Got my noodles!!
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maximiliaan
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jealous 
SenditProduction
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Looks like a solid setup!
they have a big tail, the difference between the early rise nose and the massivetail isn't that much it's just more gradual in the nose, probably not much more total rise nose vs tail than the halo. Could definitely get away with centre mounting those. Sidecut is the typical armada sidecut too, skis fine at centre on all their other skis.
L3NNY
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valid point about the early rise in the tip - it is pretty subtle. However, with regard to center mounting, a couple things to point out: 1) notice the camber is set back quite a bit (relative to symmetrical skis), so if you go forward much further than factory, the camber is behind you (and so is the grip), 2) the nose is REALLY soft (softer than thall) so sitting closer to the tips is going make the ski steer like a boat. Of course you can center mount anything, but the way this particular ski is set up, it just would mess up the balance and you would not gain much.
fghtoffyrdmns
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ride bacons, in the park
way ahead of you... elizabeths were better by the way... might try dentes instead View attachment 669885
fghtoffyrdmns
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ive ridden lizzies a few times, and honestly i prefer bacons. the flex is muxh less ridiculous haha, but still super fucking fun.
I_liketobutter
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lizzies lizzies lizzies be made in a 180.
Mr_pretzel
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Jskis better make them or else!
Goku
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Jesus thank you.
I was at the hill the other day and was grilling in the parking lot. Kid came up with al dentes and started hanging out so I was flexing them and was all "damn, these are not as soft as I thought they were going to be" and we was all, "what are you talking about, theyre noodles" and I was all, "nah boss, my k2 fujatives were way softer than these and my Opus are wayyy softer"
I was at the hill the other day and was grilling in the parking lot. Kid came up with al dentes and started hanging out so I was flexing them and was all "damn, these are not as soft as I thought they were going to be" and we was all, "what are you talking about, theyre noodles" and I was all, "nah boss, my k2 fujatives were way softer than these and my Opus are wayyy softer"
Mr_pretzel
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Did anyone really expect modern day armada to really make a niche ski? Something that i couldn't put my dad on? Thats not what they do.
Of course the only reason why everyone says they're soft is cause thats what they have been told.
Of course the only reason why everyone says they're soft is cause thats what they have been told.
I_liketobutter
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I had a feeling the al dentes weren't reallly going to be that soft since they're basically a rockered arv correct?
I think kids really underestimate the strength of guys like casabon and harlut. Not to mention how committed they are when pressing, buttering, etc.
I think kids really underestimate the strength of guys like casabon and harlut. Not to mention how committed they are when pressing, buttering, etc.
you guys have to understand that it is all conditional for younger people because it depends on the type of skis they use. For me I look for a very stiff ski because they are easier to ski on for me and htey can still be fun if you know how to use them. I personally think that the new punx are very very soft as well as the al dentes. Its about experiences, and since I have never had the chance to ski on these "super soft fugitives" or "wet noodle EP Pro's" I have no extremes for softness, and I am used to stiff skis, so I am comparing alll skis to stiff ones.
I_liketobutter
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For sure. I'm not harping on you, just an observation I've made in general.
Older guys like to prove they are older or more "core" by comparing current skis to those made way in the past. Unfortunately, they usually come across as a know it all with a stick up their ass.
Older guys like to prove they are older or more "core" by comparing current skis to those made way in the past. Unfortunately, they usually come across as a know it all with a stick up their ass.
L3NNY
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Well to be fair, Al Dentes are being called noodles because al dente is a term describing a type of pasta... Cooked, in fact, to be "firm but not hard". So by calling the skis noodles I for one was not necessarily remarking about how soft/hard they are, and I think that holds true for others as well.
