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Alpha 1 vs. alpha 2

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puma1968
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anyone knows how much stiffer is the alpha 2 compared to alpha 1?
Jan 22 2010 12:47PM
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Blurst
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its not too much stiffer, if you need a review for the alpha 2 check mine out. I know its the wrong picture. https://www.newschoolers.com/web/content/reviews/action/read/id/1217/
Jan 22 2010 12:54PM
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puma1968
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nice rew thanks ! I d into alpha 1 or 2, I ll decide waht buy after see the armada news on s.i.a.
Jan 22 2010 1:10PM
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mmallender.
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there are a bunch of threads on this, but from what i have heard the difference is basically the stiffness difference of the pipe cleaner (alpha1) to ar6 (alpha2).
Jan 22 2010 6:24PM
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onenerdykid
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Next year, the Alpha 2 will be named the "Halo", Alpha 1 still called the Alpha 1.  No change other than cosmetic from this year (Alpha 1 has a Pipe Cleaner core and base, Alpha 2/Halo has an AR6 core and base).
Jan 22 2010 6:42PM
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puma1968
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well, really thanks .. I d probably go on alpha 2 :)


Anyone knows what is the better bindigs montage on that ski?

I think to mount it 2,5 cm back from the true center of the ski ..
Jan 24 2010 3:05PM
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mmallender.
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depends what youre using them for
Jan 24 2010 10:33PM
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steve0
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I have alpha 2s mounted at 2.5 back from center which is recommended. they ski great. they're not a true equal tip and tail ski so i wouldn't mount them centered.
Jan 25 2010 12:28PM
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Blurst
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I have my mounted center but I ski in ontario so i really only use them in the park.
Jan 25 2010 12:44PM
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Billups
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My alpha 1's are mounted at -2.5 and they're amazing

Jan 25 2010 5:28PM
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