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Armada ARV vs. K2 Sight/poacher

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twinkle_toes
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So I've got 2 park skis - the ARW 96, and the K2 Missconduct 88. I guess the men's versions would be the ARV and K2 Sight...

I'm curious about the pros and cons, comparing the 2 skis. I'm somewhat new to park riding so I'm always interested to hear others' opinions on ski preference

I've noticed K2s are stiffer and have more of a quick/snappy pop to them, whereas the ARW's are softer and easier to butter.

I'm still trying to figure out which ones I prefer, and how the different flex/stiffness can benefit certain aspects of jibbing/popping, and landing bigger jumps


Obviously a good park skier can still nail tricks regardless of ski type....don't roast me I'm just a total gear nerd I can't help it lol
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Apr 28 2021 10:50PM
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ericforman
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As someone who has skied neither of these I have nothing directly helpful. BUT as a fellow gear nerd I would say that you’ll probably end up preferring different skis depending on where you are skiing / who you are with / how you are feeling on any particular day. I own two very different skis and change my mind on which is better weekly.
Apr 28 2021 11:04PM
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rolfrobin
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Just buy some Line skis, fulltilts & p18. Then rock n roll
Apr 29 2021 8:41AM
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SofaKingSick
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if you have to go one way or the other, do you prefer your ski to be a little softer or stiffer compared to the other option? assuming they're like their male counterparts, both are great medium flex skis but the ARV will be a little softer than the K2
Apr 29 2021 9:07AM
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