L3NNY
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Here's a quick review of the Al Dentes for anyone interested:
I had the opportunity to test these out in Sunshine Village, Norquay, Kicking Horse and Lake Louise for these past two weeks. The snow conditions ranged from groomed pow, to crusty pow to 4+ feet of white gold (watching the weather channel anyone?). I skied 40% park, 40% on piste, and 20% backcountry. Going back to the previous discussion, these are very flexible, in a good way. The flex is mostly in the tip and tail (with the tail being stiffer), and underfoot is very stable. In the powder these floated fine, but naturally within the limits of the relatively thin (for powder) 98mm underfoot width, so some backseat action is necessary to get solid turns and keep the tips afloat. In the groomed pow (basically west-coast ice) they carved well, with most of the edge hold being unsurprisingly underfoot. This was fine, however, as even in icy patches the skis held well and I only experienced less traction when coming to a full stop from a high speed run on the crud. I bombed some runs hitting about 60mph (according to the iPhone) and felt very stable. The grip underfoot is fantastic, and I was leaning back the whole time so my tips were about an inch off the ground but didn't chatter as much as I had expected. Overall, they aren't race skis, but at 50+ mph they still inspire confidence on high speed runs. In the glades/moguls I absolutely cannot say enough good things about the ski's flexibility. It's so fun just bouncing back and forth from mogul to mogul with the skis absorbing every uneven bump. Literally, this was one of the funnest parts of my trip. Depending on your ski style, note that there is less "pop", but WAY more ability to just butter over every bump.
For the fun part: Park. I stomped 30 foot kickers without a problem in both powder and crusty conditions with complete confidence. The stiffer and wider rear end is simply perfect at taking abuse in soft or hard landings (pun intended), and the flex is VERY forgiving. Rails were fine (I didn't notice any drawbacks from the width, but that's just me) although there were only like three rails in all the parks I skied so most of my experience was on boxes so far. Speaking of boxes, nose and tail presses on these things are awesome, you can literally butter off the box
Hope this helps anyone on the fence about the Al Dentes - feel free to shoot me a question if there's something I didn't cover. I plan on taking these up to Mammoth and Big Bear next month so will update with anything relevant.
Safe riding
I had the opportunity to test these out in Sunshine Village, Norquay, Kicking Horse and Lake Louise for these past two weeks. The snow conditions ranged from groomed pow, to crusty pow to 4+ feet of white gold (watching the weather channel anyone?). I skied 40% park, 40% on piste, and 20% backcountry. Going back to the previous discussion, these are very flexible, in a good way. The flex is mostly in the tip and tail (with the tail being stiffer), and underfoot is very stable. In the powder these floated fine, but naturally within the limits of the relatively thin (for powder) 98mm underfoot width, so some backseat action is necessary to get solid turns and keep the tips afloat. In the groomed pow (basically west-coast ice) they carved well, with most of the edge hold being unsurprisingly underfoot. This was fine, however, as even in icy patches the skis held well and I only experienced less traction when coming to a full stop from a high speed run on the crud. I bombed some runs hitting about 60mph (according to the iPhone) and felt very stable. The grip underfoot is fantastic, and I was leaning back the whole time so my tips were about an inch off the ground but didn't chatter as much as I had expected. Overall, they aren't race skis, but at 50+ mph they still inspire confidence on high speed runs. In the glades/moguls I absolutely cannot say enough good things about the ski's flexibility. It's so fun just bouncing back and forth from mogul to mogul with the skis absorbing every uneven bump. Literally, this was one of the funnest parts of my trip. Depending on your ski style, note that there is less "pop", but WAY more ability to just butter over every bump.
For the fun part: Park. I stomped 30 foot kickers without a problem in both powder and crusty conditions with complete confidence. The stiffer and wider rear end is simply perfect at taking abuse in soft or hard landings (pun intended), and the flex is VERY forgiving. Rails were fine (I didn't notice any drawbacks from the width, but that's just me) although there were only like three rails in all the parks I skied so most of my experience was on boxes so far. Speaking of boxes, nose and tail presses on these things are awesome, you can literally butter off the box
Hope this helps anyone on the fence about the Al Dentes - feel free to shoot me a question if there's something I didn't cover. I plan on taking these up to Mammoth and Big Bear next month so will update with anything relevant.
Safe riding
L3NNY
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Add re durability: Just wanted to say that the base took a LOT of abuse in the backcountry due to partially covered rocks, cliffs, etc., and I only noticed only two deep scars, with the rest being pretty minor damage. Overall very impressive. The topsheet got scuffed everywhere, but I guess that is expected... here's hoping the ski industry figures out a way to make the top sheets as durable as the bases in the near future!