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Armada ARG Ski
I am thinking of picking up a used pair of these for a backcountry/sidecountry...
By wmo2994736
Ranked #654 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
February 16, 2011
I am thinking of picking up a used pair of these for a backcountry/sidecountry ski and for really deep resort days. I have a pair of EPs for inbounds pow days, but they are too soft to use with tour bindings like Dukes. How will these work for skinning and how will they work in untracked wind/sun affected snow? Will probably not be doing many long tours.
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By Ben
Ranked #887 - Big Mountain Freeride Skis
February 22, 2011
I would pick a pair of skis with a little more sidecut if you're looking to go BC. I have no doubt that the ARGs would do well on a deep powder day in the BC, but not every area/day is going to be that perfect. A little more sidecut/camber would offer more security if you hit some crusty sun baked snow. Check out the Armada JJs. They're sort of like a mix between the ARG and a more all mountain ski. I have a pair of 185 JJs mounted with Marker Barons and they've performed stellar in the BC.
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