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Alpha 2 mounting?

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quaive
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I put this in the unworthy thread but got no answer.. so I figured making a thread wouldn't do much harm.

OK so got 09/10 Armada Alpha 2's in 182 for $299. How do they handle in the park and on groomers? Should I mount centre or like 1.5/2.5 back? I'm skiing 80% park 20% groomers. I'm 5'11, 175lbs. How short will they feel? I've heard that the Alpha 2 skis quite short due to the rocker. I just came off 167s (short, I know) and I don't know how big the difference will be.
Oct 24 2011 7:58PM
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quaive
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bump
Oct 24 2011 11:48PM
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quaive
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anyone?
Oct 30 2011 7:17PM
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_NickC_
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depends on how you ride the park, and how aggressively, I personally would mount centered because I love to jib switch and regular... its how you ride
Oct 30 2011 8:08PM
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II_strapped_II
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I had mine center mounted and loved it. Ripped groomers. The rocker does make them ski shorter, but jumping from a 169 to what you have, you will notice the difference. I'm sure you will get used to them though. Awesome ski, wish I had them back
Oct 30 2011 9:14PM
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NWPA
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center mounted. theyre a park ski so they handle well in the park, they get real chattery at high speeds and off big jumps tho
Oct 30 2011 10:25PM
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