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NINE edge cracks in a month

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saucy+steve
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I got a pair of armadas, and was so hyped because they are said to be durable. Within one month of riding, I had nine edge cracks from normal park skiing. All of the edge cracks were on the same edge, even though I switch my skis regularly. There was also delam on the sidewall. Should I try to get a warranty, or ride em till the end of their life?
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Jan 14 2020 2:56PM
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TheClap.
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What armadas did you buy?
Jan 14 2020 3:14PM
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rojo.grande
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Typically, they won’t replace skis under warranty for rail damage. However, if u call and explain it’s all on the same edge they might list it as a defect. Always worth a shot but don’t be surprised if they basically tell you to fuck off and u just end up having to ride them til they’re shot
Jan 14 2020 4:07PM
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Durrrham
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Hey, if they are the ARV 84s I had the same problem, the 84s are meant for kids and are not nearly as durable as the ARV 86 which is what I am on now. I have nearly 45 days on snow this season and have 3 edge cracks on one ski and 2 on the other, If you want a more durable ski your gonna need to go up to the 86 or 96 it is very worth it. If you can't, just buy another pair of 84s and ride the pair you have now until they are unskiable or they break. The edge cracks will not really affect the skis a ton. Also, use a gummy stone to clear off the burs on the edges every 2 or 3 days, burs on the edges lead to cracks.

**This post was edited on Jan 15th 2020 at 3:49:08pm
Jan 15 2020 3:46PM
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crustyboot.420
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Arv 84s are for children and they cost like 300 so you cant expect them to be that durable.
Jan 16 2020 5:42PM
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scratchskier321
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this thread already feels like aids
Jan 16 2020 9:40PM
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scratchskier321
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like why are u sliding rails at like 9 different points under your boots... do you have eyes?
Jan 16 2020 9:41PM
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mayslay
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I bought a pair of Declivity Xs new this season and blew out a sidewall on day three of riding them. Currently trying to warranty them and waiting to hear back but I have low expectations since apparently the warranty doesn't cover "impact damage." Like, how tf else is someone going to blow a sidewall.
Jan 16 2020 11:18PM
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PacificRimJob
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Should have got the edgeless Edollos
Jan 17 2020 6:31AM
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snowfinder
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DingoSeanShould have got the edgeless Edollos


Bdogs, why do people always say my skis were damaged from "normal" park skiing. There is nothing normal about impacting metal on to metal.
Jan 17 2020 7:25AM
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saucy+steve
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scratchskier321like why are u sliding rails at like 9 different points under your boots... do you have eyes?


The cracks are like a quarter of an inch apart
Jan 18 2020 12:40AM
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saucy+steve
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durham.jonesHey, if they are the ARV 84s I had the same problem, the 84s are meant for kids and are not nearly as durable as the ARV 86 which is what I am on now. I have nearly 45 days on snow this season and have 3 edge cracks on one ski and 2 on the other, If you want a more durable ski your gonna need to go up to the 86 or 96 it is very worth it. If you can't, just buy another pair of 84s and ride the pair you have now until they are unskiable or they break. The edge cracks will not really affect the skis a ton. Also, use a gummy stone to clear off the burs on the edges every 2 or 3 days, burs on the edges lead to cracks.

**This post was edited on Jan 15th 2020 at 3:49:08pm


Thanks for the advice
Jan 18 2020 12:40AM
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tomPietrowski
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ReviseLeanedI bought a pair of Declivity Xs new this season and blew out a sidewall on day three of riding them. Currently trying to warranty them and waiting to hear back but I have low expectations since apparently the warranty doesn't cover "impact damage." Like, how tf else is someone going to blow a sidewall.


And how is you hitting a rock or a rail armada’s fault. It works both ways.
Jan 18 2020 12:50AM
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tomPietrowski
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Op. I used to think edge cracks were a sign I was riding hard. It will happen to park skis. Keep an eye on them and if they start to raise up glue them back. But if you slide rails edge cracks will happen.
Jan 18 2020 1:17AM
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mayslay
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tomPietrowskiAnd how is you hitting a rock or a rail armada’s fault. It works both ways.


I've ridden the exact same way on a pair or Atomic Rituals that probably have 250 days on them. Tons of core shots but absolutely no sign of sidewall deformation. Landing on rocks isn't Armada's fault, but cheap, low-quality construction is.
Jan 21 2020 7:51PM
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tomPietrowski
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Or could it just be you got unlucky and got a perfect shot on the sidewall? Honestly any ski will blow up if hit just right. It’s just the luck of the draw.
ReviseLeanedI've ridden the exact same way on a pair or Atomic Rituals that probably have 250 days on them. Tons of core shots but absolutely no sign of sidewall deformation. Landing on rocks isn't Armada's fault, but cheap, low-quality construction is.
Jan 21 2020 8:35PM
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