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Armada JJ, 4Frnt CRJ or Atomic Bentcheler

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sebi88
Posts: 59 - Karma: 10
I'm looking into one of these backcountry skis.

Whit which of these skis should I go
Oct 13 2009 3:04PM
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fouldsys
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do eny meny miny mo. thats all we can suggest based on the info provided.
Oct 13 2009 4:39PM
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powpowpowpow
Posts: 75 - Karma: 9
I would look at the ROSSI S7 before any of these.  Sickest skis I've ever ridden on for sure.
Oct 13 2009 5:19PM
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Schoog
Posts: 279 - Karma: 10
atomic bentchetler for sure out of those three but some information on yourself would help alot
Oct 13 2009 6:00PM
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Hooper
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dude we need some info on you and your ability first, what you're looking for in a ski etc. etc...
Oct 13 2009 6:30PM
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BWalmer
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ditto. Personally (that means me, not necessarily you), I'd go with the JJs cause they are really light and poppy and float like crazy.
Oct 13 2009 6:40PM
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backwardsrider
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moment night train

they are all round way better.

Oct 13 2009 6:41PM
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mark@snoq.ski
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i was in the same situation a few weeks ago and i went with the S7 from what i have heard they are way better!!
Oct 13 2009 6:53PM
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powpowpowpow
Posts: 75 - Karma: 9

The best ski ever.  Insane.  Cant wait to get  back on mine this winter.

Oct 13 2009 6:54PM
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backwardsrider
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unless you want to land switch...
Oct 13 2009 7:09PM
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casimiro
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Sorry for the thread jack but I have aqustion regarding these same skis. I am 5' 8" 150lbs. I currently ride EP pros, and Surface live LIfe. I am looking at the JJ, CRJ Bent Chetlers. I want to build a touring setup with dukes. I ski in Colorado. I will be doing BC from resort access and BC by skining in, sled etc.. I would like something with a little stiffer flex then the EP pros for the crud but a little softer than the surface. I am also concerned about weight issues, which are the lightest skis here?
Oct 21 2009 8:40PM
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max69
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
BENTCHETLERS

the armada jj's seem to noodeley to me

and idk about the 4frnt's
Oct 21 2009 8:45PM
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casimiro
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Thank you for your input. Anyone know anything about the CRJ?
Oct 21 2009 9:33PM
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iFail
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JJs are stiffer than Chetlers, which were medium-soft.  They were fun, but too soft and short for me to get as a pow jib ski.  I have 189 LL2s now.  Look at this thread, all of these were compared, CRJs won jibbyness: http://www.tetongravity.com/Forums/showthread.php?t=156125

I wanted CRJs, but thought I couldn't get a deal, so got a great deal on LL2s which I'm sure I'll love a ton, but was offered a great deal on CRJs afterwards.  I'm glad I got LL2s though since CRJs have camber, and I have a rockered with camber 195 333 powder charger coming.  LL2s are medium-stiffish and might be the most stable of all these...lots of threads on them.

Oct 21 2009 10:04PM
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casimiro
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^ thank you!
Oct 21 2009 10:15PM
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Clandestino
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Ummm....dood the JJ's are stiffer overall than both these skis.  Have you actually felt any of them?

I would say just by feel, that the CRJ is the softest (especially in the tip/tail areas).  Bentchetler also seems to have a stiffer overall flex than the CRJ.

I was really stoked on the CRJ until I actually felt the ski, and now i'm more skeptical because they seem to be much softer than I expected....I need to get out on them.

Go for the JJ it is going to be your best bet, as it slays absolutely everything.
Oct 22 2009 12:26AM
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Ben.
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how much skinning are you planning on doing? for little sidecountry trips any of those will be fine, but for anything longer than that, thats gonna be REALLY heavy. any of those.
Oct 22 2009 12:33AM
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silex
Posts: 526 - Karma: 63
wtf? are you retarted?
Oct 22 2009 12:49AM
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casimiro
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I am planning on short sidecountry stuff, not all day long hut trip stuff. I just want the dukes on a pair so I can easily get back up into mini golf style zones when a sled is impractical.
Oct 22 2009 6:05PM
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Ben.
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ah gotcha. id say the chetler or jj then. i believe the jj is lighter. either would be solid though.

although i believe the JJ's rocker is more subtle, and it has camber underfoot, which will also help with skin contact and traction nawwhatimean?
Oct 22 2009 6:11PM
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casimiro
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Thank you.
Oct 22 2009 6:40PM
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Ben.
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id pm nomensteven hed have some good thoughts on that cuz he tours a lot
Oct 22 2009 6:57PM
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casimiro
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thanks again, +Karma!
Oct 22 2009 6:58PM
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