Armada ANT vs. other big skis

**Vicious** · 02-20-2006, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by marshalolson

give me a call... maybe wednesday eve?

like 7ish at my house?

Will do...assuming they are here by then.

**KANUTTEN** · 02-20-2006, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by Vicious

Nope, Schral was right:

m103 - 103
Got - 105
ANT - 106
Made'n - 108
FFF - 118

Soooo, I have NO overlap...technically speaking.

Oh - I stand corrected then. No overlap indeed

Note to self; never argue gear stuff with ubergeargeekperson

**marshalolson** · 02-20-2006, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by Vicious

Will do...assuming they are here by then.

i'll be out of town thursday thru monday, but could do monday next week as well...

marshal

**iggyskier** · 02-20-2006, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Vicious

Will do...assuming they are here by then.

mmm...maybe.

they are shipping today, my guess is they will get there thursday.

Luke - want me to try and ship them faster?

**Vicious** · 02-20-2006, 11:40 AM

Originally Posted by iggyskier

mmm...maybe.

they are shipping today, my guess is they will get there thursday.

Luke - want me to try and ship them faster?

Yes, just overnight (or 2nd day if overnight is super $$$)...I'll send you extra $$.

**iggyskier** · 02-20-2006, 11:42 AM

sounds good. I'll pm you this afternoon.

**Vicious** · 02-20-2006, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by iggyskier

sounds good. I'll pm you this afternoon.

You the mang! Talk to you later.

**sfotex** · 02-20-2006, 12:03 PM

How do the ants feel vs. the 103? I imagine a little snappier and lighter b/c there's no metal in the Ants?

**Vicious** · 02-20-2006, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by sfotex

How do the ants feel vs. the 103? I imagine a little snappier and lighter b/c there's no metal in the Ants?

You're right on. ANTs are much lighter and poppier/livelier/snappier.

**bryanthebold** · 02-20-2006, 12:31 PM

Does anyone think its crazy to want to ski the ANT's as an everyday ski, at only 135lbs?

**Vicious** · 02-20-2006, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by bryanthebold

Does anyone think its crazy to want to ski the ANT's as an everyday ski, at only 135lbs?

FYI, I'm 190ish and it's plenty stable for me. I'd suggest getting on them before you comit to them as it may be alot of ski for you.

**Jim S** · 02-20-2006, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by bryanthebold

Does anyone think its crazy to want to ski the ANT's as an everyday ski, at only 135lbs?

Yes. You should see if they'll make a 193 for you.

**bryanthebold** · 02-20-2006, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Jim S

Yes. You should see if they'll make a 193 for you.

I wasn't kidding...

I have a strong race background, and my current 183 Gotamas just arnt living up to what I would like them too. I feel they are too soft, and I get kicked around a lot on them. At high speeds they get pretty scary, and dont rule the crud very much.

Just curious on real feedback.

**Jim S** · 02-20-2006, 06:07 PM

Sorry for being a wise ass.

**PeachesN'Cream** · 02-20-2006, 08:48 PM

late to the game here

i am a happy ANT owner as well. tho i blew my knee about a month ago so now my pair is collecting dust. they only saw about 10-15 days this season but the more time i put on them the more i got to digging them. i wasn't in the best shape comming into this season and the ANT's kicked my ass for the first while. they were riding me more than i was riding them. then i got stronger and the ski broke in a little bit.

visicous is pretty much dead on. it's a big ski but works everywhere well and you get used to it. there is no speed limit (well i didn't find one at least) and they are stable as hell. this comming from a guy who is 6'3", 220lbs and has a strong race background.

i moved from a pistol to the ANT so there was a big change ski to ski. the pistol was butter for me - i could make it do whatever - the ANT, not so much. it took me a while to figure out how to make the ANT work right, but i was sure as hell getting there, then my knee went pop!

for mounting i ended up drilling mine at the line or 7cm back of chord center if you measure them up. i plan to re-mount em 9cm back. 7 gave me a bunch of tip dive in deep pow. i didn't mind having the tail back there, but the tip dive was no fun. i imagine that with more days the dive would get better as they continued to soften up.

Brian The Bold - i think the ANT would hand your ass back to you in a brown bag with your name on it. really! it's a lot of ski even for a big dude like me... or i'm just a total pussy

**bryanthebold** · 02-20-2006, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by BC-FLOW

Brian The Bold - i think the ANT would hand your ass back to you in a brown bag with your name on it. really! it's a lot of ski even for a big dude like me... or i'm just a total pussy

Too late...The wheels are already in motion! I guess I could probally be convienced to buy some Prophet 100's at 186, but I really want to ride some ANTs, even if they may kill me.

Oh and...your a total pussy

**Vicious** · 02-20-2006, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by bryanthebold

Too late...The wheels are already in motion! I guess I could probally be convienced to buy some Prophet 100's at 186, but I really want to ride some ANTs, even if they may kill me.

Oh and...your a total pussy

Did you order a pair?!

Z · 02-20-2006, 10:54 PM

Originally Posted by bryanthebold

Too late...The wheels are already in motion! I guess I could probally be convienced to buy some Prophet 100's at 186, but I really want to ride some ANTs, even if they may kill me.

Oh and...your a total pussy

you will be fine. But at your weight, a ski like that will DEMAND you stay forward. My big daddies punish me when i get back, but now mid season.....that doesnt happen much anymore. I am 6'3 175 on a real good day...

**bryanthebold** · 02-20-2006, 10:56 PM

Originally Posted by Vicious

Did you order a pair?!

Once I recieve payment on my gotamas, yes, I will then click order. Untill then the funds are insufficient.

**Vicious** · 02-20-2006, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by bryanthebold

Once I recieve payment on my gotamas, yes, I will then click order. Untill then the funds are insufficient.

Gots sold to Lloyd?

**Vicious** · 02-20-2006, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by Z

you will be fine. But at your weight, a ski like that will DEMAND you stay forward. My big daddies punish me when i get back, but now mid season.....that doesnt happen much anymore. I am 6'3 175 on a real good day...

Agreed. My ANTs owned my ass for the first while I had them.

**bryanthebold** · 02-20-2006, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by Vicious

Gots sold to Lloyd?

Got an offer from someone else, but Lloyd is first, so I am waiting on him. I mean I have to, he had dibs

**Vicious** · 02-20-2006, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by bryanthebold

Got an offer from someone else, but Lloyd is first, so I am waiting on him. I mean I have to, he had dibs

Way to be fair. Lloyd needs those sticks.

**pechelman** · 02-21-2006, 01:41 PM

cant wait to hear how those ANTs work out for 135lbs bryan.
afterall I did somewhat contribute to his ANT cause by buying his leftover bindings. thanks again bryan and goodluck.
im definitely a pussy cause that ANT would probably kill me