Armada ARV 96 or Line Blend?

Given these two choices I would go with the blend. Definitely softer in the tip and tail but will still rip all mountain. Dont know much about the ARV.

I think you should check out the Armada edollo. I am an ok park skier and bought these to progress in the park. I still wanted to rip all mountain so I was a little concerned because it is a more park-oriented ski. I have to say it absolutely kills it in all conditions. trees, bumps, groomers, anything. It has also made me a much better park skier. Check it out for sure.

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there is a new thread about arv 96 everyday now, I think the consensus is that they are sick AF. get them

Blends are softer and a bit wider...otherwise very similar.

doitbigBlends are softer and a bit wider...otherwise very similar.

Similar isn't the word I would use. The blend is a noodle all the way through. The ARV 96 is going to have a bit more of a medium flex in the middle with softer tip and tails. Not to mention the more tapered tip/tail shape that the ARV 96 has whereas the blend is a bit more of a traditional tip/tail shape. Line skis also have more a damper feel than armadas so keep that in mind. The blend also has a more gradual rocker profile compared to the more abrupt style of rocker on the ARV 96.

get the blends