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Armada Alpha 1's

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McRichie
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Anyone have any feedback on the Alpha 1's how they ride perform ups and downs etc.?
Feb 24 2012 5:04PM
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Hamster.
Posts: 1636 - Karma: 26
ask iDriveDrunk
Feb 25 2012 12:24AM
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zascherl
Posts: 94 - Karma: 95
my friend rides them and ive used them before,, the sidecut takes a while to get used to, but they are incredibly durable and fast.  Not the typical park ski but they are very forgiving and fun to ride. They are a better option that the halo.  My friend thinks highly of them and suggests them to anyone who asks.
Feb 25 2012 2:04PM
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redbull247
Posts: 89 - Karma: 44
I just bought this ski for this season and as much as I love then it's a secondary ski for me right now. I use my THall's more. Armada killed it on the graphics this year with the Alpha 1's also I like the EST park rocker and the base on this ski is very fast. I would for sure recommend this ski to anyone, great all around park ski!
Feb 25 2012 7:49PM
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zerospinskier
Posts: 4867 - Karma: 350
I just got a pair of the older ones recently because I really wanted to know how they rode. I love them. Here is my review.

Feb 25 2012 8:15PM
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holytoast
Posts: 683 - Karma: 301
Im thinking about getting them but i cant decide between the 176 or the 181. I am 6 foot 2 210 lbs and i currently ride a k2 extreme 169 center mounted. I am really good outside the park and i wanted to either get the ar7 or this.
Feb 25 2012 8:20PM
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KillaSeason
Posts: 3495 - Karma: 1,773
I fucking love mine to death. they're a great ski! kills the park and groomers
Feb 25 2012 8:22PM
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cwillygood
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my brother, my best friend and I all ride alpha 1s, by far my favorite ski iv ever had, there awesome on jumps and rails, although mine took a while to get used to on rails sense there alot longer, went from a 156 k2 to a 182 alpha 1 haha, there pretty stiff, but you can still butter them decently, the halo really isnt that much softer this year, very durable so far, little topsheet damage, mine are kind of heavy sense i have beefy bindings, but my brother has the squires and with the alpha 1s there extremely light, they carve pretty darn good for a twin tip (if its not ice i have no edge) and seem to be good in the crud, never tried them in powder


overall great ski, hope i helped!
Feb 25 2012 10:13PM
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holytoast
Posts: 683 - Karma: 301
I can get the alpha 1 for 428. Should 176 be fine since there pretty stiff
Feb 25 2012 11:14PM
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.nasty
Posts: 10581 - Karma: 11,090
go 182. a 176 with early rise on a guy your size would fold up in a minute.
Feb 25 2012 11:19PM
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zerospinskier
Posts: 4867 - Karma: 350
You could if you really wanted to, because preference reigns supreme. However, the recommended average length for park skis is equal to your height, so that would be short.
Feb 25 2012 11:20PM
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holytoast
Posts: 683 - Karma: 301
Balls cause i can only get the 176 for 438.
Feb 25 2012 11:35PM
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redbull247
Posts: 89 - Karma: 44
I am 5'11 and 155 lb I bought the 171 and they are a bit short with you size and weight I would go with 181 due to the EST park rocker so the Alpha 1 rides really short, also the length of the ski will help you feel more stable. I love this ski and the rocker helps you slay the park in any condition. Honestly both skis are great and you couldn't go wrong. But I ride the Alpha 1 and love it!
Feb 26 2012 12:41AM
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cwillygood
Posts: 6831 - Karma: 1,829
def get them longer, my brother is 5'6 and on the 174s, im 5'11 and 182 feels fine, they really do ride short
Feb 26 2012 8:25AM
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holytoast
Posts: 683 - Karma: 301
+++++ to you
Feb 26 2012 9:58AM
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a_pla5tic_bag
Posts: 9210 - Karma: 5,357
yeah, i skied both 175 and whatever the 180 size in JJ's and if their rocker is similar to the park rocker than i'd go with you longer options. plus next years space alphas are really cool.

also, anyone know the effective edge?
Feb 26 2012 10:18AM
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holytoast
Posts: 683 - Karma: 301
Yeah next years alphas are sexyy
Feb 26 2012 10:23AM
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J-Sway
Posts: 685 - Karma: 111
Im 5'10'', 135 pounds and I road my friends 181 alpha 1's for a run. I would have to say it was the most fun i have had on skis a while. I will be buying 181's next year.... So you should defiantly get the 181's.
Feb 26 2012 3:11PM
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holytoast
Posts: 683 - Karma: 301
Yeah i might just do that.
Feb 26 2012 3:14PM
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