you think you'd be able to spin off a ski that has a waist width of 126 then go for the magic j. I think the graphics are better on the magic too.
Nov 28 2012 12:48AM
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aust.s
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I wasn't planning on taking it into park. I have my other skiis for that. I want to be able to spin when my friends made a booter or something into powder.
Nov 28 2012 12:52AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Magic J for sure. And if you can't deside, do what most of us here on NS do and choose based solely on graphics(; Which means the Magic J. Also the Surface New Life is a.great ski to check out.
Nov 28 2012 12:57AM
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aust.s
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Do you know how the magic j performs when there isnt a foot of pow and maybe it is just some variable snow?
Nov 28 2012 1:00AM
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bighomieflock
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If you're not set on those skis, you should check out the moment night train and the line mr pollards opus. The night trains are supposed to have a really low swing weight for a powder ski and would be great for kickers and riding switch.
Nov 28 2012 1:13AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Magic J is great in all that stuff. And the New Lifes are as well. I'm your age/height (but I know a ton about this stuff. Skiing is my life) and the new lifes are the nuckin futs!! Symmetrical and great float. Awesome all around ski. And surface has better customer service. I would go new Life (only because of those reasons) but the magics are awesome too.
Nov 28 2012 1:18AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Opus is amazing as well. I don't know much about moments pow skis though. They look sweet
Nov 28 2012 1:20AM
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aust.s
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What I'm mainly worried about is that if I buy too big of a ski then I won't be able to ride it for many days at MT. Bachelor which is my home mountain. We only have have powder days every once in a while and I am wondering how these various skis would perform when there isn't all that pow and maybe we just have a few inches from the night before...I would hate to spend all this money on a ski and then not even be able to use it for more than a few combined days...thoughts?
Nov 28 2012 1:25AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Go with the 192 Opus. In your predicament I think its the best bet.
Nov 28 2012 1:34AM
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aust.s
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lol skiierdude, you just told me above to go with Magic J "for sure" above...
Nov 28 2012 1:37AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Until I understood your situation fully. Opus magic J is a lot of ski. I think it'd be best for you to get the opus. You're 150lbs. That's perfect for the flex. And it owns in variable conditions. The Magic J isn't proven yet. I would give armada a season to work out all the kinks. The Opus is ideal for your situation.
Nov 28 2012 1:42AM
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bighomieflock
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The pollards opus is supposed to hold an edge well on groomers. Check out blister gear review. They have a lot of in depth powder ski reviews.
Nov 28 2012 8:41AM
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Session
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Have you thought about the Caylor or Jeffery? I could literally ride a Caylor about 50-75 percent of the time.
Nov 28 2012 10:13AM
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division.bell
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This.

Both the Jeffrey and Caylor are exceptionally versatile skis that can handle the days with no fresh snow with no problem. I used my 191 Caylors pretty much as my everyday ski regardless of how good or shitty the conditions were.

Plus they're made in Oregon by skiers for skiers.
Nov 28 2012 10:33AM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Those are awesome skis as well. The decision is ultimately yours
Nov 28 2012 10:49AM
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razors-chaz
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all i thought about when i saw this^
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do you not think 6 new pairs and looking for another new pairis just a little overkill?
Nov 28 2012 12:33PM
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SwagtasticWalrus
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Yes!
Nov 28 2012 1:29PM
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BirtDike
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My pow skis are Moment Belafonte, Moment Bibby Special, Nordica Patron, K2 Obsethed, Surface new life...k2 is on the line and nordica too soft, giving nordica to my dad.
Nov 28 2012 2:18PM
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aust.s
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Ok I have checked out the Opus's and they look like they fit the bill. ONce again I am 6'4 about 150 pounds and will be doing booters and spinning at Mt. Bachelor resort so....which size??192 or 185?
Nov 28 2012 5:55PM
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Newschool_Pope
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192 definitely. got the magic js in 190 and wish they made a 200 cm one. and im 189 (6 ft 3?) cm tall. the rocker makes it feel very short. but im still very happy with the ski.
Nov 28 2012 8:46PM
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white6speedz28
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I'm 6'1" 200 lbs and rode my buddy's 185 opus... Skied hella short... Him and I both were within we had 192s
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