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2014/2015 gear thread

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SHARKWEAK
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Just saw this on Torin's facebook. Click for larger image

Next years Pipe Cleaner or I was thinking a TYW Pro as he has been basically only been using prototypes this summer from what I've seen.
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LC.
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In that case, most were on the Mythics, not the Pro. A lot ski Fritschis or F10s too.
Mar 21 2014 2:23PM
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Nippletron
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Couldn't find the underside graphic of the K2 Pettitors but I stumbled upon it today on a Japanese blog. Not as colourful as the last 2 years but I quite like it.
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Mar 23 2014 11:26AM
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linus_deboss
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the base perfectly matches next years FT Seth Morrisons
Mar 23 2014 6:21PM
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rudager
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So much sicker in person.
It's just this massive elk skull.
Personally out of all of them, it's my favourite graphic.
Mar 23 2014 8:23PM
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MartianMan
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Are those Petitors fully rockered, or is it just the way they are clamped together with the bindings?
Mar 23 2014 9:19PM
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-MK-
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Pretty sure they are full
Mar 23 2014 9:29PM
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MartianMan
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Trew is absolutely killing it for next season
Mar 23 2014 11:33PM
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C_Tarbox
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2014-2015 Armada ski catalog (Skis Only)
http://blog.narrows.jp/?eid=1068633
Mar 24 2014 2:05PM
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PowPirate
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loving this!
Mar 24 2014 2:57PM
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Nippletron
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Thank you! Was sitting here thinking I'd have to wait until 31st of June/July whenever it was! Cheers, I now have every catalog for next years skis at my disposal.
Mar 24 2014 5:48PM
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-MK-
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Finally not shitty sia side angles. +K
Clicky http://blog.narrows.jp/?eid=1068633
Mar 24 2014 9:01PM
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MartianMan
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This could just be me but i feel like Armada is making a lot of weird choices for next year's line. They introduce the Kufo, which is pretty much just a TST with a skin clip, and then keep the TST in their line. It seems like a waste to manufacture two almost exactly identical skis. Also they advertise the new JJ "2.0" with a longer turning radius, but they only change it 1m.
Mar 24 2014 9:17PM
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Goku
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It's the Toyota syndrome.
Too many choices
Confuses the customer and tarnishes brand image.
Mar 24 2014 9:30PM
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skier58284
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Old ones are 50% rocker/50% camber, not sure about the newest ones.
Mar 25 2014 3:19PM
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skier58284
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Why do all the 2015 skis have illuminati symbolism? The Bent Chetler has the illuminati eye, the Shreditor 112 has the illuminati eye in an illuminati pyramid, the Pettitor has a demon with a third eye, and the Annex (not in all images, but in at least one) has an anunnaki skull.
Mar 25 2014 3:45PM
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cwillygood
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We need next years Patagonia.
Mar 25 2014 8:08PM
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youngdtay
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So dinks like you have something to get riled up about.


Lol anyways, has anyone found the Armada outerwear and other soft goods catalog yet?
Mar 26 2014 12:10AM
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Beaansss
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Or it could just be they decided to go for a demonic look and add some creepy eyes or some shit. This years alpha x's have eyes on them. Doesn't mean that it's illuminati
Mar 26 2014 1:56AM
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tiger_shart
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its because jay z and the illuminati bought out the entire ski industry, can't believe you didn't know that bro.
Mar 26 2014 11:02AM
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Turkelton
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Niklas Eriksson stuck some stickers on. looks nice huh?
Mar 26 2014 2:50PM
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-MK-
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Hahaha, oh god. How'd I miss that
Mar 26 2014 3:02PM
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Surfboard
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Don't know if anybody posted/saw this yet but https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7igqZ88gW-Q kind of a cool insight on the new magnum opus.
Mar 26 2014 6:05PM
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Valhalla.
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Love that two of my friends are actually in the catalog.

Next years Trew will be amazing. I've seen it everyday for the past few weeks and it's sick.
Mar 27 2014 1:41AM
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ABalls
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I wish Full Tilt would make an iron maiden collab boot kinda like k2 did with skis.
Mar 27 2014 8:46AM
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Surfboard
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That'd be so good
Mar 27 2014 10:06AM
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schmies
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Very minimal camber. Just enough for a 120mm waist ski to rip turns.
Mar 28 2014 2:18PM
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schmies
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The end is near.
Mar 28 2014 2:23PM
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scratchskier321
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Anyone have a link to 14/15 oakley outerwear?
Mar 29 2014 8:14PM
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.nasty
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so you can already predict Armada's future brand image? please tell me your magician secrets...

