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olyn
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Hi NS.
I come ski in Australia, I am 5'10" And 165Lbs. I'm looking for a ski that I can shred in the park and pipe yet still carve on the groomers, I like a ski that isn't really soft yet I hate skis that are real stiff. I have a budget of no more then $600 not including shipping. Please help me cos I am at a dead end in finding a ski.
Sep 24 2014 3:23AM
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Egg.roll
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I think the armada ar7 would suit you. its a park ski that can still rip the groomers. They will be stiff at the start but once you break them in (like all skis) they will be a lil bit softer.

http://www.evo.com/skis/armada-ar7.aspx - you can get the 14/15 model here for 500$
http://www.skis.com/Armada-AR7-Skis-2014/319334P,default,pd.html - or you can get the 13/14 model here for 320$

They both come in 171, 176, and 181 if your looking for something a bit longer. There is no structural difference between the skis just different graphics. But to narrow it down, how big are the jumps that you are hitting, are you intermediate or advanced level park skier.
Sep 24 2014 8:34PM
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.lencon
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Just to let you know most park skis are gonna rip the groomers, because the park is either ice or groomers.
Sep 24 2014 9:40PM
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.FRY.
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get the brett fisher pro model
Sep 24 2014 9:46PM
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.lencon
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.FRY.get the brett fisher pro model


He has line abangs, Scott rebels, and just scored himself some new nintward hhp...
Sep 24 2014 10:00PM
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Scotty_Boy
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.FRY.get the brett fisher pro model


Lol'd
Sep 24 2014 10:05PM
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olyn
Posts: 61 - Karma: 15
minishredrI think the armada ar7 would suit you. its a park ski that can still rip the groomers. They will be stiff at the start but once you break them in (like all skis) they will be a lil bit softer.

http://www.evo.com/skis/armada-ar7.aspx - you can get the 14/15 model here for 500$
http://www.skis.com/Armada-AR7-Skis-2014/319334P,default,pd.html - or you can get the 13/14 model here for 320$

They both come in 171, 176, and 181 if your looking for something a bit longer. There is no structural difference between the skis just different graphics. But to narrow it down, how big are the jumps that you are hitting, are you intermediate or advanced level park skier.


Intermediate park skier
Sep 25 2014 2:07AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Give our gear finder a shot, I'd be curious to hear how it works for you and what it tells you.

https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews/Skis?order=terrain,1,DESC&limit=10&view=list
Sep 25 2014 8:24AM
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olyn
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Mr.BishopGive our gear finder a shot, I'd be curious to hear how it works for you and what it tells you.

https://www.newschoolers.com/reviews/Skis?order=terrain,1,DESC&limit=10&view=list


okay i geuss ill try it
Sep 25 2014 5:34PM
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olyn
Posts: 61 - Karma: 15
minishredrI think the armada ar7 would suit you. its a park ski that can still rip the groomers. They will be stiff at the start but once you break them in (like all skis) they will be a lil bit softer.

http://www.evo.com/skis/armada-ar7.aspx - you can get the 14/15 model here for 500$
http://www.skis.com/Armada-AR7-Skis-2014/319334P,default,pd.html - or you can get the 13/14 model here for 320$

They both come in 171, 176, and 181 if your looking for something a bit longer. There is no structural difference between the skis just different graphics. But to narrow it down, how big are the jumps that you are hitting, are you intermediate or advanced level park skier.


With the AR7s how do they go for durability
Sep 25 2014 5:59PM
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Egg.roll
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FreeStylinDragonWith the AR7s how do they go for durability


Pretty good. Solid ski, they should suit you well.
Sep 25 2014 8:11PM
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DeRizzo
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AR7's are good. Atomic Punx and Line Chronic's also seem to be what you're looking for.
Sep 25 2014 8:21PM
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steezy_doge
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ar7's or actually the armada el rey would be good it is cambered so its more stable and better for carving and is more on the stiffer side but with your size it would be not to stiff now if you were 5'5 and 120 i wouldn't advise it and also center mount them they are great center mounted
Sep 26 2014 12:29AM
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olyn
Posts: 61 - Karma: 15
I am able to get some alright deals on some of the volkl skis would any of them suite what I am looking for?
Sep 26 2014 3:23AM
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olyn
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bump
Sep 27 2014 7:19AM
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olyn
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FreeStylinDragonI am able to get some alright deals on some of the volkl skis would any of them suite what I am looking for?


Anyone
Sep 29 2014 2:54AM
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Mr.Bishop
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What skis did our system suggest for you?
Sep 30 2014 9:38AM
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olyn
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Mr.BishopWhat skis did our system suggest for you?

I found it abit difficult to use nothing came up for me.
Sep 30 2014 6:52PM
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olyn
Posts: 61 - Karma: 15
FreeStylinDragonI am able to get some alright deals on some of the volkl skis would any of them suite what I am looking for?


anyone
Oct 7 2014 5:45AM
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olyn
Posts: 61 - Karma: 15
JD.AR7's are good. Atomic Punx and Line Chronic's also seem to be what you're looking for.


Of the three wich is most durable does anyone know?
Oct 8 2014 6:12PM
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amieastcoastyet
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last seasons chronic
Oct 9 2014 8:29AM
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