alexeiw123 2 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 So Does anyone here ski, or has skiied on Armada skis? I'm just basically looking for some opinions after having purchased my first ever pair of skis (yay no more hiring for me) for my hakuba trip in january. I guess I'm excited and am sick of looking at them, and want to hear opinions form someone who has used them. the skis that I bought are armada ARV (185cm) with marker 12 free bindings. Link to post Share on other sites
Slippery Jim 65 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'll be interested in hearing what you think once you've skied on them; there's a good deal available on older ARVs/bindings at a shop I know and I'm tempted. Link to post Share on other sites
alexeiw123 2 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 i'll be sure to write up and let you know when i get back in feb, I beleive this model (07-08) and the newer ones are stiffer than older models. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 The JJ looks appealing to me out of all the Armada skis, as do the ARGs - Ive never skied on Spats, but have heard nothing but people rave bout them in powder...its just any traverse or ice packs, for example, that everybody complains. JJs seem more like a compromise between the two. Link to post Share on other sites
alexeiw123 2 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 i'm not familiar with the term spats.. but guessing it has something to do with fat twin tips. or that spatula ski that i've heard of but never seen. as far as i can see the ARG is meant for nothing but powder. and i can see why the JJs would be better on ice and traversing with the shape of the edges, but i was really after something i could take anywhere on the mountain, i've never skiid deep powder before, so it will be new to me, and as i understand these skis will be great in it, and i am told they are still a solid contender on the groomed runs. Link to post Share on other sites
Yuki's Passion 1 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 with a 95 waist youll have no problems in powder nor groomed runs. My smallest skis are 105 waist and I love them on groomed runs as well. Just takes a bit of getting used to is all. Link to post Share on other sites
its-a-clock 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Good lookers them Link to post Share on other sites
alexeiw123 2 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 130 - 95 - 119 ha yes they are not aesthetically challenged, thats for sure. I've only ever skiied hire skis, so never been on anything new let alone a twin tip.. i can't wait to get in there. got a pair of nordica SM10 boots to go with http://www.nordica.com/site/skiboot.php?site=13&lang=1&id=62 Link to post Share on other sites
Lydbings 0 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I skied on the 175s last year. I had an awesome season on them,(what with all the snow that hit the US) they have a lot of flex so they are a lot of fun to play around on --and they're pretty light good for hiking. They ride well in powder/park/ fresh groomers but the edges leave something to be desired, so icy conditions can be trecherous. But if your legs are strong and you should be fine. I rode them all year through all conditions and they never got me in trouble. This is my first year in Japan, but if it snows as much as I hear it does then I imagine you will be thoroughly satisfied with their performance. And they are by far the coolest graphics in the market. Enjoy. Link to post Share on other sites
alexeiw123 2 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 excellent, thats what i like to hear ! i've got pretty strong legs from lots of hard gym work and years of cycling and swimming, so hopefully i can put that to use. thanks alot! i was hoping there'd be some hands on experience with them here! Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I know a guy who skis them now (this weekend in fact) but his IP is banned so I don't think you'll be hearing from him. Anyway he has a ski for every occasion and these seem to be getting a lot of use on piste but will clearly go elsewhere from just looking at them. Link to post Share on other sites
SnowJapan Admin SnowJapan 178 Posted November 26, 2008 SnowJapan Admin Share Posted November 26, 2008 Incorrect. No IP addresses are banned. Not quite as dramatic sounding though is it... Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Originally Posted By: SJForums Incorrect. No IP addresses are banned. Not quite as dramatic sounding though is it... My error then if that's the case. Anyway I don't think we're likely to hear from him. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 King, how come you've already got 29 under your belt? Link to post Share on other sites
alexeiw123 2 Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 what is the 29 about anyway? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 days on zee snow Link to post Share on other sites
Kingofmyrrh 0 Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 fixed it up because work really is that boring today. Link to post Share on other sites
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