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2012/13 Armada AR7 Size Guide

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Dicko-13
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Hi Guys

I'm about to buy last seasons AR7s. I'm 5'11 and finished growing and not sure whether to go with the 176 or 181 length.

I'm an advanced rider all over the mountain, but only mess around on the small to medium features in the park. I prefer to jib on rails and boxes rather than hit kickers, but I want to progress in the park this season on both rails and kickers.

I'm guessing a bigger ski is harder to spin with? Or does the extra length actually help with swing weight?

Also, what difference would I notice in the weight of the two ski sizes and would it be harder to manouevre the bigger ski in the park because of the extra weight?

Finally, I know different manufacturers sizes vary slightly. Do Armada's sizes come up bigger or smaller than others? I've outgrown my 171 Salomon Suspects. How do Armada sizes fare with Salomon?

I would appreciate any advice

Cheers
Aug 13 2013 4:19AM
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tomPietrowski
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For you I would go 176. If its just for smaller to med park stuff you will fin it much easier to progress on shorter skis. Shorter skis will be easier to throw around, they will be lighter and the swing weight will feel less. If you also want the ski to ski aroun all the mountain hard an fast get the 181 although it won't be as easy for you in the park. Salomon and armada come fairly close size wise with armada being about 1cm bigger in the same size.
Aug 13 2013 5:29AM
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50Kal
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If your really, really aggressive out of the park I would say go 181. I have the 176 and Im 5'9'' 170lbs. It is a really good allmnt/park ski. The only time I feel I'm being held back is when I'm really haulin ass down icy groomers. If your not racing to the park the 176 will work fine.
Armadas size are really true.
Aug 13 2013 11:55AM
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Dicko-13
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Thanks guys. I had to get them today, so I went for the 176s. I'm sure they will serve me well.
Aug 13 2013 2:53PM
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steve0
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Where'd you get them and what did you pay? I'm looking at a pair for myself and can't find 181's anywhere for under $400
Aug 13 2013 4:00PM
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50Kal
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$400 for 181 brand new Ar7s is the best price your gonna find. I say buy now before they disapear.

Aug 13 2013 4:15PM
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Dicko-13
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I'm from the UK, and got mine for £260, which is pretty much $400. That was the cheapest I could find em anywhere. Sure you'll get some in the states for about 400 though
Aug 14 2013 4:35AM
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steve0
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I found them online for $299, and then went back to buy them and they were sold out. Still kicking myself for missing them.
Aug 14 2013 10:18AM
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