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Tough choice choosing skis! +++++k for help!

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holytoast
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I have made a lot of threads about choosing a ski thats right for me but i just recently found skis fairly cheap that seem to be very hard to choose from. First of all, i am wanting to get into park as i havent really even stepped foot into the park. I am 6'2 and 215 lbs. I am very good on groomers, and i can even ride switch and make turns pretty easily. Here are the skis i can choose from:

K2 Recoil 179 for 340 dollars.

K2 Domain 179 for 360 dollars.

Armada Ar7 181 for 375 dollars.

Armada Halo 182 for 393 dollars.

Also, i currently ride a 169 k2 extreme from a couple years ago, and i deffinately wanted something longer. I would still use the ski i have now, but for crappy days maybe, or maybe when im doing no park at all, but i should be able to get around fine on these skis on the groomers. +++++k for any help on making a decision. Thanks!

Mar 4 2012 9:15AM
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holytoast
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(Also the suspect is another option but i hear the durability blows)
Mar 4 2012 9:43AM
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A-Bois
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Armada Ar7.  Great park ski.  Super playful and at a great price
Mar 4 2012 9:52AM
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SkiLefley
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Like I said you would love the alpha
Mar 4 2012 9:54AM
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holytoast
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I would get it but i cant find it in my size at a good price. And if the thall was a good price and my size i would get it in a heartbeat.

Mar 4 2012 10:04AM
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SkiLefley
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O well you wait till next year an get this years
Mar 4 2012 10:06AM
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holytoast
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Im telling you..they dont have 181's
Mar 4 2012 10:09AM
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SkiLefley
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O well they have an 182
Mar 4 2012 10:13AM
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holytoast
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Thats what i meant. Theres no point in paying an extra 150 dollars just to get the alpha 1 in my size when instead i can choose from these skis which are all good.
Mar 4 2012 10:21AM
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SkiLefley
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I mean that's just me and I can't go wrong with the alphas
Mar 4 2012 10:24AM
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holytoast
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Alright.
Mar 4 2012 10:26AM
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SkiLefley
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Ya dude or get the limited edition JJs they are so sick
Mar 4 2012 10:33AM
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holytoast
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LOL i know im just trying to decide between these skis.
Mar 4 2012 10:45AM
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SkiLefley
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Ok
Mar 4 2012 10:49AM
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tdollo
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AR7
Mar 4 2012 12:54PM
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EASYZ
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Ar7 or halo deffently
Mar 4 2012 1:03PM
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holytoast
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Yeah i was thinking the ar7 would be good.
Mar 4 2012 2:12PM
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holytoast
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How would a 179 domain be?
Mar 4 2012 2:15PM
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bbishop93
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Where are u getting these prices from? Can u link the site or is it through a store.
Mar 4 2012 2:17PM
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holytoast
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Its through my local shop
Mar 4 2012 3:40PM
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EASYZ
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In my opinion armada makes much higher quality skis, I. Terms of playfulness and pop. Again just my opinion but personally I'd go with the ar7
Mar 4 2012 3:42PM
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holytoast
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Ive decided on the ar7 in the 181cm size. Hows that sound?
Mar 4 2012 3:46PM
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SkiLefley
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Yah that's a good idea
Mar 4 2012 4:23PM
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A-Z0-9_-*+=
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Def good choice
Mar 4 2012 4:28PM
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holytoast
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+++++k'ed all of you thanks.
Mar 4 2012 4:32PM
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BerGNARdo
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ar7 is the best choice for sure. they're awesome skis and anything else would be to short with the rocker
Mar 4 2012 5:32PM
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b.e.n.
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I have the Armada AR7 and i have to say they are the most prime park ski i have ever ridden, they are great for rails, jumps, jibs, butters, watever your innovative mind can think of, this ski will preform
Mar 4 2012 5:47PM
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holytoast
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so 181 is a good size?
Mar 4 2012 7:18PM
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EASYZ
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great you will love me
Mar 4 2012 7:18PM
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holytoast
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alright well i had already given you a ten out of ten rating...so you should give me a 10/10 rating. =)
Mar 4 2012 7:19PM
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kvan
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It all depends if you want a soft or stiffer ski. Domains are definitely softer compared to these and recoils/ar7s are stiffer. I dont know much about the halos so i will leave it at that. Good luck
Mar 4 2012 7:23PM
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SkiLefley
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I promise you that they will be your all time favorite. +++++k to you and how about me too
Mar 4 2012 7:28PM
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Stope.Neeze
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^halos = stiffer too

Mar 4 2012 7:29PM
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b.e.n.
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yeah man, im 5' 7" and i hav 165, maybe if you can get your hands on 175, but 181 would probably be the top notch you can go
Mar 4 2012 7:29PM
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holytoast
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so the 181 is good to get?
Mar 4 2012 7:32PM
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SkiLefley
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Yup for sure
Mar 4 2012 7:35PM
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holytoast
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Dude i just found  out i can get the thall for 380 in the 181cm size. The thall seems sick ski for park.
Mar 4 2012 7:54PM
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SkiLefley
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What year? This year or next years? I mean they are pretty good park skis.
Mar 4 2012 8:17PM
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b.e.n.
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yeah man for sure, you'll get used to em'
Mar 4 2012 8:46PM
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holytoast
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dude i can get the thall in a 181 for only 380 . I literaly have no idea what to get. They are both such sick skis.
Mar 4 2012 8:57PM
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SkiLefley
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I would go t-hall
Mar 4 2012 9:09PM
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ShabbaRanks
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demo as many as you can for a day and see which one you like the most
Mar 5 2012 12:43AM
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holytoast
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I have nowhere to demo any well maybe when i go to durango.
Mar 5 2012 8:25AM
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skiRay
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I would say the recoil or AR7, or even to consider something stiffer. I'm 175 lbs and 6' and I can throw my AR7s around pretty good
Mar 5 2012 9:03AM
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holytoast
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Yeah so i should be good with a 181 ar7 right?
Mar 5 2012 9:12AM
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j.benziger
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if it were me i would go with a recoil or even a halo. Armada's durability is very good!
Mar 5 2012 6:54PM
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holytoast
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What about the thall?
Mar 5 2012 7:54PM
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Lucas
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Domain
Mar 5 2012 8:04PM
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holytoast
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Haha im getting such a mixed amount of options
Mar 5 2012 8:06PM
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ARMADAR7
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Ar7, You are a big dude, im only 130lbs and i can butter my ar7s if i put some effort into it, they are an awsome park ski and if you can get them for that that cheep i would definitly go for it, they are super light and durable, pm me if you have any questions on how they ski
Mar 5 2012 8:12PM
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holytoast
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Sweet im going to get the ar7. I need to stop changing my mind.
Mar 5 2012 8:26PM
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