Armada ARV 106 (2017) or K2 Shreditor 102 (2016)?

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Sep 29 2017 8:46PM

Long story short: I was planning on buying last years ARV 106 model this year as I desperately need a new pair of skis, then I magically stumbled across the last remaining pair of K2 Shreditor 102 (2016) online- the ones with the retro graphics. Try searching them- they are no where to be found. Anyway, I was all set on the Armada ARV 106 because they have gotten so much praise from everyone few and far between- I can't go wrong with them. I am just a little hesitant to shell out almost $500 on skis I've never tried before. I did however get to ski the K2s for a week at Targhee last year and they were super playful and smeared through the snow with ease on the one pow day we got. I wasn't as big of a fan for the K2s on groomers but I could manage. The Armada ARVs will run me about $150 more than the K2 skis.

My thoughts right now is the ARV is probably an all around better ski, but seeing as I have never ridden it, I can't comment, whereas the K2 was great. I will spend more time out of the park than in it. This ski will be my everyday ski. Just hoping for some brutally honest opinions and to hear from people who have either ski.

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Kbob94

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Sep 29 2017 9:35PM

I have the ARV 106 and I absolutely love the ski to death! I recommend this ski to everyone I see. I have ridden those K2 102s as well and I can confidently say that the 106 is a far better ski for what your looking for. It will be totally without a doubt be worth the extra $150. The skis do everything from the Keystone parks to 14" pow days.

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nobullshit

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Sep 29 2017 11:30PM

I would go with the ARV 106. Such a sick ski and a great quiver if you aren't skiing a ton of crud. Its definitely soft but the flex pattern is gradual and keeps the ski predictable. Great swing weight, good float, and of course- killer graphics.

As long as you're not a super directional skier, I think its a great choice.

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