Ski decision: Armada vs Salomon

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What up newschoolersso I was thinking about getting new skis for this season. I wasn't really sure of what to get, but then I think I narrowed it down between the Armada AR7 or the Salomon Suspect. However, I heard the suspect's edges get fucked up real easily. And I had the Armada AR6 about 3 years ago, and they lasted me only one season. But that was skiing in Michigan, and pretty much only rail skiing everyday, cuz thats the only thing they have.
So Could you guys help me out/give me some input on these skis? Experience? What would you buy?
Thanks for the help brothas.
 
Hey dude, I have AR6s from last year, and I loved them. so I'll vote for armada. you'll have to talk to someone with experience with the suspects, but I have heard they weren't very durable in the past. That might have changed for this year's model, but as it sounds durability is an issue for your skiing.
I cant be certain on which is better, but from what I have heard I would go with Armada's.
 
yea if you are doing a ton of rails and you dont mind paying more definitly go with armada T-Halls and dont get soloman skis. from what i heard soloman skis fall apart very easily and armadas are bomb proof plus armada skis are just better in general go with armada if its between the two companies but i wouldent get solomans
 
yeah, this is true, salomon and armada are made in austria in the atomic factory...bunch of wierd guys in the Austrian alps
 
Get some K2s. They have 3.5mm thick edges for durability. Most companies are half or 2/3rds that. Also thick base material for durability.
Domain is a fun jib ski.
 
I have both Salomon and Armada. Everyone says suspects blow apart but maybe Im just lucky seeing as the 2 pairs and now going onto third pair I own have lasted this far. You could go with pipe cleaners or thalls. Just ordered some thalls and I have pipe cleaners. Both absolutely slay anywhere in the park. Suspects and Thalls/Pipecleaners have a real nice swing weight. Suspects are stiffer and Thalls or Pipecleaners are definatly softer. You'd be happy with either chose for shreddin MI, they work for me.
 
I have never rode either of these skis but going off of what i have heard, the suspects are amazing skis great pop good on rails and jumps. only problem is the durability, which sucks.

Since the ar7 hasn't came out yet i cant say anything about them but they will be a lot like the ar6 which I have only heard good things about. I would recommend going with the ar7
 
I just moved to Colorado, so I won't be doing all rail skiing. Probally 75% park skiing, with some all mountain and backcountry/powder mixed in hopefully.
Any more ideas/ advice?
 
Inb4 Armada hate

but yeah for a lot of rails i would go with a more durable, park specific ski.

Domains come to mind because of K2's reputation for making bombproof skis, also, they have jib rocker so you don't get caught up for surface tricks.

I would avoid suspects for the time being just because of the reputation they have earned, I know they changed factories to austria and all, but just wait until some people ski them and can verify their durablity

Can't go wrong with afterbangs, AR7's or T-Halls though, I would say those are all solid choices.

just remember that no matter what you go with you're gonna have fun, good luck dude!
 
Blue Steeles for what you're asking for, but you should really go with something wider, like a Jeronimo.

I can make a plug for our skis pretty easily.

If you want a durable and cutting edge park ski, we make two. All our skis are made with 1.8mm thick bases - thicker bases = more material that rails and jibs will have to scratch through to get to the core.

Because we use thicker bases, we have to use bigger edges, both "wider" and "thicker". We use an edge that is 2.5mm thick against the base, and is at least 2.0mm thick against the sidewall. Go grab a ruler and measure what your skis have.

Both the Jeronimo and Blue Steele have camber underfoot, but rockered tips and tails. With this, you get the best of both worlds - traditional camber to rely on when engaging the sidecut, and rockered tips and tails that are nose/tail press friendly.

Our skis dont crap out after a season either. We put strips of carbon fiber next to the bamboo we use for cores, and the combo makes for skis that noticeably keep their original pop and responsiveness past your mid season mark. You'll be pressed to also find a better finish on any other non-custom ski, I do a stone grind and hot box every pair before it leaves our factory. Check us out, and shoot me questions if you're interested... and sorry to make your decision a bit more complicated!
 
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