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Line vs. armada..

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speightphoto
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newschoolers seems to be seperated by people who either love line, or love armada.
personally, i like both, but i gunna have to say i like line a bit more.
what about everyone else?
Feb 21 2009 6:02PM
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Scott2~
Posts: 63 - Karma: 10
I ski on both, so I guess both for me as well~
Feb 21 2009 6:06PM
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Gorno
Posts: 266 - Karma: 28

As soon as someone buys me a pair of Armada boards, I will let you know...

Feb 21 2009 6:07PM
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*Nickdel*
Posts: 2258 - Karma: 868
never skied armada, but i love my lines
Feb 21 2009 6:08PM
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speightphoto
Posts: 182 - Karma: 64
ha well go demo some or something, or steal your friends.
then get back to me on that.

Feb 21 2009 6:08PM
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Billups
Posts: 3960 - Karma: 329
I love my AR6s to death, they can do just about anything.
Feb 21 2009 6:16PM
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TOOEast
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I love both companies but I am a bit biased because Armada's skis are NOT made in China. Austria vs. China. I had a pair of Invaders delam in less then 20 minutes from the tail to the back of the hell piece of the bindings as well. Both make great, amazing products but I feel, in my opinion that Armada takes the cake. Especially with the release of the Alpha1&2, Armada shows that it is committed to being an independent freeski company unlike Line, who is now owned by K2. To give Line a bit piece of credit for their innovations, the Afterbang looks like a very promising ski that will give all other ski companies a run for thier money.
Feb 21 2009 6:19PM
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TOOEast
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My old sticks were Ar6 181s and they simply put killed almost everything. They are a little bit on the not as light as other park skis side but when it comes to a great ski that can kill it in the park just as hard as the rest of the mountain, the AR6 is your best friend. They hold up well on jumps, jibs, speed cruising and 6" or less of fresh. Very solid ski that I skied for over 2 seasons!
Feb 21 2009 6:25PM
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J-Evs
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i love my ar6's form last year, they are perfect for everything, the top sheet does chip kind of easily but they are a great park ski and can ski the whole mountain real well.
never have skied lines, although some of my friends have them
Feb 21 2009 6:27PM
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Franny
Posts: 3980 - Karma: 77
Im a line guy but im wanting some AR6`s for next season
Feb 21 2009 6:39PM
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yourthemannowdog
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I feel armada is a much more exspensive and i skied invaders last year and loved them, they were much more fun to play around but for serious skiing like pow and big jumps i trust armada under my feet. its a little more complicated than that
Feb 21 2009 6:41PM
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Cataclyzm
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I love my AR6's as well.

I think my issue with line is that when they first started (a long time ago), they were making skiboards and park specific skis. Back then I just got this image that they weren't serious skis and were just for park. Obviously, this is very different now! I've never skied a pair of lines but it seems like they make sick stuff at reasonable prices!! I just don't know if I would ever buy a pair, but I'd definitely like to demo them at some point!
Feb 21 2009 7:05PM
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ASkierNamedJaymz
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same same...  LINES are super sick, but there are a lot of good skis out there.
Feb 21 2009 7:46PM
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A.R.
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im a big fan of armada.
but i totally respect line, and its actually the ski i reccoment to peers.
Feb 21 2009 7:49PM
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Crack.
Posts: 6020 - Karma: 86
anyone seen next years ar6s?
Feb 21 2009 7:52PM
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zues
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word.  I ski on both.  I think I like line more though.
Feb 21 2009 7:53PM
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RRhighrider
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i have been riding armadas for the past few seasons and i love every pair i have had.  i rode lines before that and i kept breaking my 1260's.  so ya i like armada more
Feb 21 2009 7:55PM
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almondzional
Posts: 125 - Karma: 14
I love my AR6's but i think that i'll get some lines for next season.
Feb 21 2009 7:56PM
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S3B
Posts: 251 - Karma: 24
i skied line for the past two seasons and loved them, but next year i'm hoping to buy the prophets 100 and try out the ar6.  i also want to get off my rossi only binding streak, and try markers, peace
Feb 21 2009 8:01PM
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dylansiggers
Posts: 1661 - Karma: 5,841
LINE is inexpensive and they are sick. when people judge the quality on their pair of invaders thats stupid. invaders are cheep and ment to be a one year use ski. as for more reliable on jumps, rock some chronisc or chronic cryptonites, they kick ass

