I am looking at armada JJ ski. I'm 5'10'' 140 lbs and intemdiate/avdanced skier looking to get into a do it all ski. I ski the east, and will make 2 trips out west this year. What length would better suit me? 175 or 185. I understand they are a quick turning ski. I enjoy the bumps and trees.

Keep in mind it's not a true length due to the reverse camber in the tip and tail. Unless your in the deep stuff they will not have their true running length engaged. Outside of powder your looking at them riding almost 10 cm shorter. I'm 5'6 and my 175s still feels short (even in powder). This is an amazing all mountain ski, is extremely playful, and will turn on a dime in the tight trees of the east, but with your stats in would go with the 185.

If you get the 185 you'll be able to go faster, and stomp bigger. Go for a ski that's taller than you. You're tall enough to go for the 185, and your weight will not be that much of a factor. I really don't think 185 will be too long at all, and will keep you more centered and stable in choppy conditions. 175 may feel a little short, due to the large amount of tip and tail early-rise. It'll be easy for you to get used to a longer ski, but if you're on something too short, you're going to feel like you're wheeling out and not have that stability of a longer running length that is necessary for fast speeds, big drops, or railing big turns on steeps. If you're going to be in tight trees more than anywhere else, a 175 might be better for you, but the 185 will still make snappy turns and be responsive enough to make those emergency snap-turns you need to avoid those thick maples. Enjoy!

I agree 175!!!

these are really nimble but for the east... get the 175

I would suggest the 175, typically I would say go 185, but you are pretty light and the east coast's conditions dont make it necessary to go with the bigger ski. The 175 will be a fun, nimble ski for banging out laps in the trees, or on the groomers. 185 might just be too long for that east coast hardpack.