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Salomon Twenty Twelve VS. Armada AR7

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skier3324
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I am mostly a pennsylvania and southern New York skier and i have no idea what ski I should get. I weight 165 pounds and am 5'11. I also started up riding in the park last year. PLEASE HELP.
Oct 11 2012 9:02PM
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50Kal
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What kinda of skiing you doing? Hitting the park all the time or all around the mountain? Is Money an issue cause I know some sick last years that are on sale.
Oct 11 2012 9:15PM
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skier3324
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I mostly hit the park but I like to go around the mountain too and money isn't a issue I want a good set of skis.
Oct 11 2012 9:46PM
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Banane.
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Twenty twelve, best ski ever
Oct 11 2012 9:52PM
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50Kal
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Im sure more recommendations will come but here's a couple for now.

Last year Salomon 22. Nice allmnt/park ski. Rockerd in tip and tail. I say go 186 for size.
http://www.evo.com/outlet/skis/salomon-twenty-twelve.aspx

2013 Armada El Rey. Another good park/allmnt ski. Really well built. One Of my favorites from Armada.
Full traditional camber. For your size 178.
http://www.evo.com/skis/armada-el-rey.aspx

And for something more fat ON3P Jeronimo. A true one quiver ski. Wide but still nimble. Rockerd tip and tail. 181 for this guy at your size.
http://www.on3pskis.com/products/skis/jeronimo/

Like I said this is a short list. Just take a few days and search around to see what people got.
Oct 11 2012 10:04PM
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Kickerzzz
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If you like the AR7, but want the waist of the 2012 for a bit more all-mountain versatility, consider the Armada ARV.
Oct 11 2012 10:07PM
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skier3324
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I've heard the twenty twelve is good, but people always say some sticker comes off does it make it look bad after?
Oct 11 2012 10:15PM
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skier3324
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for the 2012 do you recommend any specific bindings for it too?
Oct 11 2012 10:17PM
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Banane.
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sth driver
Oct 11 2012 10:20PM
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50Kal
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A good 12 din would be the choice I'd say. Like the guy said above on the top picks is Salomon STH 12 Driver. Would last 4-5 years as long dosen't get trashed.

http://www.evo.com/alpine-ski-bindings/salomon-sth-12-driver-90mm-brakes.aspx

other good 12 dins that would work great:
Axial/ PX 12
Marker griffon
Tryrolia/4frt 12






Oct 11 2012 11:23PM
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50Kal
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A good 12 din would be the choice I'd say. Like the guy said above on the top picks is Salomon STH 12 Driver. Would last 4-5 years as long dosen't get trashed.

Oct 11 2012 11:24PM
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NinetyFour
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I have the original model year for the 2012, and I love mine. No issues with the top sheet delaminating if that's what you mean by sticker.
Oct 12 2012 12:10AM
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skier3324
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Ya that's what I meant to say thanks
Oct 12 2012 12:19PM
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