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Alpha 1 vs. moment jib vs any other suggestions

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JMeshil
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i'm looking for a new pair of skis, i want something playful and buttery thats good on rails and medium to large jumps, i was recommended the alpha 1s and the jibs and also the recoils but i just dont know what to get
i am 5'9 about 150 and rode a pair of 161 2012 salomon suspects for the past two seasons which got too small, have pretty much fallen apart and were way too stiff for my liking
Jul 21 2013 1:37PM
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GrahamGould
Posts: 713 - Karma: 2,439
I think you would like the alpha 1, but you also might want to look at something like the line chronic
Jul 21 2013 1:40PM
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profa_212
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If those salomans were way to stiff for you, Definately do not look at the Alfa 1's. Look at the Halos
Jul 21 2013 1:52PM
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HaydenLaBrie
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Fat-ypus "L-Toro" Adam Delorme pro model ski.
Jul 21 2013 2:23PM
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Bagina
Posts: 849 - Karma: 2,888
I have the recoil and they're really stiff so cross that off the list because suspects are fairly soft, look for joystick these they're the lightest damn ski you'll ever click into. They're soft, they handle big jumps, and they rail like a boss. I have them and they're a fun park ski.
Jul 21 2013 2:32PM
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JMeshil
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i wanted these but they are sold out everywhere ive looked
Jul 21 2013 3:39PM
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At0micski
Posts: 256 - Karma: 169
yea, alphas would be too stiff. so look into the halos which are kind of like a softer version without a race base. I would also recommend the punx because they are super light and buttery but on bigger jumps you may wash out if you dont land well.
Jul 21 2013 4:40PM
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Broook
Posts: 353 - Karma: 46
I wanted alphas but ended up getting moment teams. Pretty stiff but I think im going to like them. Like them so far. Only put a week on them on Whis glacier.

Neither sound like the ski your looking for though...
Jul 22 2013 12:24AM
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SSchepkowski
Posts: 168 - Karma: 182
Volkl ledge
Jul 22 2013 1:26AM
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