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Why do really good skiers (cork 9 and up) you see in the terrain park almost always ride armadas?

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Scott.Malkinson
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I feel like everytime i get blown away by a skier throwing huge corks in the park i see them riding armadas in the liftline. Why dont other ski companies try to tear apart and reverse engineer a pair of armada skis to try to copy their trademark characteristics? Like why does volkl continue to make stiff skis when everybody seems to prefer the flexibility of armadas?
Do armadas like get too soft and soggy over time?

**This thread was edited on Feb 9th 2020 at 6:11:12pm
Feb 9 2020 6:08PM
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SamC123
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I think it’s just overall how good their skis are for every characteristic of park skiing. Whether your a swerver, a comp skier, or a jibber, there’s a ski for you. (Especially the 86-106 for park.) I have the arv 86 from a few years back, and i can butter fine on them, and still have enough stability to go to the parking lot. Another thing is their durability. Like I said I’ve had my arv 86s for a few years, and all I’ve had is fairly minor topsheet damage. Also, their graphics are rad.
Feb 9 2020 6:33PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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the better ones are riding on head supershapes
Feb 9 2020 6:51PM
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armchair_skier
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There’s this guy I see insta clips of who throws corks and flips of anything he can find and he rides surface outsiders. Absolute mad lad.
Feb 9 2020 6:57PM
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Scott.Malkinson
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SamC123I think it’s just overall how good their skis are for every characteristic of park skiing. Whether your a swerver, a comp skier, or a jibber, there’s a ski for you. (Especially the 86-106 for park.) I have the arv 86 from a few years back, and i can butter fine on them, and still have enough stability to go to the parking lot. Another thing is their durability. Like I said I’ve had my arv 86s for a few years, and all I’ve had is fairly minor topsheet damage. Also, their graphics are rad.

How come you like an 86 underfoot ski? Doesnt it feel too narrow?
Feb 9 2020 7:24PM
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CLQ
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dolan alt
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Scott.Malkinson
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CLQdolan alt


not dolan, but i was somebody else in the Past but i forgot my password and wanted to change my name anyways
Feb 9 2020 8:06PM
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Scott.Malkinson
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/954412/Scott-Malkinson-has-a-lisp-and-diabetes
Feb 9 2020 8:07PM
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SamC123
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Does feel a bit narrow. Would love a wider ski, but honestly it’s nothing to complain about, I ski just about everything on them from landing switch on big jumps to dropping cliffs in boot deep-knee deep pow. I have the arv 116 for real pow skiing.
Scott.MalkinsonHow come you like an 86 underfoot ski? Doesnt it feel too narrow?
Feb 9 2020 8:10PM
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Youngm_IPCME
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Dolan alt. The south park and volkl obsession confirms it.
Scott.MalkinsonHow come you like an 86 underfoot ski? Doesnt it feel too narrow?

86 is decently wide. The seth pistols were like 90 underfoot and they seemed to be fine for big mountain
Feb 9 2020 8:23PM
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LivingDaLife
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In my experience, Armada's have been more durable than any other ski. Not saying a lot, but that's why I use them.
Feb 9 2020 9:26PM
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Scott.Malkinson
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Young_IMPCDolan alt. The south park and volkl obsession confirms it.

86 is decently wide. The seth pistols were like 90 underfoot and they seemed to be fine for big mountain


South park is awesome man, what is wrong with you?

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iced
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i ski line for the funky colours and cause khai told me the skis are poppy and playful and a good all around parkski and Will was like they can butter and still good on all mountain
Feb 9 2020 10:30PM
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John18_6
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history and reputation
Feb 9 2020 11:36PM
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saucy+steve
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Scott.MalkinsonI feel like everytime i get blown away by a skier throwing huge corks in the park i see them riding armadas in the liftline. Why dont other ski companies try to tear apart and reverse engineer a pair of armada skis to try to copy their trademark characteristics? Like why does volkl continue to make stiff skis when everybody seems to prefer the flexibility of armadas?
Do armadas like get too soft and soggy over time?

**This thread was edited on Feb 9th 2020 at 6:11:12pm


Cause armada skis are simply the SHIT... Not too buttery like blends but not insanely stiff like volkels. Also Very durable
Feb 9 2020 11:48PM
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Youngm_IPCME
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Scott.MalkinsonSouth park is awesome man, what is wrong with you?

**This post was edited on Feb 9th 2020 at 10:43:24pm


You're 0% subtle
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J_Christoph
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Game recognize game
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TheClap.
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Scott.MalkinsonHow come you like an 86 underfoot ski? Doesnt it feel too narrow?


Lost it
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CalumSKI
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Young_IMPCYou're 0% subtle


lmao
Dolan lost his posting privileges for how many times he posts a day
it is IP ban time lol
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Ghost_BLandzV2
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Dolan tries to salvage his online reputation by making a new account and gets absolutely shredded and called out immediately. A true tragedy
Feb 10 2020 9:43PM
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Scott.Malkinson
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CalumSKIlmao
Dolan lost his posting privileges for how many times he posts a day
it is IP ban time lol

Why would you want less activity on this forum... dolans got people posting again. Even if the butthurt is strong like it is with you...
Feb 11 2020 1:58PM
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CLQ
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Scott.MalkinsonWhy would you want less activity on this forum... dolans got people posting again. Even if the butthurt is strong like it is with you...


Why do you talk about yourself in third person?
Feb 11 2020 2:05PM
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Scott.Malkinson
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CLQWhy do you talk about yourself in third person?

Im not dolan but keep wasting your concern and energy thinking that i am if it makes you happy.

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GrandThings
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Scott.MalkinsonIm not dolan but keep wasting your concern and time thinking that i am if that makes you happy.


Dolan does the widening of your hips have anything to do with your new account?!?!
Feb 11 2020 2:13PM
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SammyDubz
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My names Scott malkinson and I have diabetes
Feb 11 2020 2:46PM
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ZootsAss
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idk about everyone else but my B-Dogs that i bought in the middle of the season last year are not durable. I've got a foot of edge missing under my binding another couple inches at the tail and i have to epoxy the other tail every week or two because the edge pops out. idk if its just my skis or what but it kinda sucks.

Edit: still definitely gonna buy another pair

**This post was edited on Feb 12th 2020 at 8:22:06am
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skierman_jack
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TRVP_ANGELthe better ones are riding on head supershapes


Remember a year ago when TRVP was funny?
Feb 11 2020 3:49PM
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FruitBootPro
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armchair_skierThere’s this guy I see insta clips of who throws corks and flips of anything he can find and he rides surface outsiders. Absolute mad lad.


I can't blame him tbh
Feb 11 2020 5:19PM
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FruitBootPro
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icedi ski line for the funky colours and cause khai told me the skis are poppy and playful and a good all around parkski and Will was like they can butter and still good on all mountain

My middle school brain deciding to buy Line Blends (2013, colorized)
Feb 11 2020 5:21PM
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iced
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its ok i bought afterbangs in 15
Feb 11 2020 5:39PM
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chrispyminis
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the skis are dope and it seems like the reps are good at hooking up locals that have a following
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Dan-Man
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LINE skis.
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