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Alpha 1 vs. Halo

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SkiTheYeast
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What are some of there differences?

what one would be best for me i ski 95% park 5% all mtn. when im in the park i ski 80% jibs 20% jumps but, this year im looking to make it like 50 50 and im going to be hitting 40 ft jumps so which one do you guys think is better for me?

Nov 15 2010 12:22PM
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Blurst
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Get the halo. It is softer which you will like more for rails and because you are only hitting jumps up to 40 feet you don't need something as stiff as the alpha 1.
Nov 15 2010 12:41PM
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DUKES
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both the alpha and the halo have the same construction of ar50 which improves durability and lowers the swing weight. armadas flex rating for the alpha is the same as that of the ar7 which is medium stiff to handle large jumps but still be playful, the alpha also has the race base also found on the pipe cleaners in which is good so you can have the extra speed so that you wont really have to worry about hitting the knuckle . the halo is softer in the tips and tails and is more jib orientated, the elf shoe combined  with the soft tips and tails makes butters and presses effortless. and yet the ski is still stiff enough underfoot to handle medium jumps. for you get the halo since you are looking for ski that can handle the rails and has the playful flex
Nov 15 2010 2:45PM
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SkiTheYeast
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ok what does flashkick think
Nov 15 2010 4:01PM
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HIRO
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call of duty obviously guize
Nov 15 2010 4:06PM
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BWalmer
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Halo=AR6 Alpha=Pipe Cleaner...easiest way to think about it.

The Halo is softer, a bit heavier, and more durable, while the Alpha is stiffer, lighter, and faster (race base). If you're looking at 50/50 in the park for jumps and rails, go with the Alpha, it'll be more handleable on jumps (the stiffer profile will make landings easier to stomp but the rocker still makes them forgiving), and as long as you maintain the bases (waxing on a regular basis) they'll stay fast and durable even if you do hit a lot of rails.

The biggest difference is in the price, I do believe that the Alpha is worth the extra money, but if you can't justify it, or want to save some money, the differences aren't very major so you could go with the Halo if you wanted.
Nov 15 2010 6:14PM
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SkiTheYeast
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if i can get new alpha 2's for 429 should i take that insted of the halo
Nov 15 2010 7:30PM
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BWalmer
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yeah, it's the same thing, just a different name and graphic.
Nov 15 2010 7:33PM
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SkiTheYeast
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Sweet i just brought them over the phone with some griffons thanks for all your help
Nov 15 2010 7:51PM
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SkiTheYeast
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where should i get my alpha 2's mounted
Nov 15 2010 8:19PM
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Hamster.
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i would beg to differ, i think the halo is more like the t-hall. the ar6/7 is stiffer while the halo and the t-halls are soft.
Nov 15 2010 10:56PM
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Newschool_Pope
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i think flashkick knows his stuff...
Nov 16 2010 8:27AM
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DUKES
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i belive armada switched the flex patterns from last years cause the alpha 2 last year was stiffer than the 1, and the thalls this year are softer than the halo
Nov 16 2010 8:49AM
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Hamster.
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he certainly does, but this is just my opinion
Nov 16 2010 10:28PM
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Rob.
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If they're anything like my Alpha 1's which don't have equal tip & tail rocker, I'd suggest something near factory recommended (that's what I did). If you were to go with true center, then you would actually be forward of the center of the ski surface touching the snow.
Nov 16 2010 11:06PM
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