They have more choices than other brands but their ski line up isn't exactly confusing... Z0mg the Kuf0 and T$t, wh1ch i$ wh1ch?!?
Mar 29 2014 8:46PM
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Goku
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No, I can tell you how it appears right now though.
Work retail or study marketing, both of which I've done a lot.
Read "22 laws immutable laws of marketing"
Want to know how to make some not buy a product? Give them 3 or 4 different products for the same use.
Look at the Armada line up.
How many threads do you see on NS asking questions like: Alpha X vs Halo 2 or Thall Vs Ar7? Those are just the most basic examples.
It's kinda obvious.
Mar 30 2014 8:03PM
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Nate.Dog
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So you would prefer if armada and other ski companies didn't cater to the preferences of it's customers? They provide every different kind of freestyle/park ski you could want, what if armada only made the ar7 and the halo 2 for their park line-up. What happens when you want an all mountain application of the halo 2? or a softer more playful ar7? Or you want a wide buttery platform ski and there is no al dente only a arv-ti. The options exist because we want them to.

I agree with most of what you said but there's more to it than just marketing, its also supply and demand, do you think armada would keep those "redundant" skis if they didn't make money off of them?
Mar 30 2014 8:35PM
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Goku
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Idk, I don't know their numbers or sit in on those meetings.
Mar 30 2014 9:25PM
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DonNut
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I agree with Goku on the fact that it will make it more difficult for customers to make their choice from the Armada lineup due to extended variety. Having worked at a sports shop i can agree that some people get mixed thoughts when they are provided with too many options and might even go home "to think about it", never coming back.

Making various models that only differ in a slight manner has its risks, but it is awesome that companies like Armada make the effort to at least offer people these varieties. I can only hope that it is profitable for them and they can keep on making specific skis for specific purposes.

I hate it when companies have to drop models for not being worthwhile to produce.
Mar 31 2014 6:13AM
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Ghini
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Black Crows line-up / catalog anyone? Juliens new ski looks interesting..
Mar 31 2014 6:35AM
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Bagina
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http://armadanz.com/collections/all
Mar 31 2014 6:04PM
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tomPietrowski
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Remember though a lot of the buying is done by buyers for shops. Having a greater range can help armada get into shops which maybe would not consider a freestyle brand in te past. The final customer is not armadas main customer. Is shops that buy the product. So armada are making a line of skis to fit with as many differnt skiers a possible. Because of this they can hope to get in as many retailers as possible.

For example the company I work for took the arv ti not the al dente as our customer base is not really young park guys. Fresh in Edinburgh took the al dente though a they tend to have a younger demographic.

Overall armada are doing pretty well I think in trying to become a bigger mainstream brand.
Apr 1 2014 10:33AM
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razors-chaz
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14/15 Full Tilt Cataloge Shots
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Apr 2 2014 7:23AM
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Nippletron
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^ the full tilt catalog has been released for a while: http://issuu.com/fulltiltboots/docs/full_tilt_boots_2014-2015
Apr 2 2014 8:18AM
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razors-chaz
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Ok i've kind of lost track of what has and hasnt been posted. What's missing/wanted?
Apr 2 2014 8:33AM
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ABalls
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I wanted next years booters but I don't really like the rasta vibe. Those all black drop kicks look sick though.
Apr 2 2014 8:54AM
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Nippletron
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Ye I understand, but if you go to this website you can see what has been posted and what hasn't for 2015.


Off the top of my head, catalogs that are missing are: Armada, Atomic, Oakley Outerwear, Saga Outerwear and more. But they will be released come May (like Saga) and June/July like Armada.
Apr 2 2014 10:48AM
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ABalls
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I literally have the saga catalogue in my backpack right now but I don't know if I'm allowed to post pictures.
Apr 2 2014 11:06AM
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Goku
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Apr 2 2014 11:09AM
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stupendous-man
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I wouldn't... but feel free to PM me it ;)
Apr 2 2014 3:43PM
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Weeezy
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I wouldnt mind a PM either if you're in the sharing mood
Apr 2 2014 11:19PM
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linus_deboss
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Am I the only one around here thinking that saga only makes ugly stuff and that doesn't care about their super expensive shit you could have cheaper & better?
Apr 3 2014 11:58AM
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PowPirate
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does anyone have a link to the salomon catalog?
Apr 3 2014 1:17PM
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rudager
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Yes.
I'd say you can get the best bang for your buck.
I mean, I picked up a legit 3L suit for just over $500, and that's a really good deal.
Apr 3 2014 6:14PM
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stupendous-man
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Virtika 3L 25k/25k stuff is less than $250 for a suit fyi
Apr 3 2014 6:17PM
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linus_deboss
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kinda missed the point, money is just the smaller aspect of what I was trying to say

more like:

fuck saga it's too mainstream and I don't like how it looks also I am not hyped about new stuff


anyone out there? feels like these days everyone tries to lick saga's D
Apr 4 2014 7:44AM
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