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ARV 116s too wide?

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cosmic11
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I am 5’9” about 140 pounds and I was wondering whether the Armada Arv 116s are going to be too wide. I haven't skied on many wide skis and I was wondering if these are going to be hard to control and too wide for skiing powder and doing some tricks in powder. I have park skis to ski park with so these will be used for mostly powder days. Thanks
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Sep 26 2022 3:08PM
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snowfinder
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no
Sep 26 2022 3:16PM
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Sebohalloran
Posts: 106 - Karma: 1,157
Pull the trigger, you wont regret it
Sep 26 2022 3:30PM
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MastePoleWhacker
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No, they’re perfect
Sep 26 2022 4:19PM
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Farmville420
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No such thing as too wide brother.
Sep 26 2022 10:22PM
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Non_State_Actor
Posts: 4875 - Karma: 17,330
For a pow ski? Not even close to too wide. It could be a daily driver in an area with generally soft/coastal/fresh snow pack. The ski is not really out there in terms of geometry.
Sep 27 2022 1:16AM
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OhJay
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Shouldn't be difficult. Softer flexing with heavily rockered tips and tail, you shouldn't have a problem just skiing them in pow. Only issue I see is you may notice the weight if you're coming off park skis. There is a lightweight version of the 116s (ARV UL 116) that I think may be more suitable for you at your height and weight.
Sep 27 2022 1:23PM
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stonedbrian
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youll only notice its shortcomings in difficult conditions like ice and hardpack. anything soft will be a perfect place for 116 skis to shine
Sep 27 2022 6:15PM
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