Armada JP vs Julien Alpine Ski - 2006 BCS

I had the 07/08 version of these, they we're really fun in fresh new snow but didn't do it for me in all the rest. Biggest dislike was in tracked out powder and crud, guess they we're a bit to soft for me. On a plus side they we're insanely light good for a touring setup.

Definitely the funnest ski i have ever ridden. Can ski them super fast or do pretty much anything else you want to do. Definitely the best feature is the lack of weight Armada somehow found how to cut half the weight out of a normal ski without sacrificing anything. This weight makes the ski seem about 10 cm shorter in the situation where that is nice. ie the air, tight situations, hiking around. All things considered I ride these skis everyday and they rip. You won't be disappointed.

Okay, you can read all you want about these skis, and then when you finally try them you realize that they are better than the reviews. These are some of the most fun fat skis I have ever had. I ski a pair of Volkl Gotamas with the Wood sidewall, and these weigh about a pound less per ski. they are so easy to land switch with, and so easy to ski switch. however if you get them, make sure to mount 2 up from the mark, its way easier. I tried both, and this way you get a more progressive tail, so that when you carve switch, the ski engages easier. Cheers.