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Impressed with Armada.

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colorado_dope
Posts: 281 - Karma: 26
I bought a new pair of AR6's at the beginning of the season, had absolutely no problem, and minimal top sheet chipping. I am very impressed with the versatility, look, and durability of Armada. I would recommend a pair of Armadas to anyone that is considering. Just wanted to throw my 2 cents out there about a legit company with great skis.
Apr 11 2009 12:58PM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,883
agreed, I love my ar6's. had a problem with my bindings that can't really be fixed without a remount (which I don't want to do) so I'm getting next years as soon as they come out.
Apr 11 2009 1:24PM
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Style+eeze
Posts: 6901 - Karma: 551
my ar6s have lasted me since 07
Apr 11 2009 1:24PM
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colorado_dope
Posts: 281 - Karma: 26
Exactly, great durability and I think I great all around ski.
Apr 11 2009 1:37PM
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Dustin.
Posts: 13839 - Karma: 7,704
I still use my 05 AR5s.  1 edge crack, that's it.
Apr 11 2009 2:24PM
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Willard
Posts: 5117 - Karma: 429
yeah next year i might look in to getting some ar6 or thalls
Apr 11 2009 4:22PM
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Jake...
Posts: 11976 - Karma: 296
im still rocking my first gen ar6s, 2 full seasons!
Apr 11 2009 5:11PM
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rather.be.skiing
Posts: 239 - Karma: 15
i only just broke my last gen ar5's (w/ the old madsteeze graphics) this winter. and they are not even that bunged up i could still ride em but the edges will probably pull out next year. solid skis for sure. i dont know how many seasons that is but i think 4
Apr 11 2009 5:22PM
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Silence
Posts: 16030 - Karma: 149
I'm still rocking old madsteeze ar5s and they are going super strong
Apr 11 2009 5:26PM
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pigglywiggly
Posts: 4482 - Karma: 305
im getting those over the summer/next year. im not sure if i should get the 09/10 model...whats the difference between this years model and next years? and what binding would be better on this ski..Rossi FKS or marker griffon granted i ski 40% park and 60 % hardpacked and im only 110 pounds
Apr 11 2009 7:04PM
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T*Ski
Posts: 759 - Karma: 33
my ar6s from last year have gone absolutly down the shitter. edge on leading ski is completely gone and the base is all bubling up and peeling off. completely fucked after 1 season
Apr 11 2009 7:04PM
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TheBeardedOne
Posts: 2286 - Karma: 58
Still rockin the first gen pipecleaners, lots of edge cracks, but they had skinny edges to save weight and I have beat them to shit. I love Armada.
Apr 11 2009 7:20PM
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Steezy_Street
Posts: 833 - Karma: 161
Ridin 07/08 pipe cleaners. Barely any chips and no edge cracks and barely any base damage after heaps of rails... loove them
Apr 12 2009 4:38AM
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BWalmer
Posts: 9141 - Karma: 12,883
honestly, I don't know how you managed to do that. I ski at sundown too and there really isn't all that much that could damage a bomb proof ski like the AR6's that quick.
Apr 12 2009 8:11AM
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swanton
Posts: 455 - Karma: 11
I love my ar6s
Apr 12 2009 9:20AM
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colorado_dope
Posts: 281 - Karma: 26
Good to see so much love for a great ski company.
Apr 12 2009 10:52AM
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borskee
Posts: 796 - Karma: 127
bought this years ar6 in november
only have chips on the insides of both skis
no edge cracks
but my tips are kinda cracking down the middle of the topsheet but doesnt seem to effect them at all
real solid ski i recommend it to anyone for and all mtn park ski
Apr 12 2009 9:54PM
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colorado_dope
Posts: 281 - Karma: 26
Holy shit! I sent armada an email saying how much I liked the AR6 and I just got 5 pounds worth of swag sent to my house from them. Theres 2 hats, 4 ski vids, and a shitload (not exaggerating) of stickers. What a dope company.
Apr 30 2009 12:20AM
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hewy
Posts: 1355 - Karma: 205
i love my ar6's, aside from a lot of chipping, they are the best park skis I've been on.
Apr 30 2009 1:09AM
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king.tubby
Posts: 2865 - Karma: 122
pretty sure my arv's are 3 years old, with over 200 days on them. and holding strong. quite legit
Apr 30 2009 1:49AM
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Bren-Ten
Posts: 1187 - Karma: 24
pix!!
Apr 30 2009 8:43AM
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DBAKE
Posts: 3031 - Karma: 340
or it didnt happen.
Apr 30 2009 10:04AM
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uT.
Posts: 130 - Karma: 20
still got my 05/06 thalls nothing wrong with them at all, minor top sheet chips that will happen to every ski

best ski company out there
Apr 30 2009 10:19AM
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japanada
Posts: 13784 - Karma: 1,957
I wish I had good luck with armada, my ARVs last about 2 months until I had split BOTH bases. There was litterally a crack a foot long on both bases. In the end they werer cool about it and sent me a new pair.
Apr 30 2009 11:48AM
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MarkieR
Posts: 5337 - Karma: 98
i had a pair of ant's and i skied the absolute fuck out of them. they held up awesome. i hit some rocks that ripped my ski off and sent me tumbling only to find that it had barely scratched the base. also, i took some falls that should have broken the ski in half and nothing happened. i can definitely say they are some of the most durable skis i've been on. armada is dope. i had a pair of 4frnt msp's that i skied the same way and i snapped two pairs and delaminated another all in one season.
Apr 30 2009 11:56AM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522

REALLY?????? Those are in two different binding worlds, that's like asking, "hey guys should I go w/ a 3.5-12 binder or a 10-18 binder?"

