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2013 Armada Alpha 1 vs ON3P 2014 filthy rich

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sammuss1
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Im currently on the 2013 thalls, i like em, but i wish they were a little softer. the tip cracked all the way through after about 2 months, so i'm looking at getting new skis before these get worse.

I was looking at the Alpha 1s but i heard some shitty things about them, also i like softer skis.

I have heard nothing but great things about the FR's and i'm wondering how soft they actually are. How are the butters? ALso, i ski at perfect North slopes in indiana, 70% rails, 30% jumps. ice is common, how does the camber act on the harder snow?

Also im 5'11, 140 pounds, what size should i get? 171, or 176? My thalls are 166 so i'm used to a shorter ski.

Also any other ski recommendations would be great.

Jan 26 2014 11:56AM
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srg_bchkv
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Alpha1 is quite stiff, check Halo2 if you want softer.
Jan 26 2014 12:07PM
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sammuss1
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Thanks, +k

Have you skied either ski?
Jan 26 2014 12:11PM
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HyphyHusky
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If you want something softer than your Thall's than you probably wouldn't want the Filthy Riches as they are definitely stiffer.  
Jan 26 2014 1:56PM
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Gibbon
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I only skied the tHall but flexed the FR onced, and they seemed definitly softer to me! and the FR also have an amount of rocker so they are for sure buttery and playfull!

Skied the alpha 1 once and they are for sure the stiffest out of these three skis! but also with rocker...
Jan 26 2014 2:37PM
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TRAP_CHEF
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Deffinitly go 181 on the fr's and please do yourself a favor and get the filthys i think you would enjoy then the most
Jan 26 2014 4:21PM
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sammuss1
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Damn 181? thats big, i ski 166 right now! i was leaning towards a 171, wouldnt a 181make it harder to pull flips and spins?
Jan 26 2014 6:44PM
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powerbong2000
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Yeah, if you are cool with a 166 that would be too big.
Jan 26 2014 7:11PM
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TRAP_CHEF
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It would be a bit harder at first but the rocker makes the ski very short im assuming your still growing as well so you should be getting stronger over the next seasons too but after 1-3 days you would be fully adjusted to the length
Jan 26 2014 7:32PM
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TotalNan
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I'm on a pair of 186 FRs and I'm 6'1 185. Under boot they are pretty stiff. I ride east coast ice all the time and the edge these things can hold is amazing. The insane amount of rocker makes them buttery without sacrificing stability. They take a few days to get used to the sidecut but after you figure it out they will blow your mind. But if you are going to order them do it now so they don't sell ot
Jan 26 2014 7:48PM
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ThundaKilla
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I'm 6'2" 205 and also ride 186 Filthies. Honestly the most fun park ski I have ever used, rocker makes it easy to butter but the camber provides stability when you need it. The bases and edges are tough as nails, will definitely last me a few years. Buy them now!
Jan 26 2014 8:25PM
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sammuss1
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So everyone is saying get the FR's? Does anyone know the differences between this years model and last years?
Jan 26 2014 8:44PM
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ThundaKilla
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just the graphic
Jan 26 2014 9:24PM
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MontanaMuggin
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Where can you find last years?
Jan 26 2014 11:16PM
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Kimmler
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just wanna say i'm 5'10" and riding a 186 Filthy Rich and it is awesome. I wouldn't want em any shorter. I would go 186 if i were you. Its gonna take some getting used to but in the long run i think you'll be happier with a 186
Jan 26 2014 11:50PM
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srg_bchkv
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I've owned Thalls and Halo and handflexed the rest of the Armadas.

But Filthy Rich sounds better actually.
Jan 27 2014 12:07AM
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