One of the top skiers in the world (TJ Shiller) chose the Armada El Ray Alpine Ski as his favorite new workhorse. As if that isn't enough, Armada lightened and strengthened this plank for the 08-09 season. The new lighter, refined wood core rocks with the tough cap construction and reinforced edges so you get the same continuous flex and solid ride with less weight. Armada's easy-to-maintain S7 sintered base hauls ass with minimal manicuring, and the fiberglass torsion box underfoot gives you all the stability you need for big hits and fast lines. Whether you're headed to the park or the back bowls, the El Rey Fleet Series Alpine Ski has you covered.
These skis are the perfect answer for all your money woes! Armada cuts the cost by using Cap Construction but sacrifices little of what makes Armada great. Still a solid wood core ski, but includes fiberglass to give it a great pop in the park. Also lighter then most Armada skis, you can ski it longer for more stability while keeping the swing weight down. Great ski for anyone who rides park and likes money!
Lust picked up my second pair of El Rey's. This may sound crazy, but they are great all around ski and always like a back up, too cheap to pass by...230 out the door on Tramdock. Skied 23 days on the El Rey last year and 17 on the Line Blends. Love em both. El Rey's great for all mountain and especially the trees. Ridin 178's @ 5'9", 175. Blends are great for the pow days (100mm waist) and solid down fresh groomers with barely any chatter, 178's.
These skiis are super solid. They offer a steady landing from jumps and drops, and work well on groomers as well as semi-deep powder. They even worked well for me on the moguls. My only complaint was that the base on the skiis was easily scratched and did not hold up well.
