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Armada ARV 96 or Line Honeybadger

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.swann
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I ride 80% park and 20% groomers/bc, when in park i like to charge rails and medium jumps but i always had flexier skis before. Should i try out the stiffier ARV 96 or stay on the flexier Honeybadger?

Im really tempted to try the Armadas because ive read/seen that you can still butter although more speed and energy is required.

Your thoughts?
Nov 11 2018 10:07AM
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lucasbruh
Posts: 20 - Karma: 78
Obviously armadas
Nov 11 2018 1:09PM
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Mediamike
Posts: 123 - Karma: 836
Guaranteed armadas will last longer. They also break in really nice and soft
Nov 11 2018 1:48PM
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mattm7
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What skis are you coming from?
Nov 11 2018 1:56PM
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CalumSKI
Posts: 4164 - Karma: 23,625
What are arv 96s
I only know T H A N O S D O G 96s
all jokes aside i just bought honey badgers and im fired up but from the sounds of it the honey badgers would be better for you as you like a flexier ski and normally stay in the park
also the price is really different so u can use the extra cash on some really nice bindings or new goggles or something
Nov 11 2018 3:50PM
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telemon
Posts: 122 - Karma: 272
Ive had the arv's for a season and I ski 6 times a day all season. They have held up pretty well with only one edge crack id say thats pretty good. It also breaks into being a softer ski and I can do butters at a pretty slow speed when I put some weight into it. but it still has the stiffness to give u good pop and keep u up when ur landing jumps backseat. I recommend them for sure, great ski
Nov 11 2018 3:54PM
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CalumSKI
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t_hennumIve had the arv's for a season and I ski 6 times a day all season. They have held up pretty well with only one edge crack id say thats pretty good. It also breaks into being a softer ski and I can do butters at a pretty slow speed when I put some weight into it. but it still has the stiffness to give u good pop and keep u up when ur landing jumps backseat. I recommend them for sure, great ski

Honestly i hear the arvs are great too but for my riding style and size honey badgers are better( for my wallet too)
Nov 11 2018 4:10PM
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CalumSKI
Posts: 4164 - Karma: 23,625
Also OP could u drop ur height and weight just to help myself and others get a bit more of a handle on which ski would be better fro ur
Nov 11 2018 4:11PM
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.swann
Posts: 9 - Karma: 30
im 5’9 and about 150lbs, i will get the 177 length for sure

im leaning toward the ARV right now since i really want to step up my jumps this winter
Nov 11 2018 6:59PM
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crustyboot.420
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.swannim 5’9 and about 150lbs, i will get the 177 length for sure

im leaning toward the ARV right now since i really want to step up my jumps this winter

That's good, cause the honey badgers SUCC at everything but rails

**This post was edited on Nov 13th 2018 at 2:18:30am
Nov 12 2018 8:54AM
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CalumSKI
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nolliebackflipThat's good, cause the honey badgers SUCC at anything but rails


D O U B T
Maybe u just SUCC at every thing ( Rails included)
Nov 12 2018 7:07PM
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crustyboot.420
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CalumSKID O U B T
Maybe u just SUCC at every thing ( Rails included)

DAMN.
Nov 13 2018 2:18AM
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SofaKingSick
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unless the price difference is a primary concern, ARVs beyond a doubt

theyre not particularly stiff, theyre just stiffer than they used to be
Nov 13 2018 10:25AM
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