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Armada arv 96 2019 or Candide 2.0 2018

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bigsmoke36
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I’m looking for some park all mountain skis and wondering which ones are better. I’m 5 11 138lbs and want to also be able butter. If y’all have any size, ski and setup recommendations slide them here.
May 10 2018 2:26PM
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MaimHelp
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What type of skier are you? budget? where do you ski? What have you skied before?
May 10 2018 2:30PM
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bigsmoke36
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MaimHelpWhat type of skier are you? budget? where do you ski? What have you skied before?

I ski all mountain park. I ski north west at big white and I’ve never had a true park ski but a all mountain 100 wide ski. I can do almost jumps and drops and rails.
May 10 2018 2:34PM
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MaimHelp
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BerddI ski all mountain park. I ski north west at big white and I’ve never had a true park ski but a all mountain 100 wide ski. I can do almost jumps and drops and rails.

How much do you have to spend? If you want arv 96s just get 2018s because they are around 350. That's what I did
May 10 2018 2:36PM
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bigsmoke36
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MaimHelpHow much do you have to spend? If you want arv 96s just get 2018s because they are around 350. That's what I did

I have a decent amount but I’m Canadian so I’m not sure how our prices compare but usd I’ll spend about $500 only on skis no bindings.
May 10 2018 2:41PM
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MaimHelp
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BerddI have a decent amount but I’m Canadian so I’m not sure how our prices compare but usd I’ll spend about $500 only on skis no bindings.


I got arvs for next year and they seem sick. The reason I got them is because they are at a pretty good price right now and a real good all mountain ski. I do hower ski the east coast so I don't really ski powder. If you're going to use them to ski powder I would get a slightly wider ski
May 10 2018 2:47PM
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bigsmoke36
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MaimHelpI got arvs for next year and they seem sick. The reason I got them is because they are at a pretty good price right now and a real good all mountain ski. I do hower ski the east coast so I don't really ski powder. If you're going to use them to ski powder I would get a slightly wider ski

Thanks for the help I’ll probably end up getting the arv 96
May 10 2018 3:03PM
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ParkRx
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Obligatory on3p kartel recommendation
May 10 2018 4:06PM
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Cole9
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A little fatter but the candide 3.0 might be a better option if you are doing 50/50 Park all mountain Not sure how great the 2.0 is for all Mtn. If you are doing more park my rec is arc 96 moment pbj or ON3P Kartel
May 10 2018 7:20PM
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Slunky
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Imma just say what others have said, on3p kartels (96,98,108) If your budget allows, but being Canadian they are mad pricey up here.
May 11 2018 2:07AM
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rohara
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BerddI’m looking for some park all mountain skis and wondering which ones are better. I’m 5 11 138lbs and want to also be able butter. If y’all have any size, ski and setup recommendations slide them here.


Seems like general opinion is going towards the ARV but for what it's worth I'd go for the CT 2. I've skied on both, and they are both super fun, but I found the 2.0 is awesome for all mountain, skis well and fast on piste, moguls, chop and pow up to about a foot but still found it pretty playful and great for ollies etc. The ARV was alot of fun too just found it less stable in different conditions. Admittedly didn't ski park on it so it may well be a better choice for park
May 11 2018 9:33AM
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animecork108
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i like k2 sight you should cop xd
Jul 19 2018 10:41PM
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bigsmoke36
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Animeshlong96i like k2 sight you should cop xd

ahhah suc ,my salls you cile
Jul 19 2018 10:42PM
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skidemon22
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Having many days on the CT 2.0, I can't say enough good things about them
Jul 31 2018 1:20PM
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SofaKingSick
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only thing that's held me back from trying the 2.0s is that theyre symmetrical. symmetrical side cut doesnt help shit for an all mtn ski, it's only arguably better for park ratting
Aug 1 2018 2:39PM
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