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Atomic infamous vs armada arv86 vs bdogs

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Scoops1415
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im just looking for a great all around ski that can do it all and will hold up well. I dont really know much but i want to be able to do some butters because my last few skis have been stiff. the atomic punx are also a possibility. suggestions or reviews would help thanks.
Jan 22 2017 1:09AM
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TDD536
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I have the '16 infamous and am happy with their performance in the park and on groomers. They're quite easy to butter at 180lbs. All of the skis you listed are a good choice, i'd take the punx over the infamous though, the infamous is basically a budget version of the punx.
Jan 22 2017 2:16AM
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Scoops1415
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TDD536I have the '16 infamous and am happy with their performance in the park and on groomers. They're quite easy to butter at 180lbs. All of the skis you listed are a good choice, i'd take the punx over the infamous though, the infamous is basically a budget version of the punx.


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Jan 22 2017 11:06AM
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Cole9
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I rode the 14-15 infamous and it was a good entry level park ski not the best on rails though. If you want to do butters go with the bdogs
Jan 22 2017 11:39AM
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Shoey-Ski
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i had this years b dogs, honestly such a great ski so poppy, while still being buttery and overall holding an edge good and being able to take them everywhere,
Jan 23 2017 9:59AM
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clorox
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Shoey-Skii had this years b dogs, honestly such a great ski so poppy, while still being buttery and overall holding an edge good and being able to take them everywhere,


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Jan 25 2017 1:20PM
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peteythefish
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Go with the B-dogs if you're looking for butter! They have a good shape which allows them to preform well in all areas.

The ARV 86 is a rockered AR7. that means that its a stiffer, park oriented ski that will turn better and be a little more "catch free" than the AR7. (The AR7 is a 86mm full cambered ski).

Armadas build quality and performance is insane! The Infamous are notorious for exploding. Tip delam and losing edges are chronic problems with the Infamous.
Jan 25 2017 1:47PM
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Scoops1415
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peteythefishGo with the B-dogs if you're looking for butter! They have a good shape which allows them to preform well in all areas.

The ARV 86 is a rockered AR7. that means that its a stiffer, park oriented ski that will turn better and be a little more "catch free" than the AR7. (The AR7 is a 86mm full cambered ski).

Armadas build quality and performance is insane! The Infamous are notorious for exploding. Tip delam and losing edges are chronic problems with the Infamous.


is it worth the money to go up to the bdogs or are the arv 86's a better bang for your buck
Jan 25 2017 4:12PM
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peteythefish
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Scoops1415is it worth the money to go up to the bdogs or are the arv 86's a better bang for your buck


That depends on what kind of skier you are.
The B-dog seems super fun! If you're a more playful skier who likes to jib, butter and likes the feel of a softer ski, i would say go B-dog.

If you're the hard charging skier who wants to go big and wants a more stable platform i would say ARV86. There is enough flex and rocker in the tip to get up on butters on the 86. I would say that the ARV seems much more versatile if you do some all mountain skiing due it being much stiffer overall.
Jan 25 2017 4:43PM
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