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ARV 106 v. 96 East Coast

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YoungChristmas
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Got the hook up on some ARVs. Looking to get something that will do well on anything from solid ice to EC pow days. Not really looking to use them as park skis, mostly all mountain and in the trees. 106 seem real chill, but don't know anyone that has owned or used them.

Also, I'm 6'0'', 165 lbs, pretty aggressive skier. For sizing on the 106s, should I go 188 or 180?
Nov 16 2017 11:15PM
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Rice
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yeh I'm in the same boat with the ARVs, kinda torn.

Anyway for length I reckon 180 because I feel 188 would be far better suited to big-mountain rather than skiing in the trees where u need to make quick turns as the 188 would have a larger turn radius.
Nov 16 2017 11:32PM
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SofaKingSick
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id say 96 for east coast, 106 does you no favors on ice and IMO 96 is plenty of width for soft snow

as for length id say 180 for east coast, 188 for west coast. but that's super subjective
Nov 17 2017 11:43AM
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HypeBeast
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Sheeeeetttt. Same boat here but already bought some 106, 188cm because I have other skis for the shitty days. Honestly I prefer longer skis and am used to 185 so 3 extra cm isn't much. The 180cm will definitely be more nimble in those tight af EC trees. The 96 waist is probably better for east coast if you're using this as your daily driver. If you have some skinny skis to use for those really icy days instead of the arv, then the waist is a toss up.

Will you take any trips out west? If so, how many and how often? If a good amount, then I'd say go with the 106.

Where in the east coast? Are we talking Jay Peak or other parts of New England that get plenty of snow but also icy at times? Or NY resorts? If somewhere like New York, then 100% go with the smaller waist.
Nov 18 2017 3:25AM
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Greeney
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96, I have 84s, and the edge started separating all along the underfoot after 25 days on them. Fuck you armada!!!!! I’m either swapping to On3p or icelantic.
Jan 12 2018 5:35PM
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HypeBeast
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Honestly the width is your choice. I tested out the 106s on some really bad ice at Jay and they held up fine. I also took these down the icy icy icy Wall at Holiday Valley in a Santa Suit (+1 if you saw me, +2 if you waved to santa) and they were fine. Sharp edges are where it's at. Groomers felt great once I got a feel for a ski, and soft snow was a dream.
Jan 13 2018 3:10PM
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