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Armada ARV 86 / 96 All-montain skiing help

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Horpi
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I am male 178cm 70kg. I dont know what kinda skis i want. I am looking into Amada ARV 86 or 96s and the seem pretty sweet. Mainly using for going down the slopes jumping everywhere and joing off piste, something i love. I know the 96s are a bit wider and floats better off pist but does it matter that much? Its only like 10mm wider.

ADVANCED SKIER 10+years
178 CM - 70KG
EUROPE

20% off pist
40% park
40% slopes
100% jumping everywhere.

**This thread was edited on Oct 13th 2017 at 5:51:00pm
Oct 13 2017 5:49PM
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a_burger
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can anyone compare these skis to the Line Blend or OG Atomic Punx (2011-2013)?
Oct 13 2017 8:59PM
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WoFIowz
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When you say 40% slopes, do you mean strictly groomers? If so, how much snow do you get?How many of these days include a powder day? How deep is the snow off piste? Do you hike to these off piste areas, or are they off the back of a resort/ out of bounds. Do you prefer a wider ski or more narrow for the park? Do you hit rails or primarily jumps? The ARV has a thinner than optimal edge, which may be an issue if you're hitting rails all day long.

Need more info, but in general I would say go with the 96 for all around performance.

I've read many reviews where people complain that the 96 isn't enough in anything more than 6-12 inches of snow. Granted, you could still do it- just might require more effort. Do you have a wider ski for those deep days?
Oct 15 2017 6:41PM
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Horpi
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IsitWinterYet17When you say 40% slopes, do you mean strictly groomers? If so, how much snow do you get?How many of these days include a powder day? How deep is the snow off piste? Do you hike to these off piste areas, or are they off the back of a resort/ out of bounds. Do you prefer a wider ski or more narrow for the park? Do you hit rails or primarily jumps? The ARV has a thinner than optimal edge, which may be an issue if you're hitting rails all day long.

Need more info, but in general I would say go with the 96 for all around performance.

I've read many reviews where people complain that the 96 isn't enough in anything more than 6-12 inches of snow. Granted, you could still do it- just might require more effort. Do you have a wider ski for those deep days?


I dont hike, and I'm looking for a one do it all ski. I've recently also looked into the K2 Poacher 2018. Ive skied off pist on a 99mm the last years and its been just fine because its semi close the slopes.
Oct 16 2017 7:18AM
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Horpi
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How about Armada arv 96s compared to 4FRNT Vandals?
Oct 16 2017 12:31PM
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SofaKingSick
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re: 86 vs 96 i say 96. great do-it-all size. will help you in softer snow/off-piste and you will never notice a downside in the park. tons of park riders use skis in the 90s nowadays, imo the only time id even want something skinnier is if i was a pipe jock
Oct 16 2017 1:08PM
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