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New skis. Armada ar7, völkl wall?
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Hi! I have been skiing for like 9 years now, and last year i started jibbing and doing tricks.
I can 360 easily and do basic rails. I was focusin more on racing (not competing, or an asshole in parks so dont hate.) Next year i'm gonna focus even more on tricks than now.
I have these maaad old spaceframes that are super heavy, and i'm thinking about new skis.
I'm about 5'6 and i ride now 171, they feel best for me. But atm i'm growing fast.
i weight 121 lbs so i'm pretty light.
I live in Finland so any usa offers don't work for me.
now in spring there is these few offers that i have been looking
Armada ar7: http://www.scandinavianoutdoorstore.com/laskettelu-ja-hiihto/twintip-sukset/ar-7/ about 390$ and looking the 171 size
and völkl Wall: http://www.scandinavianoutdoorstore.com/laskettelu-ja-hiihto/twintip-sukset/wall/ about 340$ and looking the 169 size.
These prices are with bindings on that you can see from the right side in the info.
Sorry if you have to copy paste the link :) K+ for help :D
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Sorry for double post.
My budget is about 300€ so not so much and i ride about 70% park 30% all other, and i like small jibbing and max 15m jumps (50feet)
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Any help? are those good deals?
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those are good deals, both are good skis.
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yep, but which one would be better choice?
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I would probably lean towards the AR7's. I'm a little biased as I am a big Armada fan, but they really are nice skis. They are a little softer and a little more forgiving than the Wall, and for someone of your size who is still getting into park, I think that would be a better bet. That being said, they are still plenty supportive and you won't out grow them right away. The Walls are also a sick ski, but they are a little heavier and a little stiffer. Personally, I really like both skis, but it sounds like the AR7 will be a little bit better fit for you.
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thanks!
one more: Is the 171 too small? i'm 171cm tall now myself.
Would they be stiff enough for me in next year if i grew like 5-10cm more?
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A 171 is right on the money right now, and you would be able to ski em for a bit even if you grew some. If you think you're going to go through a serious growth spurt soon and you prefer a little bit longer ski, then I would size up to the 176 and grow into it.
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i think i'm gonna go with 171, it would be a bit more jibbable ski in these small resorts in finland.
How you think ar7 would work in backyard rails?
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There's no real difference between resort rails as opposed to backyard rails. Skis are skis and jibs are jibs more or less. They should be just fine.
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thanks, i'm getting them :D
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