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Getting a new pair of park skis

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t0aster
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Hey!
As the tilta says I am getting a new pair of park skis. I have an old pair of Armada Ar17s, works great but feel like I want to get a new pair.
I want to get a pair that shreds in the park, nothing else. B)

EDIT; I also want to get a new pair of boots. Maybe a pair of FT. Thoughts?

**This thread was edited on Nov 20th 2018 at 4:20:32pm
Nov 20 2018 4:19PM
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Obie.
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It’d be helpful to know your height, weight, age (if you’re still growing) & what you typically hit in the park. Like for instance 60/40 jumps/rails etc?

Also, how long were the AR7’s ?

Also full tilts vary in last width & flex for different foot widths & insteps. So I would do some research into that or at least go to a boot fitter

**This post was edited on Nov 20th 2018 at 9:38:43pm
Nov 20 2018 9:36PM
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Non_State_Actor
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Obie.go to a boot fitter


And buy vishnus or some magnus 102 or something?
Nov 20 2018 11:37PM
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saucemastrscotty
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Are u looking for something soft and buttery or something that'll give u the best stability on landings?
Nov 21 2018 10:25AM
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t0aster
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saucemastrscottyAre u looking for something soft and buttery or something that'll give u the best stability on landings?


Pretty much both I guess. Want to butter cause I like it. More jumps than rails, but want to get into rails to be able to do some sick edits yo´
Nov 21 2018 12:59PM
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t0aster
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Obie.It’d be helpful to know your height, weight, age (if you’re still growing) & what you typically hit in the park. Like for instance 60/40 jumps/rails etc?

Also, how long were the AR7’s ?



Also full tilts vary in last width & flex for different foot widths & insteps. So I would do some research into that or at least go to a boot fitter

**This post was edited on Nov 20th 2018 at 9:38:43pm



176cm long, 70kg, not growing. More jumps than rails, but will be changing that soon maybe.
Think the Ar7s are around 170-180. Cant remember in my head.
Nov 21 2018 1:01PM
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BackWoods420
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Head Franewall feels really nice on jumps for me. Im a little bit taller and lighter and than u and i love my framewalls. The pop and stability on them feels incredible
Nov 21 2018 1:15PM
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Obie.
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t0aster176cm long, 70kg, not growing. More jumps than rails, but will be changing that soon maybe.
Think the Ar7s are around 170-180. Cant remember in my head.



Right on. Ar7 sizes were 171, 176 & 181..no worries.

If you’re digging the Ar7’s, what would you like different with a new pair of park skis? Softer flex, rocker or do you like the stability & traditional feel that the Ar7 offers?

I personally dig skis on the wider side for park skiing, the width isn’t as quick edge to edge & has a surfy, stable platform that you might like for jumps (& rails of course). So without knowing the answer to the question above possibly look into a wider park ski offering that is becoming more popular in this day & age. Something in the 176-184 cm range & 95-102mm underfoot.

Magnus 102
Line Blend
On3p Kartel 98
Vishnu Wide
Armada Edollo
Armada Ar96
Armada Ar106
4frnt Vandal
I could go on...
Nov 21 2018 1:23PM
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saucemastrscotty
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t0asterPretty much both I guess. Want to butter cause I like it. More jumps than rails, but want to get into rails to be able to do some sick edits yo´

I would take a look at a ski similar in build to line chronics then, wouldn't recommend chronics tho cuz the durability sucks but most companies make skis built around similar models
Nov 21 2018 2:48PM
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t0aster
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Obie.Right on. Ar7 sizes were 171, 176 & 181..no worries.

If you’re digging the Ar7’s, what would you like different with a new pair of park skis? Softer flex, rocker or do you like the stability & traditional feel that the Ar7 offers?

I personally dig skis on the wider side for park skiing, the width isn’t as quick edge to edge & has a surfy, stable platform that you might like for jumps (& rails of course). So without knowing the answer to the question above possibly look into a wider park ski offering that is becoming more popular in this day & age. Something in the 176-184 cm range & 95-102mm underfoot.

Magnus 102
Line Blend
On3p Kartel 98
Vishnu Wide
Armada Edollo
Armada Ar96
Armada Ar106
4frnt Vandal
I could go on...


Yeah, I like the ar7s but they are destroyed now. So yeah might pick up something in that stýle. Looked at the Armada Edollo but they are costy.
Nov 22 2018 11:43AM
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albinoboy
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Full Tilt boots for sure look into the drop kick or first chair 6.

As for ski look into the armada bdog because it is a very playful ski and it does great in the park (they also look dope as fuck)

Just go off of what brand you prefer pice line and looks to determine the ski there are too many good park skis to give an accurate opinion without knowing or seeing you ski.
Nov 22 2018 1:31PM
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t0aster
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THE-Albino*Full Tilt boots for sure look into the drop kick or first chair 6.

As for ski look into the armada bdog because it is a very playful ski and it does great in the park (they also look dope as fuck)

Just go off of what brand you prefer pice line and looks to determine the ski there are too many good park skis to give an accurate opinion without knowing or seeing you ski.


Had a pari of Tom Wallish(?) FTs and my feet were killing me, so maybe no to FTs?
Nov 22 2018 2:58PM
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albinoboy
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t0asterHad a pari of Tom Wallish(?) FTs and my feet were killing me, so maybe no to FTs?

Everyone has different feet I’d go to your local shop and try on every boot they have.
Nov 22 2018 3:02PM
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t0aster
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THE-Albino*Everyone has different feet I’d go to your local shop and try on every boot they have.


I guess! The problem with the boots is that they felt good in the shop but not after a few laps in te slope. Ended up selling them and getting a pair of Fisher Vacuum. Might just end up using them for both piste, park and off-piste.
Nov 22 2018 3:04PM
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albinoboy
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t0asterI guess! The problem with the boots is that they felt good in the shop but not after a few laps in te slope. Ended up selling them and getting a pair of Fisher Vacuum. Might just end up using them for both piste, park and off-piste.

Did you get the full tilts heat molded to your feet?
Nov 22 2018 3:06PM
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t0aster
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THE-Albino*Did you get the full tilts heat molded to your feet?


No, was a 2nd hand shop sooo. Did have a pair of soles molded
Nov 22 2018 3:09PM
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albinoboy
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t0asterNo, was a 2nd hand shop sooo. Did have a pair of soles molded

Well if you do get new FT boots definitely get them molded they probably were for the original owner but you probably have a different foot shape so the fit was probably funky
Nov 22 2018 3:12PM
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