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Which ski for me? AR7 or Thall?

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Lick
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I do not know much about skis and have skied on K2 silencers for the past 3 years. They are pretty flexy, and I like them, but they are too short for me now. (I am 6' 130 lbs)

I want a similar ski, but k2s are pretty heavy.
I have heard really good things about Armada skis, and they aren't too pricey so I was thinking about going for a pair for next season.

I have looked into the AR7 or the Thall.
I like a buttery, flexy ski that can hold up on medium sized jumps and is pretty durable.
This will be my last pair of skis (i'm probably done growing height wise) until they break.
What are the benefits of the AR7s vs Thalls?
I ski 100% park, mixture of rails and jumps, but no bigger than 30-40 footers.

Please help me decide.

Also, what bindings..?
I'm thinking of Rossi FKS.. i have heard good things.
What other bindings would you consider?
Maybe up to a DIN of 12 or 13

Thanks in advance, guys
Mar 3 2013 11:12AM
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Candyman.
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They're essentially the same ski except the t-hall is softer and the ar7 is stiffer. That being said, the t-hall fits your criteria a lot better. I have a pair and i love them, they're super buttery but still stomp fairly large jumps.

As for bindings the axial2 is the best bang for your buck.
Mar 3 2013 12:08PM
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Balbertt
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What this guy said, and also check out look pivots they are the same as rossi fks. and rossi fks are the shit.
Mar 3 2013 12:35PM
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Lick
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Alright, what axial2 bindings, though?
Also, I was looking at look pivots, and are these freestyle bindings? http://www.look-bindings.com/US/US/pivot-14-wide-kiwigreen_FC2A005_product_open-bindings-1213.html
like would they be good for park?
Mar 3 2013 12:40PM
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Elder
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Get some K2 Apache's they are so fresh for rails
Mar 3 2013 2:25PM
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Lick
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get out.
Mar 3 2013 2:41PM
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Lick
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also, my uncle's daughter in law (married into the family, so not my cousin) is married to Matt Sterbenz (owner/founder of 4frnt).

I can get some 4frnt for a discount (not free because i don't know them that well D:).

Should I get the 4frnt Click or 4frnt Switchblade, based on my height and weight and what i said in the OP?

Mar 3 2013 2:43PM
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