Member of the Month

hi_vis360
November, 2024

Online

Welcome to the Newschoolers forums! You may read the forums as a guest, however you must be a registered member to post. Register to become a member today!

Liberty Antigens vs. Armada Alpha 1's/Halos

profile picture
JalenAq
Posts: 76 - Karma: 15
So i've skied Armadas before, in fact it's the only ski i ride. And i know they're super durable and overall good. However, i just looked at the 11/12 Liberty Antigens and they look pretty similar and i like their graphic a lot. Anyone ridden them before can give me some feedback?
Jul 22 2011 3:06PM
0 0
profile picture
DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
the liberty antigen is new from liberty it has near symmetrical dimensions, symmetrical flex, medium stiffness, early rise in the tip and tail, camber underfoot, bad part is that it has an extruded base which is durable to handle abuse from rails but it will not hold wax well, comes in sizes 168, 176, and 184. it can handle all park features the larger sizes to handle jumps, super durable to handle abuse

the alphas and halos have "true" rocker shape like a rocking chair unlike the early rise that some skis say is rocker. like the antigen they have camber underfoot, not symmetrical, the alpha is stiff  and has a race base which is based mainly for jumps but yet can still handle rails, the halos are softer so it will be more playful on rails than the alphas yet it can still handle jumps. the alphas and halos are more expensive than the antigen since the antigen is more of a price point ski (ski for someone who needs a cheap yet super durable ski for the park)

both liberty and armada are known for their super light skis and outstanding durability. the antigen is new for next year so wait and see about what people say ((yay or nay) most likely yay) i love liberty and armada they have great reputations as companies.


Jul 22 2011 5:10PM
0 0
profile picture
JalenAq
Posts: 76 - Karma: 15
Very helpful, thanks man! Any idea a price range for the antigen?
Jul 22 2011 5:49PM
0 0
profile picture
DUKES
Posts: 5150 - Karma: 691
i think $450 is the most still pretty pricey but liberty and armada are worth every penny
Jul 22 2011 5:52PM
0 0
profile picture
JalenAq
Posts: 76 - Karma: 15
That's loads cheaper then armada still
Jul 22 2011 8:04PM
0 0
profile picture
bobs
Posts: 4801 - Karma: 868
yo not to thread jack an old thread.... but I was having a similar debate between armada and the antigens and settled on picking up a pair of antigens. Stoked to see a symmetrical option.

I'm 5'10 roughly 160 lbs and been riding 178 Liberty LTE's the past couple of seasons. Would you consider the 184 or 176
Oct 3 2011 1:46AM
0 0
profile picture
Bukkbain
Posts: 381 - Karma: 183
bobsyo not to thread jack an old thread.... but I was having a similar debate between armada and the antigens and settled on picking up a pair of antigens. Stoked to see a symmetrical option.

I'm 5'10 roughly 160 lbs and been riding 178 Liberty LTE's the past couple of seasons. Would you consider the 184 or 176


i'm the same size and i would get the 176. that's almost a little short but 184 is way too long.
Jul 10 2014 9:41PM
0 0
All times are Eastern (-5)