Armada Halo help

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So after a hell of a lot of research and reading basiclly every forum and every park ski you could think of i decided i really wanted the Halos

LOCATION: I ski outta Northstar and Heavenly in Tahoe and Truckee in California

HEIGHT/AGE/WEIGHT : 5'8" (growing fast), 15, 130

ABILITY LEVEL: Advanced

I can't decide on wether to get a 170 or 176? I dont wanna mess it up and hella regret it later

Really would like to know what would be right for me if im 5' 8" and 125 pounds. Right now im skiing those dope 161cm 09/10 volkl bridge, but i think its a little small.

And any suggested bindings, I hear that armada recommends Look bindings, I have some Marker Griffon right now, but am looking into maybe the STH's?

Not sure on what to get with them and wanna see people opinions on those sexy ass skis :)
 
Atleast the 176. More stable, feels like alot shorter ski, no swing weight so you want have any trouble throwing it. I ride the 182 and I'm 5'11" and id even get 185 if I could.
 
176 at the min, the rocker will make the ski waaaaaaay short. The 18x's will be more stable, fast, and have more pop, but the 176s will have more of a jibby feel. Id size up forsure if I were you.
 
You are pretty light, so imo you dont need some 16 or 18 din binding. Id say take a look at the griffon, fks120s, px12s can be had hella cheap, mojo 12/15s.
 
weird, I made a thread about these skis a while ago, and I also ski at Northstar.and Im 5 9 and 135.

I chose the 176, and im probably going to get the Look Pivot bindings. These may be a bit out of your price range, so I would also suggest the Marker Griffons.

let me know you you need any more help
 
so im thinking to go with the halos in a 176 and marker griffon wuld he a hella sick setup.

and ive been using my volkl bridges for park and i was wondernig if i will notice a difference in like swing weight and the pop?

 
There will be a definite difference. The halos are much lighter, narrower dimensions, and softer flexing than the bridges.
 
you're gonna get a lot of hate for saying that, but i do like my griffons, definitely a good choice for a lighter rider
 
thats the only thing that i dont like about my griffons right now is that when i land swithc my breaks always bend, not sure if it a marker problem or if i just need to fix my breaks
 
Just spend the extra money for some FKS 12's/14's soo light and allways keep you in and safer and more durable. It would most likel be cheaper in the long run cause the bindings should last longer then the skis. I have Look Pivots mounted -1.5 on my Halos and its a fucking dream.
 
i think im going to go with the griffons again. if anyone is selling or knows someone selling somr griffons or maybe evdn sth's lemme know, new or used. thanks guys for the advice :)
 
shit, late getting in on this thread. You need to get the 182s if you are really an "advanced" skier and you are growing yet. They will ski really short. I'm 5'11" which means I can't even consider the halos until they start making a 188, hopefully next year?

-----And regarding STH vs. Griffon I'll repost what I always post up about that comparison:

1. the STH 5 hole pattern on the heel is more robust

2. the STH heelpiece has legit lateral exit

3. the STH screw mounting width is substantially wider

4. the STH toepiece is so much better it's absurd. Adjustable toe height, adjustable wings, metal construction. Not to mention the weakest part of the griffon is the toepieces tendency to develop some play after a few seasons.

5. for all of those advantages the Drivers are less than a quarter pound heavier. That is like wearing a heavy pair of socks, it makes no difference.

The griffons are really nice bindings. But they don't even come close to STH quality or reliability.
 
I Live in british columbia we get alot of powder up here but i really want to get good at park. will the halos be alright in powder

 
They have the same dimensions as the Halo's, so no they won't be much different.
If you live in BC and will be doing at least 40% powder, I'd go with the JJs (if you want to go with an Armada ski). They're pretty good in the park too from what I hear, but if you want a ski that will do it all (for where you live) I'd look into getting a ski that's wider underfoot than the Halo.
 
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