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ARMADA El Rey

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TheDetectives
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these will most likely be my ski for next season, just wanted a little more info on them, if anyone has riden them, or is currently riding them i'd like to know how stiff they are, and if they can hold their own in the park (where i will be spending almost all of my time
Feb 20 2013 9:08PM
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TheDetectives
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BUMP
Feb 21 2013 8:55AM
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YUNG_milksteAk
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They are a cap ski. Lower end cheaper ski.
Feb 21 2013 9:15AM
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50Kal
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They are a cap ski and is cheaper, But I say Armada does a better job than most companies for a Price point ski.
It will be stiffer than most park skis but if your gonna be everywhere on the mountain and want somthing more stable, El rey will be a good choice.
You can usually find them for $300 in the spring/off season.

Feb 21 2013 10:58AM
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adamohurd
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I ride em, flex patterns different than the AR7 but they do fine in the park( its my park ski) best way to describe it is bang for your buck
Feb 21 2013 11:41AM
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pooptrack
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I'm curious about these skis. My current skis are starting to get haggard and I may need a cheap/durable pair. Kind of a threadjack I guess but can anyone comment on how these preform as a dedicated park ski? I know they're price point but long story short I'm poor right now.
Feb 21 2013 4:11PM
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Freeskier_boi
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Not durable, just had them for like 2 months and they broke in my mothafking face...
Feb 21 2013 6:22PM
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adamohurd
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theyre worth it.
Feb 26 2013 1:38AM
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brewernovascotia
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no problems so far, very stiff, traditional camber, havent beat the shit outta them on rails thou
Feb 26 2013 7:55AM
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_Mack
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hear is the new el rey dude

Mar 5 2013 9:48AM
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adamohurd
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ew at the new ar7
Mar 6 2013 1:18AM
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_Garagely_
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This.

One of my friends damaged the edge on his El Reys after only a month of riding.
Mar 6 2013 1:23AM
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adamohurd
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I love my 2010 el reys theyre so durable. But id rather buy the aldente next year
Apr 10 2013 1:42PM
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DBL
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Not a big deal, edges will usually crack once within the first month of riding.
Detune them to help avoid this
Apr 10 2013 1:56PM
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Doke
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My friend's El Reys turned into absolute noodles after a season on them
Apr 11 2013 8:58AM
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TheDetectives
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like they got really soft after the season?
Apr 11 2013 4:45PM
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Doke
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Yeah, they're now the softest skis I've ever used/seen. I'd be curious if this is the case with any other el reys.
Apr 11 2013 4:51PM
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Kygz.
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I love them. So gooooood :D Stiffer than other skis, but as said here before, they get softer (if you like that). They're pretty light aswell. REALLY stable.
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Apr 14 2013 3:13PM
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WaffleMaster
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Doesn't this happen when water gets into the core?
Apr 14 2013 7:17PM
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