Line Blend vs Armada TST

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thanks :)

I was thinking to get a pair of Blend since I am going to try park by the end of this season

Then was told that if I am going to get JJ, ARW later, it's better to get TST

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Don't get a ski for something that you are going to try, get a ski that does what you do most of the time on the mountain well, that will also ski park halfway decent.

Oct 10 2013 1:05AM

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thanks :)

I don't know if I can do park or not. Kinda of scared :P

Will see by the end of the season

Oct 10 2013 1:08AM

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Where do you ski? How big are you? What type of skier are you?

Give us this info so we can guide you in the right direction for a pair of skis.

Oct 10 2013 1:28AM

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If you're a beginner or intermetdiate skier, which it sounds like you are. Do not get the TST. The blend would be a great ski to learn on and grow into as you improve your skiing ability.

Oct 10 2013 2:04AM

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I am an advanced intermediate, still taking lessons with Whistler Blackcomb. I am a low Level 5.

Blend is a easier ski?

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I ski in whistler

5‘6’‘， <120lb

I am an advanced intermediate, still taking lessons with Whistler Blackcomb.

I was at low Level 5 by the end of last season

Thanks :)

Oct 10 2013 2:10AM

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@th1337

I used to instruct in Aspen so I'm pretty familiar with the different levels. If you're a level 5 skier, the Blend will be a much better ski for you than the TST.

What's your height/age/weight? And what type of skiing do you like to do? We can give you better suggestions for additional skis to look at if you tell us that info as well.

Oct 10 2013 2:12AM

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Are you on trail or both on and off trail? How much of your time do you spend on groomed? On a pow day are you skiing pow all day, or just venturing in to it off of the groomers every once in a while? Do you like going super fast, or just cruising and sliding your tails around?

Oct 10 2013 2:15AM

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5‘6’‘， <120lb

Wish to try everything. Didn't get chance to ski powder last season, maybe a little bit.

If possible, would like to try park :P

Thanks :)

Oct 10 2013 2:15AM

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on and off. It depends on the instructors. I didn't ski by myself last season. Always with instructors.

Less than half on groomed. I would like to ski pow if possible.

I skied most of the runs (except double black diamonds) in Whistler, haven't tried much in Blackcomb

I don't think I am super fast, kinda of fast :)

Oct 10 2013 2:19AM

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@th1337

The blend would be a great ski for you then. I wouldn't even complicate your search by looking further than that. Mid-fat with rocker will be great when learning to ski powder, the rocker will keep you from catching edges as you learn to ski harder/faster, it's still narrow enough that you can make turns on the hardpack with minimal effort. It's a little fat if you're mostly going to be skiing groomers though, but it'd be a great ski to learn to do everything on if you can only have one ski. It'll be more than proficient in the park too.

Oct 10 2013 2:23AM

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I would say check out something like the volkl kink in a 163. It will carve fairly well, and not hamper your progression, as fatter skis are harder to get up on edge. It is also wide enough for some one who is less than 120 lbs and has never skied powder but is looking to try it out and has rocker.

Oct 10 2013 2:23AM

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Thanks :)

what length is better for me? 164cm? or 171cm?

Oct 10 2013 2:27AM

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park skis :P

Thanks for your advice :)

I will check them our in store.

Oct 10 2013 2:29AM

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@th1337

If you're 5'6" you definitely want the 171 since it has a rocker. I'm only 5'2" and ski 164 full camber skis and 170ish in rockered skis. That said, I've been skiing for 22 years but my suggestion remains the same.

The Kink is a good suggestion too and I love volkl but I think the 163 would be too short for you once you get better at skiing. If you go for the kink, get the 171 as well since it also has rocker. If you're skiing Whistler though, I think the Blend will be a better fit. Especially once you start learning how much fun powder is.

Oct 10 2013 2:38AM

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Yes, I am almost 168cm :P

Thanks for all the information :)

so, Blend for this season, TST for next season? or I don't need TST at all :)

Oct 10 2013 2:47AM

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If you get the blend, don't get the tst, get some thing significantly different to build a quiver. Most people want to get a straight up pow ski, but the blend will do just fine in pow, I would look at a high performance carver when you get better because they can be a kick in the ass! But that is next year.

Oct 10 2013 2:58AM

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ok. I will just focus on this year :P

Thanks for all the information and advices!

gud nite :)

Oct 10 2013 3:10AM

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@th1337

Yeah, just get the Blend this year and then either a skinnier ski for carving or a way fatter ski for just powder.

Oct 10 2013 3:24AM

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Thanks :P

Oct 10 2013 12:46PM

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Crazyman800

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So I'm also inquiring about the blends as well, but I'm comparing them to the armada al dentes instead.

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