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What are the Armada AK JJ's?

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californiagrown
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so ya what this ski. i heard it comes in a 195 but dont know much else. alink to it, or any info is appreciated.
Jan 18 2011 6:06PM
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flexpattern
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Seconded! I would buy on3p in a shot if i could afford the shipping/import duties etc.! Get on it!
Jan 19 2011 6:59PM
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*Bird
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boom

http://vimeo.com/18380569
Jan 19 2011 7:27PM
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MEGAZORD
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This is basically the pro version.

Much like the s7, the team riders are using versions with metal layers for stability. Just because the ski has the same topsheet in the pictures and videos, doesnt mean its the same ski you can just go buy off the wall.
Jan 19 2011 7:32PM
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californiagrown
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Yah so that was not at all what we are talking about...thats the Travis Steeger Pro...good try though.

I wish they kept the width the same on the JJ but made it in a 195 with the metal layers. it would be sooo sick
Jan 19 2011 8:09PM
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*Bird
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yah so um... i was just trying to show people the TSP cas it shows up in the first page and some people might be interested since it is a big mountain ski like the aka jj.....good try though douche
Jan 19 2011 8:13PM
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PeteySkeety
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How do you like the TST? Have you skied the JJ? How does it compare to the JJ or other skis?
Jan 19 2011 8:19PM
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*Bird
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o this is a vid from someone else
Jan 19 2011 10:08PM
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MarkieR
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If anyone is interested in the original topic anymore, i skied the JJ AK on monday. I didn't get a chance to ski any pow but did ski some crud and super fast groomers. I'm 180 lbs and they fully supported my on anything, unlike the regular JJ. These skis are awesome and I would definitely recommend them to anyone who thought the JJ was a little too soft/short. These skis didn't feel huge and they're relatively light (keep in mind I ski 195 Motherships, so it's hard for anything to be heavier than that). Probably one of the most fun feeling skis I've been on in a while.
Feb 4 2011 5:24AM
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TallTom
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Great news, cheers!!
Feb 4 2011 6:07AM
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division.bell
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Do the AK JJ's actually have metal laminates as earlier rumors suggested?

Thanks for the review!
Feb 4 2011 8:51AM
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TallTom
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I'm not sure if they have. They've probably done what they did with the 192 Bent Chetlers, stiffening the tail somewhat.

The dimensions/turn radius do change quite a lot:

185 = 126-136-115-133-123 @ 14m
195 = 131-141-120-138-128 @ 18m


Feb 4 2011 9:17AM
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division.bell
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This is exactly what I am hoping for. I think metal laminates would be out of place on a ski such as the JJ, regardless of the length. As far as the dimensions, and sidecut radius, it will be nice to have them be a bit more stable on harder snow and not wanting to turn all of the time.

I am very curious about these skis, and can't wait to see some in person.
Feb 4 2011 9:42AM
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division.bell
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I found this in case anyone else is interested.

www.youtube.com/user/skigeartv#p/u/6/YDkKKCuUp2Q
Feb 4 2011 10:11AM
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TallTom
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Sweet, they look better than this years too imo!
Feb 4 2011 10:55AM
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LC.
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I was into the idea until I read 18m radius. Still hoping Atomic drops a 193 Blog next year with a 30+ radius.
Feb 4 2011 11:48AM
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Daydreaming
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Feb 4 2011 3:57PM
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bibs_skibum
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this
Feb 4 2011 4:46PM
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Oyabun
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Just tried the Armada AK JJ's at SIA in Winter Park, they were awesome. 195 cm length 120 mm underfoot. Here's some videos.


Feb 10 2011 1:13PM
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TijmenDal
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This!

May 25 2011 6:10AM
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onenerdykid
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I don't know if anyone has answered this yet, but they do not have metal in them. The skis are definitely beefier, but it is not due to adding metal to the construction.
May 25 2011 7:37AM
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