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Armada alpha 1

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NWPA
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I'm 6'3 165 pounds would the alpha 1's be a good jibbing and buttering ski for me in the 182's?
Apr 27 2010 11:24AM
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J-KLEMP
Posts: 337 - Karma: 11

yea sure

Apr 27 2010 11:59AM
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Newschool_Pope
Posts: 2473 - Karma: 267
yeeeessss. the early rise would help alot.
low swing weight, awesome ski if you wax the bases regularly
Apr 27 2010 3:44PM
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DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
i also would ike to know cause im also 6'3" 165 wouldn't the alphas be too flexy along with the alpha 2

Apr 28 2010 9:53AM
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Billups
Posts: 3960 - Karma: 329
No, alphas 1s are pretty stiff under foot. Medium flex in the tip and tail. Haven't ridden the alpha 2 but I believe they're similiar. And I'm 6'1 180.
Apr 28 2010 10:18AM
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cbeebzthasteeze
Posts: 1862 - Karma: 85
Think of them this way. The Alpha 1's have a race base, just like the Pipe Cleaner's. The Alpha 2's have an S7 base, just like the AR6. If you do more rails and don't like a high maintenance ski, then the Alpha 2 would be a better ski. Now, the Alpha 1 has a softer tip and tail, and a soft base, unless you wax every 2-3 days. So yes, I think the Alpha 1 would be a good ski for you if you do a lot of waxing.
Apr 28 2010 10:59AM
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pinguman
Posts: 185 - Karma: 302
your a lanky one arent you
Apr 28 2010 11:37PM
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