WTF?

Apr 30 2009 1:28PM
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japanada
Posts: 13784 - Karma: 1,957
Id imagine hes not looking at the 185s, prolly more along the lines of the fks120s, which in my opinion are nicer than the griffons. Most of NS is going to agree.
Apr 30 2009 2:11PM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
rossi doesn't make an FKS 12 anymore, starts at 15
Apr 30 2009 2:20PM
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ShadyHillGroup
Posts: 2881 - Karma: 213
rossi doesnt make fks anymore......
Apr 30 2009 3:44PM
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DrZoidberg
Posts: 5675 - Karma: 4,268
yeah, i rode some 06-07 ar6s at the end of  08 and they were still pretty good, light and poppy. if i wasn't on chronics, i'd get ar6s.
Apr 30 2009 4:41PM
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no_steeze
Posts: 23992 - Karma: 4,270
until next year maybe?

also my jj's are teh secks, they're the first armada skis i've owned and i've been super impressed so far
Apr 30 2009 5:03PM
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ShadyHillGroup
Posts: 2881 - Karma: 213
I heard 10/11 season but don't know if its been confirmed
Apr 30 2009 5:23PM
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General_Ripper
Posts: 3327 - Karma: 189
holy shit me too and there still got life in them they are bombproof, i even do urban on them and had no problems
Apr 30 2009 5:27PM
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GreenHorn
Posts: 4896 - Karma: 1,209
anyone have the alpha 1s? if you do how do you like them? good for rails and medium to small jumps? appreciate the help. thanks
Apr 30 2009 8:25PM
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BigJew
Posts: 6974 - Karma: 79
I have the exact same thing.
Apr 30 2009 8:46PM
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olly124
Posts: 53 - Karma: 10
i've heard so many great reviews about armada, especially the ar6.. . hopin on getting a pair next season =D
Apr 30 2009 8:51PM
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colorado_dope
Posts: 281 - Karma: 26
Good man, you will not be let down.
Apr 30 2009 9:29PM
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AJizzle
Posts: 1882 - Karma: 522
We've all heard rumors of the FKS making a comeback next year, but sorry I should of said FKS toe piece and Axial2 heel piece.
Apr 30 2009 9:30PM
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TheClap.
Posts: 21649 - Karma: 4,013
thats what they have now.....
Apr 30 2009 9:44PM
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dirtylion27
Posts: 403 - Karma: 21
they only problem with mine is that the edge of the top sheet is gone so now every time i pick them up i get fiberglass splinters
Apr 30 2009 10:19PM
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colorado_dope
Posts: 281 - Karma: 26
Thats the one problem, you can get mad fiberglass splinters from their decks, new or chipped.
Apr 30 2009 10:28PM
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DBAKE
Posts: 3031 - Karma: 340
Does anyone know about armadas warranty??? pm me karma++++
Apr 30 2009 10:57PM
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Billups
Posts: 3960 - Karma: 329
They're great for everything. I've hit jumps from 5 feet up to 65 and they were perfect, plenty stable, and the race base makes it super easy to get/maintain speed. Good on rails too. Really can't go wrong with them.
Apr 30 2009 11:22PM
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Dizzyskier
Posts: 364 - Karma: 114
The only people who complain about these skis kick them together on the chairlift...
May 2 2009 2:37AM
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T*Ski
Posts: 759 - Karma: 33
Can someone please tell me about their warrenty? I bought this year AR6's this year and after one season there done. im missing about 4 inches of edge and the bases are starting to peel. I'm so surprised because my old AR6's were bombproof just like you guys said. these skis were not.
May 3 2009 11:42AM
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colorado_dope
Posts: 281 - Karma: 26
Wait you have the 08-09 Ar6's? Thats crazy, cause thats the model i have and mine are completely bombproof. I guess its just the luck of buying a good pair. I bought 07 line invaders and they fell apart on me, and I ad a friend that bought some too and he can do anything with those shits and there in perfect condition's. Lame though.
May 3 2009 7:04PM
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pigglywiggly
Posts: 4482 - Karma: 305
just wondering what kind of bindings do you guys have/ recomend for the ar6? im getting some over the summer (cant wait) but still trying to decide on bindings...just want to here some set ups
May 4 2009 6:15PM
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japanada
Posts: 13784 - Karma: 1,957
warrenty them, tyson will definitly hook you up with a new pair. Mine were warrientied, even when it was obvious that the damage was from doing rails.
May 4 2009 7:10PM
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BigJew
Posts: 6974 - Karma: 79
I emailed Tyson a couple of weeks ago. No reply. I phoned up the warranty number and they said that because I didn't buy them from an official Armada dealer they wouldn't warranty them (It's funny how I bought them from you). I don't know what to do.
May 4 2009 7:42PM
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japanada
Posts: 13784 - Karma: 1,957
Lolz, you did buy them from me. Maybe they were tainted from my bad luck with my previous pair. But seriously, find a good shop, bring them a case of the finest beer available, and have them fill out a warrenty slip for you.
May 4 2009 7:46PM
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Zoro
Posts: 1253 - Karma: 37

im on the edge of the dumont or the AR6 and i think this thread changed my mind   but how do the prices compare

May 4 2009 8:40PM
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