Arv 96 vs kartel 98?

[lion.pappa]

Sooo..I am currently able to get a really good deal on a pair of 2017 arv 96 for cheap (but need to do a remount with new bindings), I was originally going to get next years kartel until I found this deal. Anyone have input on how different or similar these two skis compare(177 arv 96 vs 176 kartel 98)?

Some info about myself...5'7" about 175lb, ski about 50% all mountain, 40% park, 10% pow.

 

[TDD536]

kartels are going to be a bit stiffer but have a more aggressive rocker profile. arvs will be softer throughout with less rocker. on3p has bomb proof durability as well. if your charging hard the on3p's would definitely outpace the armadas.

both are sick skis, and if your getting a good deal I would hop on it.

 

[SofaKingSick]

huge fan of ARVs, but have only ridden kartels once, long time ago

my impression (someone please correct me if im wrong) is that the two skis are GENERALLY for the same kind of uses but the kartels are gonna be stiffer

 

[lion.pappa]

kartels are going to be a bit stiffer but have a more aggressive rocker profile. arvs will be softer throughout with less rocker. on3p has bomb proof durability as well. if your charging hard the on3p's would definitely outpace the armadas.

both are sick skis, and if your getting a good deal I would hop on it.

thx for the input! yea, i think ima get it and do a remount.

huge fan of ARVs, but have only ridden kartels once, long time ago

my impression (someone please correct me if im wrong) is that the two skis are GENERALLY for the same kind of uses but the kartels are gonna be stiffer

okok, thanks for the input! i prob will get my hands on the arvs since i dont like skis that are too stiff

+k for both

 

[SofaKingSick]

thx for the input! yea, i think ima get it and do a remount.

okok, thanks for the input! i prob will get my hands on the arvs since i dont like skis that are too stiff

+k for both

Sick man. Don't stress over it, both skis are super sick and have earned a great reputation