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Halo vs alpha 1

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adamohurd
Posts: 509 - Karma: 79
Hey guys,
sick of my el reys, thinking bout picking up either the armada halo or alpha 1, not to sure which one i'd like more. I want something nice and playful so I was thinking halos but I also want something that'll still be stable on the jumps, would the alpha be a better choice? and i'm goin 2013 models, don't need something as wide as this years stuff

Any insight would be great

Thanks homies
Aug 8 2013 1:27PM
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GeorgiaJibber
Posts: 1608 - Karma: 1,353
Halo is a little softer and has the s7(doesn't need as much tuning, more durable) base i think?The alphas are a stiffer and have the race base. Both are good for jumps but the halo is more of a jib ski compared to the alphas. If your doing 60 jumps/40 rails or more in the jumps go for the alpha.
Aug 8 2013 2:48PM
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SAGA*
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^^^^^Straight up
Aug 8 2013 7:12PM
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adamohurd
Posts: 509 - Karma: 79
Yea thats what im tryna think about. This season i started getting a little more techy/jibby and I kinda wanted a more playful ski. I mean are they pretty similar though?
Aug 10 2013 5:58PM
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profa_212
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Other than what he^^ said above....they are the same ski. Just different flexes.
Aug 10 2013 6:00PM
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adamohurd
Posts: 509 - Karma: 79
yea i'm leaning towards the halo because i'm not sure if the alpha will just feel like an upgrade from the el reys i've been skiing as opposed to a different type of ski like what im looking for. wish I had gotten out and demoed em this season
Aug 14 2013 7:25PM
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jameslennox93
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Ridin on both of them over a 60ft jumps. the alpha is more stable on the landing but i never had any issues with the halos. Halo's win for me! they were super playful and fun yet could still handle the big stuff with ease! I would recommend the 176!
If you can, test out the 2014's because they are a much better all mountain banger without compromising on playfulness! They are my next ski!
Aug 15 2013 8:34PM
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AlexFogo85
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I got the Alpha 1's and had the best season of my life so far, definitely worth it.
Aug 16 2013 3:17AM
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