Go with the recommended mounting position. Its been tested.

I think the 185cm's would have no trouble keeping up with you

check out the armada AK JJ, those are just what you need.

thats such a personal preference. For me, I have gone 2.5cm back from true center for the last 4 years. This year I may go 3 cm back.

no dog, 185cm all damn day! perfect for you

this hat was recently eaten by my dog, but if I remember correctly, its just a small tag on the bottom edge.

You couldn't find a better ski. Unbelievable in the powder, and they are very responsive in the trees.

165 cm. for cheap bindings maybe try and find some used ones.

The JJ's are pretty symmetrical, so naturally you are going to have more tail. I would suggest skiing them first, and if you feel the edges aren't holding on firm snow, get them tuned up. I like to keep mine nice and sharp.

I would suggest the 183cm. The TST is a far more directional ski than the JJ, but because of that its more stable on conditions that you would find out east. Of course its also a superb powder ski once exit the evil groomers.

I don't think its a big deal, not much difference anyway.

tough call, your right in the middle. If you ski aggressively than you could handle the 175cm, they are very easy to manage.

I don't have any experience on the Katana, but these jj 195's will be perfect for charging the wasatch bc. you seem like a good candidate for these skis.

the 175's will definitely keep you afloat in pow. Im 6'1" and they (jj's) worked well for me, obviously more nimble than the 185cm's im used to. If you really ski hard and think you can handle a bigger, stiffer setup, than consider the jj 185cm. But I would first suggest the 175cm vjj.

the 175's will definitely keep you afloat in pow. Im 6'1" and they (jj's) worked well for me, obviously more nimble than the 185cm's im used to. If you really ski hard and think you can handle a bigger, stiffer setup, than consider the jj 185cm. But I would first suggest the 175cm vjj.

Im no tele-skier, or chick for that matter, but these would be stellar I think

195cm IMO

don't center mount them. Find a happy place in between center mount and recommended.

good question, seems odd.

THe ARG's do not perform their best at high speed. If the conditions are at all variable, like you find sometimes on the big mountain lines, than you would want something else. These are powder skis.

I agree with Jack

I haven't noticed any unusual chattering in the tips. They're stiffer than the s7 I believe. Also, the tip is capped construction which cuts down on weight, combined with stiffness throughout the tip means they don't bounce much.

which do you like better? they're both sick.

Grant,

I haven't skied these through the moguls yet, but my guess is you could hammer these things through the bumps. They have a rockered nose, but traditional camber all the way back to the tail and a stiff flex profile, which I think would be nice through the bumps. These things were designed for the steeps though, really. They are very stable even considering the rockered nose which will be a dream in powder snow.

The widest part of the ski is about half way between the front of the binding and the tip of the ski. Its 131mm, but the actual tip is about 118mm wide. The narrowest part of the ski, near the waist is 101mm. The tail is about 122mm. Im not sure exactly how much they weigh, but you fan feel instantly that its a light ski for its size.

the 195cm jj's would be a better choice.

Im pretty sure there is no difference. The dimensions are the same.

do you mean the 175cm? If so, those would be a good fit for you. If you are a really aggressive skier you may prefer the 185cm.

You can ride these very aggressively. It will take a bit of adjustment coming from traditional camber, but after the short learning curve you will be seeing the benefits of charging on skis like the JJ. You have an unbelievable amount of control in a variety of conditions. Skinning is not a problem for the most part. There's not a skinner in the wasatch I haven't been able to climb, but again, a slight adjustment in technique is required. There is just enough camber to give you purchase 98% of the time.

185cm is a good size for your scenario I think.

Its more bomber in terms of durability. I remember the galactic jacket had a softer polyester shell material which could tear, but the event membrane did have better breathability. The Angle jacket has a more durable shell, and breaths and protects against elements about as good as the older galactic. In my opinion, the 3 layer jackets from armada have gotten better every year, with more good things to come I think

the 195cm JJ was designed for people like you, I believe. You can turn those things no problem! you won't regret it.

They are more stable. Wider also, and the turning radius is less. Since its a bigger ski, more ski to turn. I'm also 155 and can handle them just fine. If you had problems with stability on the 185cm, than you can definitely do the 195. incredibly light for big skis.

I don't know from experience, but I would imagine these would be fun to tele.

I say yes. These are highly versatile skis, and incredible in powder. Another ski from Armada, the JJ, is my personal favorite for skiing powder in the trees. they really turn on a dime and are very stable in that environment. I think the TST might be a more well rounded east coast ski however.

I believe they come long, and then you cut them to size.

These skis are definitely directional. You can ski backwards for sure, but stomping big drops might be another story. I haven't tried so I don't know for sure, but just from the profile thats the feeling I get. JJ's are the best for that kind of skiing, there's no doubt about it.

I am 187cm tall and I have the 183's which I'll use for more technical skiing. If I was to choose a size for my "everything" ski I would probably go with 192cm. The rocker profile in the tip make the ski ride a bit shorter than you think.

Its doable, but not entirely enjoyable. If you are cutting trail in fresh snow its not really a big deal. But when the skin track gets hard, steep, slanted, you may find yourself in some trouble. The JJ's are excellent skis for touring, and equally as fun.

Based on your height, I would say go with the 185cm. If you are a really aggressive skier, than you may even consider the AKJJ 195cm. Im 6' 165lbs and I really like the 185cm skis.

You're right, they would be better for charging on any type of snow. There is no doubt that the JJ is the ultimate versatile powder ski, but these have found their place as well.

these have a nice camber profile paired with a very effective rockered nose allowing you to go hard at fast speeds, but also allowing you to have alot of fun in the pow pow. #winning

Andrei,

I would highly recommend these skis for ski touring. They are incredibly light and have an awesome profile/shape for just about any type of condition, and they are sublime in powder. You may also look at the JJ's from armada for ski touring, but I think these would be your best choice.

in my opinion it would be too floppy under a helmet. try the basic beanie under the helmet.

You are a pretty good candidate for the AK/JJ 195cm. Like everyone says, they ski a lot shorter than they really are. I've skied the 185cm with marker dukes for the last 4 years, mounted about 2-3 cm's back from "core/true" center. If you want to ride switch than mount a bit forward of the recommended position.

Yes. It depends on what size you wear, but armada's jackets are generally looser fitting and baggier than most.

I'd go with a large or medium.

yes, they would. They might be a touch big, but you have to remember that they ski a bit shorter than the advertised 175cm length, this is do to the rocker profile.

sounds like the jj's would be perfect for you. They handle all of those conditions exceptionally well.

for this year, the 185cm is the biggest size, which you would need. Look out for a 195 cm AK/JJ coming out next year. its big.

It seems like the Smith I/O's would fit well with this helmet. Those goggles are amazing.

not really. They have a liner for added comfort, but it doesn't add a lot of warmth.

If you are 5 foot 3, than these are probably too big, unless you intend to grow into them. Look into the 175cm JJ's.

These....

The JJ's have a stiff flex, allowing you to power through high speed scenarios and stomp cliffs. The rocker is pretty significant though. add that to the stiff flex and what you have is a stable, yet playful profile.

You should get the 185's. You will be able to manage them now, at your size, but you'll also be able to grow into them, becoming more comfortable as the skis help you progress. By the time you are done growing you'll know how to ride those things anywhere. Also, they are the best skis for snowbird, hands down.