I'm going to have to go with the Armada-ar6, Armada always makes quality skis that hold up to some pretty solid abuse. They'll be stiff enough for your park style (jump majority) but I think you'll be surprised how well they actually perform on rails. Plus, if you weren't rocking armadas you wouldn't be living up to your username!
I've owned Armada AR6's, Liberty Phil Larose, and Liberty LTE. My twin bro rode THalls, and another buddy Urban Rises.
Best ski EASILY are the LTE's, in my opinion. Super poppy, crazy light, super perfect in stiffness, etc. GET THEM.
Laroses were SICK, but the LTE's were better. Laroses tail snapped while doing a front flip, but Liberty didn't hesitate to warranty them with brand new LTE's for me.
Either one, you can't go wrong man. I think the LTE's are a bit better, and a bit more durable. Both are definitely stiffer but more liked on my part than my AR6's.
thats good to hear... I spoke to their aussie team rider, and he wouldn't shut up, I think Ill demo them soon...
thanks for the feed back guys...
and also hijacking this thread.
LTEs are extremely dope from what I can tell. I have the Phil Larose's which are sick, the only thing I'd want is a stiffer underfoot (which happens to be the ONLY thing change between the LTE and Phil Larose) because it can get slightly sketchy landing switch on jumps cause the ski flexes underfoot which pulls the bindings away from each other - kinda frustrating, so going with the LTE would be the best choice.
yeah i too have a size qquestion. im 5'6 and still growing, and i was torn between 181 size and 171. my 167 a bangs go up to the middle of my forehead... im leaning towards 171
yeah i too have a size qquestion. im 5'6 and still growing, and i was torn between 181 size and 171. my 167 a bangs go up to the middle of my forehead... im leaning towards 171
i'm gonna agree with the lte's. after riding them, i was impressed by how strong that ski is, poppy, carves well, stable, quick. just make sure you wax them, it'll keep the bases nice and hard. i just wish they came in a 185.
fuck armada. mine were thrashed after 25 days. everyone says that they are bombproof, but they were anything but for me. until they broke down, i really liked them.
LTE's are such an amazing ski from what i've heard about them. Bamboo core. Sick warranty. Light. Poppy.
Im getting the 171 blue steeles and im 5 foot 7 for next year. Bamboo core. Light. Poppy. Thickest edges on the market. Rockered.
Definitely get the blue steeles or the LTE's. Just depends if you want rocker or not..