GO LINE!!
Feb 21 2009 8:06PM
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wordzofwizdum
Posts: 476 - Karma: 448
Hey dumb fuck ARMADA is made by ATOMIC. I'd rather have skis made by an american company in china than by euro trash.
Feb 21 2009 8:08PM
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NaturalRotater
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love my line blends never tried armada's
Feb 21 2009 8:13PM
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Billups
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Yeah, aside from graphics, which are pretty cool, I don't think they are changing that much. I'd have to go look at the catalog again to make sure though.
Feb 21 2009 8:16PM
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Balto
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dont like lines park skis, dont like armadas pow skis, thats why i have AR6s and EPs
Feb 21 2009 8:17PM
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DBAKE
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I sold my AR6s for line anthems I am SOO glad i did,  Anthems to me just seem like a HUGE 1up, ther spectacular.
Feb 21 2009 8:24PM
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lydiaiskwllol
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LInes.
Feb 21 2009 8:26PM
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thisandthatfilms
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Dynastars.
Feb 21 2009 8:29PM
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Shlogan
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both. i have one of each!
Feb 21 2009 8:32PM
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MEGAZORD
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Moment.
Feb 21 2009 8:33PM
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speightphoto
Posts: 182 - Karma: 64
i love it when people come on here when i asked about line versus armada and say some other brand.
if your gunna do that at least justify it since it doesnt have anything to do with the question
Feb 22 2009 1:12PM
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killabees
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bluehouse
Feb 22 2009 1:17PM
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Drail
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that was a very idiotic thing to say, don't ya think? you'd rather have skis made in china than austria? austria being the place that traditional skiing was born. Atomic being a company that has been making skis for many decades and has excelled at it for just as long. Austria being part of the EU so you know everything is legit... compared to China where - well, do you know what goes on in China? I don't - and I doubt they'd tell me.

If you can avoid it, you should never buy anything from China.






As for my opinion - I'm all about Armada at this point. their skis are awesome, their customer service is awesome, and I guess their marketing is alright? I don't really care about marketing.
Feb 22 2009 1:22PM
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BMskier
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fischer?
Feb 22 2009 1:23PM
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Cudder.
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line skis are complete shit but i still love them i always ruin the side walls
Feb 22 2009 1:48PM
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A-Style**
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from what i can tell lines park skis are amazingly fun but the durability isn't top notch compared to armada's park skis are a little stiffer and less park-specific (since they have no symetrical ski) but a little more durable. as for pow, it seems like both make great skis, but that line has a bit more experience with the rocker/big mountain ski. that said, the new jj's look sickkkk, but i would still get a pair of bacons first.
Feb 22 2009 1:58PM
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Kayess
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i mean there's reasons why i would like armada more because its made in America but its not a reason to judge the quality of there skis on.

i personally ride line but i have no disrespect for armada.
Feb 22 2009 2:01PM
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SoupCurry
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ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!ARMADA!!
Feb 22 2009 2:16PM
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TheBeardedOne
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Armada is made in America? When did that happen...

As for the skis, I have a pair of Anthems and Pipecleaners and they both work wonders at their own thing. Anthems are a super fun jib ski, lots of rails, butters quirky little tricks. Pipecleaners kick ass in the pipe and off any sized jump, plus they can rip on groomers too. I like the quality and durability of Armada skis more but LINEs are so damn fun.
Feb 22 2009 2:21PM
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cobra_commander
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Its not a vs. its a with.  they both make dope skis, just different skis.
both are great companies that are helping skiing.
I would be stoked on a pair of lines, just like I would be stoked on a pair of armadas.
Feb 22 2009 3:14PM
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TheButterHashira
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I don't ski either but I have gear from both. I guess I like line better but thats just because everyone seems to have them and I have skied them. I think I have only rode armadas once.
Feb 22 2009 3:20PM
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SEABURN
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K2!
Feb 22 2009 3:59PM
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Avifarer
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I love my ARV's, but i want SFB's. So i like both equally i guess.
Feb 22 2009 4:17PM
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electriceel
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line
Feb 22 2009 4:21PM
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Lemuel
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well the alpha 1 and 2, JJ, and ARG have nothing really special about them accept that their early taper has written dimensions.  Its basically the same thing as the early taper on the bacon and EP Pro, Armada just gave dimensions for the tip and tail and made the tip and tail a bit skinnier. i would save it was inovative by bringing it to a park ski, but i feel that Line has been much more inovative overall. first symmetrical ski, which armada has not made yet, the after bang, butter zones, first real fat ski, and other things like that. these "inovations" may be overlooked because many other companies are now doing the same thing, but Line did it first. I personally have only had Line's, but i must say Armada makes a great ski. the flex is so nice on this years ar6, my next ski may be alpha 1's/2's.
Feb 22 2009 4:50PM
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skiercam
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i like them both butiff i had to chose between armada and line i would definitly coose armada
Feb 22 2009 4:56PM
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steeze2pleeze
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i'll go with whatever's cheaper and more readily available, which in my case is line
Feb 22 2009 4:58PM
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Dustin.
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I still have my 04 AR5s with nothing more than rounded edges for spring and early season, I doubt your old Invaders are in good shape.
Feb 22 2009 6:30PM
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Clandestino
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Hahahaha dude you obviously know nothing about ski construction/design.  Bacons/Ep pros are really not comparable to the JJ/ARG as far as ski construction/taper.  I have skied every one of these skis, and every ski skis differently.
For instance, Bacons vs. the JJ- the Bacon has zero camber, softer flex, sidewall construction.  The JJ has a "w" shape, sidewalll to cap construction, different flex, and 5 dimensions. I personally prefer the JJ by a mile, it is one of the best all around rocker skis out there...if not the best.
You can't even compare the ARG/ EP pro....they are both great pow skis, but completely different in flex and shape. 
Both companies have KILLER line ups right now.  Stating that one is more innovative than another is really hard to say. 
Dude you really don't know what you are talking about....go demo all these skis before you go off comparing/talking about them.

Feb 22 2009 6:43PM
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123ski
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harsh...but correct.


Feb 24 2009 4:28PM
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