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Armada Thall or Alpha 1 ?

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_-*Rider*-_
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Hello, I need new skis and I can't decide.

I'm 5'8" and 130 lbs, 18 years old. I'm (very) good at skiing (I ski twice a week and all the holidays all winter), but a beginner in freestyle (3, fronflip, all sorts of boxes and rails).
I spend my time jibbing or jumping on kickers in the park, but I build BC kickers or I jump cliffs when there's powder. I would say 80% park. Sometimes i go on normal slopes, but I'm always searching for jumps, ollies, littles 180s, nose and tailpress, I'm a "playful skier", Harlaut or Casabon style (they influence me the most) I would say.

I can't decide between Thalls and Alpha 1. Thall look very poppy, polyvalents, and good for everything in the park, and Alpha 1 look very playful (with the rocker and everything) and easy to ride and spin.

Of course, I'm open to propositions for others skis.

Thank's in advance !
Feb 21 2012 2:10PM
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J-Sway
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fuck me
Feb 21 2012 4:04PM
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@tlas
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i cant say anything about alphas but my t-halls are amazing, pop is great, swing weight is super low, and pretty playful, i recommend em`
Feb 21 2012 5:34PM
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Thanks +k !

Any others advices ?

I want a ski wich will permit me progress quickly. I read on a review from a guy on internet that he has landed his firsts 3s and 5s in only 10 minutes with the Alpha 1, and that he can easily 3 or sw3  on the flat with these skis. Somebody can confirm this  (that the Alpha 1 is so easy to spin) ? It's the only fact wich makes me hesitate, but if this guy would have had the same results with Thalls, I'll buy the Thalls.

Last question, with my weight (130lbs), the rigidity of Alpha 1 won't be too annoying ?
Feb 22 2012 5:33AM
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Trace.
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I have the Halos, so bit of a different ski but dimensionally the same. The Taper keeps the swing weight down noticeably, and the rocker makes them so playful. I don't think I've ever had so much fun doing butters and presses. I'd say go with the Alpha 1 you won't regret them especially with the skiing you do.
Feb 22 2012 10:53AM
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Thanks +k
Feb 23 2012 3:36AM
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