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My current 2014 Armada TST 183's versus the new Armada ARV106

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littlechilds
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My TST's are pretty much done. Too many core shots to continue skiing on them. They have treated me extremely well the past 4 seasons, including heli-skiing, side-hillin, and skiing over 15 different resorts. I think it's time for a new set up. Basically looking for a 1 quiver ski (though I do have JJ's with Dynafits for my touring skis).

I'm looking at the new Armada ARV 106's! They look great, and I only read great things about them. The only thing is...the length change is something I didn't want to mess around with too much...183 suited me perfect! Plus, I think they are a bit softer then the TST's. I talked to Armada and they said the 188's would be no problem for me. Thoughts?? I'm only 5'9 175 lbs, so it is a big ski, BUT, I ski really aggressive, and would consider myself quite advanced in ability...only thing I lack is tricks! (360's and back flips is the best I can do now:) Yes, I ski switch, but at my old age of 38, I can only do switch 180's, carve switch at high speeds, etc. I love being in the air... so I'm looking for a ski that can jib, but also handle speeds over 100km/hr while smashing crud!

Any help would be much appreciated! Thx!
Is 188 versus 183 in length a big deal?
Is a 101 underfoot versus 106 noticeable?
ps...I will be putting markers on these new skis.

**This thread was edited on Oct 13th 2017 at 10:21:23am
Oct 13 2017 10:05AM
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Zach.rolands
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It’s not a well known brand but I ski on Shaggy’s skis ahmeek you can get it fill carbon or wood and carbon 105 under foot sounds like exactly the ski you’re asking for it’s worth a look
Oct 13 2017 10:32AM
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patagonialuke
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RE: the length question, I think you'll be totally fine, especially since the ARV's have a rockered tail and the TST's do not, in addition to the flex difference you noted. Though the ARV will likely be a couple hundred grams heavier.
Oct 13 2017 12:07PM
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freddy.allport
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Ive skied both skis and love them both. I currently am making the switch from 178 Kufo 103's to the tracer series. The only thing I will say is both tracers and ARV series are much softer than the kufo's and TST's were. So if you're like me and liked that aggressive camber to rocker profile that combined with the stiffness of the ski allowed for a very static and easy to find pivot point for hop turns and moguls you will be losing a bit of that in the new models. That being said the new ones are super poppy and fun, way more playful than the TST/Kufo series ever were.
Oct 13 2017 1:16PM
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littlechilds
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hmmm, interesting, thanks for that!
I'm still going to look for a deal on the last TST model in 2016 in a 183 length, but if nothing surfaces, then I will need to make the call:)
Oct 13 2017 3:32PM
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littlechilds
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Anyone know where I can find the last TST model (2016). Impressive that everywhere I look, it's sold out. Went to my local shop (Fresh) and both the ARV and Tracer series weren't doing it for me.
Oct 14 2017 6:39PM
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Zypher
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littlechildsAnyone know where I can find the last TST model (2016). Impressive that everywhere I look, it's sold out. Went to my local shop (Fresh) and both the ARV and Tracer series weren't doing it for me.


dont know where you can find them, try level 9, corbetts ski, and the house; they always have good deals. On a side note, can i snag your old tsts :)
Feb 13 2018 12:53PM
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tahoearmada20
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you will be stoked on the arv 106
the 188s true measurement is 186 so theyre very close to the same size considering the tail rocker
Feb 13 2018 11:06PM
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