Replying to B-dogs: durability compared to other armadas?

What do you guys think of the durability of the bdogs? I'm in the market for a new pair of armadas, but I heard from someone recently that the bdogs and edollos were produced in a different factory than the rest of the armada skis, and have proved to be a bit less durable this year... seeing as durability is the main reason I've stuck with armadas, figured I'd check with NS to see if anyone's had problems with this past years bdogs.

and while I'm on the topic, do you guys find them to be especially heavy?