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Arv 96 vs blend

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ClosesChide
Posts: 28 - Karma: 147
im advanced skier from Greece (mostly slushy snow) and i want a pair of skis for all mountain 80% park 20% and a bit of powder
im 176cm 60 kg
whitch one should i pick
tell me your opinion :)
also im going with griffon 13 if that makes any difference

**This thread was edited on Mar 5th 2020 at 12:37:13pm
Mar 5 2020 12:34PM
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PsychicMigration
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ARV 106 or 96 out of those two. The new version of the Kartels 96s would work the best I would think based on flex and waist width. If your skiing mostly all mountain blends are an excessive alternative. When you get going the will Blends get a ton of chatter. Its all preference really. Side note I own Kartels and Blends.
Mar 5 2020 12:50PM
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SofaKingSick
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ARV. Blends are noodles which is fine if that's what you want but if you're 80% out of the park i doubt you want noodles
Mar 5 2020 12:51PM
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hi_vis360
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super different skis, if you're looking for something with good stability I'd go with the Arv 96 but if you're just ripping slushy park laps most of the time I'd go with the blend, I used to have blends and they are super fun park skis and since you're not a huge guy they should be good to go in terms of stability
Mar 5 2020 12:53PM
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ClosesChide
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i have been ski racing for many years and i like going fast so ima go with blends i guess
thanks guys
Mar 5 2020 12:59PM
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hi_vis360
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ClosesChidei have been ski racing for many years and i like going fast so ima go with blends i guess
thanks guys

nooo I think I misread your post haha, if you like going fast don't get blends get the arvs
Mar 5 2020 2:06PM
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SofaKingSick
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ClosesChidei have been ski racing for many years and i like going fast so ima go with blends i guess
thanks guys


i think you misunderstood. the blends are super super soft, like some of the softest on the market. if you're a racer/ex-racer you will almost certainly prefer the ARVs
Mar 5 2020 2:09PM
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lolnikke
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arvs are very nice, u can go fast with them and they are stable on jumps but still fun and jibby. only get the blends if u ski almost only rails and want to do slow butters
Mar 5 2020 3:34PM
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ClosesChide
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im like 60 kg am i gonna be able to butter them tho? thats why im not that sure
Mar 5 2020 4:20PM
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SofaKingSick
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that's pretty light but if you're a racer you have some skills on skis... the ARVs aren't really stiff by any means, id say medium stiff as park skis go. blends are suuuper soft and if you're a racer i feel like they'll be softer than you even thought existed haha

if you want a super solid all around medium park ski, go ARV. if you're looking for a pair of skis for your quiver that is super duper park oriented and softer than hell, go Blends
Mar 5 2020 4:39PM
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lolnikke
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im like 50 kg and i can butter my arv 86 (which are almost the same flex as 96)just fine
ClosesChideim like 60 kg am i gonna be able to butter them tho? thats why im not that sure
Mar 6 2020 9:27AM
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