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Armada Fleet El Rey Alpine Ski

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I'm just wondering if this ski would be good for me. I would...

By Ranked #310 - Alpine Park and Pipe Skis March 5, 2009

I'm just wondering if this ski would be good for me. I would call myself an expert skier but am not very good in the park (out of it I can ski everything well). I have a pair of 164 Stockli Stormriders which are small for me so I am looking for some new skis to buy. My budget is small, I'm looking for something below $300 dollars (without bindings, I have some rossignol scratch bindings that are not being used) but want a ski that will serve me well both in and out of the park, although out of the park I have my Stockli's, so a good park ski comes first. I'm 5'10", 160 pounds, and ski in Maine, so there isn't much powder to worry about. I was wondering if these skis would serve me well, and if I decide to get them whether I should get the 171's or 178's.

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By Backcountry.com Employee March 9, 2009

If you end up grabbing these skis, you might not use your Stockli's much anymore. The El Ray is a fun ski all over the mountain and its wood core will give you plenty of edge hold and durability. For someone your size, I'd aim for the 178cm. The skis are light enough that you shouldn't have any trouble getting some park tricks figured out.

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Tech Specs:

Lengths:
[157cm] 117 / 81 / 107mm; [164cm] 119 / 83 / 109mm; [171cm] 121 / 85 / 111mm; [178cm] 123 / 87 / 113mm; [185] 125 / 89 / 115mm 
Construction:
Cap construction, fiberglass 
Core Material:
Fleet Core (sustainable wood) 
Base:
S7 Sintered 
Tail:
Twintip 
Binding System:
No 
Binding Included:
No 
Recommended Binding:
No 
Recommended Use:
All-mountain, park & pipe 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 
Country of Origin:
Austria 
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