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Alpha 2 170 or 176

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SkiTheYeast
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im 5"6 ski all park somewhat aggresivly. and i'd say i ski a 75% rails 25% jumps ratio
May 5 2010 7:57PM
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manny.ester
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go for the 176 they ski a lot shorter from what ive heard so the 176s will probably ski almost like a 170 but you have the extra stability
May 5 2010 8:02PM
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SkiTheYeast
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+k for help keep it coming please!
May 5 2010 8:06PM
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Billups
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Get the 176s
May 5 2010 8:21PM
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MADDECENT
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I would not recommend Alpha 1 or 2s. Get T-Halls, I hear so much more good things about them.
May 5 2010 8:27PM
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MADDECENT
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But if you insist on buying Alpha 2's, get the 176
May 5 2010 8:27PM
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stickerman
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176. If you think 3 cm on the tip and 3 cm on the tail even matters you don't even notice it.
May 5 2010 8:56PM
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SkiTheYeast
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ok well let this die cuase i just found moment rockers for $300 so i got those because there what i really wanted just to expensive before im so stoked
May 5 2010 8:57PM
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ARspinna
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I have some brand new alpha 2s for ya 176cm
Jul 30 2010 3:16PM
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pigglywiggly
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its up to you. 176 will feel a bit long at first, but then you'll get used to it. 170 will feel on the shorter side.
Jul 30 2010 4:50PM
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Balto
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rule of thumb, when buying a rockered ski, go longer then you think you need
Jul 30 2010 4:52PM
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