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Armada ar6, volkl wall, or salomon suspects??

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pigglywiggly
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hey. i'm looking in to buying one of these skis for 40% and 60 % hardpacked/groomers.im 15, 5 foot 5 and 105 pounds and im an advanced skier. im looking to do rails on these skis so of course (yes i've heard about how terrible the duribility is terrible but i heard that salomon worked out the bugs and that they're a totally ill ski before they break). also can you also include how flexy the ski is if you know. thanks!!!

P.S. if you would like to reccomed a binding as well that wouldnt hurt :)

Mar 23 2009 3:53PM
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constpapa
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All I have to say is do not buy Suspects...too much has already been said about this, just searchbar it.

I haven't heard anything but good things about the AR6's and the Walls so I don't think you can go wrong with either of them.

Mar 23 2009 3:56PM
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pigglywiggly
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UPDATE!

Suspects are out. sounds like its flat out wayy to sketchy to buy them..

So its either ar6 or walls..which ones the better for carving?

Mar 23 2009 4:05PM
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nikkee
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definetly get AR6's. Best park ski I have ever ride
Mar 23 2009 4:09PM
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_ice
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yeah im looking at those skis too. which one is softer?
Mar 23 2009 4:09PM
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pjbauer
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get walls
Mar 23 2009 4:13PM
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HamFaceGirl
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well walls are center mounted so not the best for groomers and ar6s are not, so id think their better for groomers
Mar 23 2009 4:28PM
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pigglywiggly
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i think im going ar6's...any bindings i should look into..possibly marker griffons or 12.0's? rossi's? or looks? salomon is also a possiblity but slim...THANKS

Mar 23 2009 7:48PM
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Shewlur...
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salomon sth 12
look px12
Mar 23 2009 8:15PM
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lebowski
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the ar6s are a great ski just get ready for the chipping its a bitch
Mar 23 2009 8:20PM
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t.peterson
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I have rossi bindings and have had the brakes replaced about 8 times. I have volkl walls too and they're a great ski, no complaints about them. They are somewhat buttery but im only 95 pounds. Best park ski ive had.
Mar 23 2009 8:24PM
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rather.be.skiing
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ar6's for sure. armada kills it best skis out there
Mar 23 2009 10:33PM
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TPatel
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you can mount the walls farther back; they're just symmetrical.

honestly, with those two skis its up to you. id say the walls, but the ar6 are great too.
Mar 23 2009 10:55PM
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Funnel
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Either ski you should put a Jester or Griffon on.  Walls wouldn't be quite as good for groomers so I would say AR6 is the way to go.
Mar 23 2009 11:32PM
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TPatel
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i 2nd that
Mar 24 2009 12:00AM
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constpapa
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Although I just shat on the Suspects....Salomon's park bindings are top notch and I would highly recommend them. For your weight you would be fine with the STH-12's
Mar 24 2009 3:15PM
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pigglywiggly
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do the ar6's chip as bad as people say it does? like more than most skis?

Mar 24 2009 3:16PM
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lebowski
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yes they do chip more than most skis but i have a pair and they are very solid and have perfect flex the chipping doesnt affect the performance of the ski i would definatly go with the ar6 if i was u
Mar 24 2009 4:48PM
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_ice
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would 177 walls be too big? im 5'7" btw
Mar 24 2009 5:21PM
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Z_rob
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hows the ar6 in terms of weight, skiing switch and boxes/rails?

anyone know a good length for me 5'10" 160lbs. and if anyone knows the actual weight in grams or pounds that would be awesome

++k
Mar 27 2009 7:32PM
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Deletedtoday
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50 pounds each
Mar 27 2009 9:21PM
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pigglywiggly
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okay im going ar6..any suggestions for bindings? marker griffon/12.0, rossi sas 120, salomon sth 12, look px12..
Mar 27 2009 10:11PM
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TPatel
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griffons!!!
Mar 27 2009 10:31PM
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Funnel
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Griffon no doubt.  So much better.  I love mine.  I will never buy another binding besides Jesters or Griffons.
Mar 28 2009 12:41AM
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