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Armada TST: 183 or 192??

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Gomes
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About to buy some Armada TSTs and can't decide what size to get. Everywhere I look says I should be skiing around 187 but they only come in 183 or 192. I'm 6'3" about 185 lbs, a fairly aggressive advanced skier, mostly off piste, fresh pow, bowls, steep pitches, moguls. Leaning towards the 192s but worried about having to make quick turns etc. Just wondering if anyone can help me make a decision? Thanks.
Nov 25 2012 11:58PM
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Barmski
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6'3 185........yes go 192 without question. My roommate's 511 and skis the 192 and wishes it would be longer. The rocker in the front makes a huge difference. I bought a 189 ski last year that has no rocker and I'm 6'0, 170. Def go 192.
Nov 26 2012 2:32AM
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Gomes
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Hey thanks for the input. That's kinda what I was thinking, i've heard they ski a bit shorter with the rocker and all. Still a bit intimidated since i'm currently skiing on 179s...
Nov 26 2012 11:33PM
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VD.
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192 for sure bro, they will ski shorter with the rocker. Also I beleive Armada measure before pressing, so the ski won't quite be 192.
Nov 27 2012 10:05AM
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Session
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This is correct. Armada does not measure true to length when pressed.

To my dismay when I lined my 191 Billygoats up with my 190 Magic J, I was dissapointed.

That 192 will actually be like a 186. Throw in tip splay, and you have a pretty short running length.
Nov 27 2012 10:17AM
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snakerton
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192. your big. if youre worried about making tight turns, they have a really small turn radius
Nov 27 2012 10:30AM
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VD.
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^True, turning radius @192 is 18.9m

Nov 27 2012 10:53AM
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SoCore
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I'm 6'1'' 180 and opted for the 192.
Nov 27 2012 2:18PM
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Gomes
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Thanks guys, definitely feeling better after ordering the 192's.
Nov 29 2012 11:50PM
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