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Scoping some B dogs. What do I need to know

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Park.
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2018 model. Any durability problems? Any skis comparable to flex would be hype too. Toss in your overall impressions if you wanna paint a picture for me. Thanks
Jul 21 2018 4:42AM
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Rparr
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I had the 2016 bdogs and they actually fell apart more quickly than I expected. Edge separated pretty bad, just like my old halo 2's that preceded them. They're also relatively heavy skis. But the flex is indeed great.
Jul 21 2018 12:17PM
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Elimitch
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B dogs or EDOLLOs don’t hold up as well as other armada skis like the arvs
Aug 4 2018 8:43PM
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Park.
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ElimitchB dogs or EDOLLOs don’t hold up as well as other armada skis like the arvs


what makes you say that? I get the Edollo not holding up but the B dog has slightly different construction
Aug 5 2018 2:12PM
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Elimitch
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Park.what makes you say that? I get the Edollo not holding up but the B dog has slightly different construction


It might just be the skiiers but I’ve had a few friends delam their b dogs within a few days of riding. Just what I’ve seen.
Aug 5 2018 5:59PM
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Crispy.
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Shit durability and imo not a fun ski. I ended up delaming both skis underfoot within 4 days of riding
Aug 5 2018 6:23PM
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Park.
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Crispy.Shit durability and imo not a fun ski. I ended up delaming both skis underfoot within 4 days of riding

Why arent they fun? and the 2017 or 2018s? I heard they improved durability in 2018
Aug 6 2018 1:25AM
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Crispy.
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Park.Why arent they fun? and the 2017 or 2018s? I heard they improved durability in 2018


I had the ones with the dog house graphic on them, so I think that the 2018s. I guess it's more of a personal preference thing, but they felt like way too nimble of a ski for me if you're taking them anywhere outside of a little rail park.
Aug 6 2018 9:15AM
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Rparr
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Crispy.I had the ones with the dog house graphic on them, so I think that the 2018s. I guess it's more of a personal preference thing, but they felt like way too nimble of a ski for me if you're taking them anywhere outside of a little rail park.


Oh man you would hate the magnuses then. That’s the ski I switched to when my bdogs died, and the bdogs felt like a navy cargo ship compared to the mags

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Aug 6 2018 4:35PM
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Park.
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Crispy.I had the ones with the dog house graphic on them, so I think that the 2018s. I guess it's more of a personal preference thing, but they felt like way too nimble of a ski for me if you're taking them anywhere outside of a little rail park.

Im pretty used to dumb soft skis with no edge and I honestly like them so that sounds nice. If the bdog is a little stiffer/more stable then it sounds like the perfect ski for me, but the durability is sus. I found a deal on em so I copped a pair of the 2018s. Im hoping I get lucky. Also contacted armada about the durability and they said it should be fine, or they will warranty it if its a delam or something. Hyped to butter them but only heard negative reviews on here so I'm not sure what to expect
Aug 6 2018 10:06PM
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Crispy.
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RparrOh man you would hate the magnuses then. That’s the ski I switched to when my bdogs died, and the bdogs felt like a navy cargo ship compared to the mags

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My Magnuses were much more stable than the Bdogs in my opinion. Still not my absolute favorite ski but I actually vastly preferred the Magnuses.
Aug 7 2018 7:53AM
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Park.
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Crispy.My Magnuses were much more stable than the Bdogs in my opinion. Still not my absolute favorite ski but I actually vastly preferred the Magnuses.

got on a pair of 181s and I got to say I was really underwhelmed. not big on how loose they are either, although thats exactly why he likes them lol
Aug 7 2018 10:05PM
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SEABURN
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if you ski like b-dog, you'll probably like them... I liked how poppy they are, but too nimble for me. But I only like skis that are 100mm+ in the waist
Aug 9 2018 6:58PM
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Park.
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SEABURNif you ski like b-dog, you'll probably like them... I liked how poppy they are, but too nimble for me. But I only like skis that are 100mm+ in the waist


I dont think Ill ever have that much steeze but nollies and butters are my shit and he likes them too. was honestly my thought process when I heard he got a promodel
Aug 10 2018 12:17AM
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