ARV 96 v Candide 2.0

If you're coming from groomers and from the sound of it you're a big boy, I'd say go for the 2.0s in 178cm. They're a more stable ski, and will work better for what you want. I'd say 172 is way too small for you, since I'm 5'7" and 155 lbs and use a 182cm.

I guess a reality check would do me good: I will, most likely be 80/20 between NOT park (piste, all mountain) and park.
Had always thought to stick with shorter skis for ease of rotation, but I'll probably aim to do a proper 360 first, and even 178cm would do that ☺️

Am I correct in thinking the 178 would do me good/better on piste and in powder, than shorter skis would?

Any alternative suggestions, as the Candides are only available in 166 and the Arv's only in 170.

are you a decent skier? i understand if youre used to the skis youve had forever but both choices you gave are very small. assuming youre a proficient skier, your rule of thumb to start from is the skis being about your height, give or take a couple inches based on style, riding, skill, preference

Yeah, I'm a decent skier and comfortable all over the mountain, except for the park.

My reason for looking at slightly shorter skis, is the alleged ease of rotation when I want to pick up more experience in that area.
I see you guys have a point in the more "normal" sized skis, given my 80/20 in favor of everything but the park.

Will look for something twin-tippy, 90-100mm, 175-180cm ☺️

Would it make sense to start name dropping all the models I've been considering? Asking for opinions on each? I'm thinking it would be better asking for some of your recommendations.

JesMunYeah, I'm a decent skier and comfortable all over the mountain, except for the park.

My reason for looking at slightly shorter skis, is the alleged ease of rotation when I want to pick up more experience in that area.
I see you guys have a point in the more "normal" sized skis, given my 80/20 in favor of everything but the park.

Will look for something twin-tippy, 90-100mm, 175-180cm ☺️

Would it make sense to start name dropping all the models I've been considering? Asking for opinions on each? I'm thinking it would be better asking for some of your recommendations.

okay yeah if youre a dece skier go around your height, maybe a tiny bit smaller if you prefer

but def dont worry about ease of spins in relation to ski weight. it doesnt matter all that much (we always forget while on the computer that skiing is a sport of big scale, youre flying off a jump when you spin, not hopping up and down in your living room. how often do you notice the weight of your boots when you ski?), plus with spins the spin weight matters more, that is, the weights of the tips of the skis vs the middle

also worth mentioning that if you insist on worrying about weight, bindings are easily as important because they vary in weight a lot

regarding which actual skis you get, it's better for you to identify ones you might be interested in and let others respond and possibly offer other options from there. there are so many skis out there nowadays!

personally i will say that the ARV96 is an amazing do it all choice. i skied a pair (and now ski a similar pair) for years and years doing everything from rail rat days to big mtn. obv it wont be the best in any one situation there but it's an amazing one ski quiver. you can research and consider other skis etc but i can tell you right now you will be 100% good to go with the ARV96. it's a tried and true ski that's been refined and worked on for like 17 years now

Thanks for the thorough answers.
I just found a "last in stock" pair of Arv 96 in 177cm for $370.
Very close to grabbing those ☺️

nice well feel free to keep looking around, and you can always PM me any question that comes to mind. but personally id say grab those! you won't regret them

The are now grabbed :-)

Is it season yet???

JesMunThe are now grabbed :-)

Is it season yet???

hell yeah dude

almost there haaaa

Neither ski particularly great.. but I like the Candide's way mor ethan the flopstick deadfish ARV's.

DingoSeanNeither ski particularly great.. but I like the Candide's way mor ethan the flopstick deadfish ARV's.

To each his own but the ARV has been around for about 16 years now...clearly a lot of people disagree with you

Also I'm pretty sure the new one is a little stiffer