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Arv v. scratch bc

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stinkypoodangle
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i am 6'5" and 180 lbs. i can get last years scratch bc for 399 in a 188 or this years arv for 480 in 185. i probably ski 65 park and 35 all mountain. please help me decide. thanks.
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BigJew
Posts: 6974 - Karma: 78
I havent' ridden either ski but ArV's have better graphics so get them. Either way they'll be a sick ski and you'll be able to haul them around since your big in the park
20 years ago
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skogenjake
Posts: 6685 - Karma: 511
thats a joke right?


"i havent ridden either ski, but ARV's have better graphics so get them".

wow if its not a joke...sometimes i wonder.
20 years ago
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KeegLove
Posts: 10166 - Karma: 55
i'd go with the arv because i think they will work a little better as far as all mountain would go which seems to me is what you want
20 years ago
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cool_catskier
Posts: 715 - Karma: 12
what if a ar5 was put into the picture though?
20 years ago
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pie
Posts: 205 - Karma: 10
ar5 becuase they look the coolest.
20 years ago
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cool_catskier
Posts: 715 - Karma: 12
see andy, pie thinks the ar5 looks cooler too.
20 years ago
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aznpcskier
Posts: 1250 - Karma: 113
they flex very similar, tough decision... do what your heart speaks to u
20 years ago
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afterbang
Posts: 81 - Karma: 70
u seem to tall to ski play basketball

jk dog i would get the arv but i mostly do park
20 years ago
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Chucktheweasel
Posts: 553 - Karma: 156
hoow come this years ARV is so much softer than last years? the chatter has to be crazy
20 years ago
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alpineplease
Posts: 2797 - Karma: 1,804
that first post was truly the epitamy of fucking newschooler. to voice my opinion, i wouldnt get the arv, becasue no pros ride them, but pros use the BC, so you have to get that.
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Sully_Sullivan
Posts: 185 - Karma: 15
Lets look at the technicalities of this question you are 6 feet and 180 pound this would suggest to me that a gentleman of your stature would need a stiffer ski and out of the two. The scratch is a THC core which has two wood dowels down the side and a fiberglasss and elastimer filling in the middle, THe Arv from what i read seems to be a core like its protege the ar5 which also has wood stringers, The two skis are fairly similiar. I skied on the BC last year and found it rode soft noodly almost. I've never skied the arv but i would assume its the same. I would go with the BC based simply on the fact that i know in a 188 your going to find the ski butters well and performs well in the park where you like to hang out, you have no prob goign all mountain with it as well whilst the arv seems to be more oriented as an all mountian type ski good for backcountry, the bc is a sick park ski
20 years ago
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grambo
Posts: 1125 - Karma: 93
Something else, both too soft for you. 05/06 BC would be a consideration.
20 years ago
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zepscratch
Posts: 3517 - Karma: 36
^yea that would be better, how bout the pollards? 186 i think
20 years ago
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Davevinc1080
Posts: 723 - Karma: 10
i think that the ARV;s would be a good choice, a little soft, but a tough ski
20 years ago
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leone
Posts: 2663 - Karma: 1,121
scratch bc's are awesome in park and everywhere else
20 years ago
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$$SPINNERS$$
Posts: 1618 - Karma: 11
i am 5'9'' and 155 and i got the Arv's in a 185 with the new look p-12. i found that they are just a tiny bit heavier than my 168 scratch F.S. 03-04 with the scratch 100 bindings. this years B.C.'s are supposed to be stiffer than last years. but between the 2 that you mentioned i would go with the ARV's.
20 years ago
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$$SPINNERS$$
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i am compering the wieght of my ARV's to my old scratches^
20 years ago
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Subjekt
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i agree.
20 years ago
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dorikin
Posts: 1914 - Karma: 16
This years BC and FS are way stiffer than the ARV's man. I have last years fs, this years fs, and last years ARV's. Last years FS were soft, this years fs are wider and not even comparable to the old scratch. the 06 scratch are quite stiff and way bomber. Last years ARV was supposed to be a fairly stiff ski according to Armada, it was their BOMBER ski. My new scratches are way stiffer than my ARV's, and this years ARV are even softer. So, to sum it all up, this years BC is stiff wide, and a really good ski for big guys IMO.
20 years ago
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$$SPINNERS$$
Posts: 1618 - Karma: 11
sure it is, the arv's are so light that they would be the best choice
20 years ago
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Ryanvdonk
Posts: 12811 - Karma: 1,972
the scratch BC. last years model was skinnier (90 underfoot) so it will workbetter in the park. besides, it is a better ski all around. and it's cheaper.
20 years ago
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poorboyzprod
Posts: 37 - Karma: 10
ha are you serious??? The ARV's are sick graphics and nice skis, but for the price??? The BC's are a wayy better deal. And rossi skis are soo well built.
20 years ago
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$$SPINNERS$$
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if he is skiing park with a ski that big i am pretty sure it will be a big concern
20 years ago
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AKFREERIDE
Posts: 1718 - Karma: 11
to put it nice and simple

park ski- ARV

big mountain, all mountain- BC

you might find your ride to be nicer with the BC because the ARV is fairly soft. the BC is stiffer and with your weight, stiffer is better.
20 years ago
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troublemakerCO
Posts: 458 - Karma: 10
ive seen better deals on the bc's, but thats a good ski 4sur.
20 years ago
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dorikin
Posts: 1914 - Karma: 16
Oh yea, and this years sprayer bc is the one to get if you want a little extra girth in a park ski. It is basically the same as last years bc from what I hear? And it is also like 200 dollars cheaper than the scratch bc.
20 years ago
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zepscratch
Posts: 3517 - Karma: 36
^word
20 years ago
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Tha_Grouch
Posts: 2217 - Karma: 30
ARV's for SURE... I own them and they are sick.
20 years ago
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