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Opinion on new park ski

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_MNice_
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So I have been riding my same Armada Alpha 1's for about 5 years now and I think it's time to get a new pair. I am 6'5, 230 and an intermediate park rider. I really like my Armada's I have now, it's just time to update.
I have been thinking about getting the alpha x's, but ever since I saw Delorme's edit with his Factions (CT 1.0 I believe?), I have wanted to get those skis. What do you guys think? What would be a better ski for me? I like to hit more jumps than rails, but I do hit rails, just better at jumps
Feb 25 2014 6:42PM
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MartianMan
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Delorme was on the Candide 2.0 (new for next year) which is symmetrical and 102 underfoot. A good amount fatter than the Alpha 1. Are you only riding park, or do you ski all over the mountain?
Feb 25 2014 7:54PM
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_MNice_
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I ski in MN so mostly park. When I do go out to the mountains, I have super 7's I ride on, but with new skis I'll probably ride park/all mountain out west
Feb 25 2014 8:02PM
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powerbong2000
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If you like the alpha 1's, get the new alpha.
Feb 25 2014 8:17PM
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MartianMan
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Probably your best bet if you liked the Alpha 1's. If you want something symmetrical, check out the Kitten Factory Rayzrblaydz (think I'm spelling that right). These (and the Halo) are really the only few park skis with taper on the market. Do you necessarily want taper and rocker though?
Feb 25 2014 8:26PM
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yangumane
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if you want taper and rocker, check out the Moment Vice also... and maybe the ONEP FR? it's a little tapered
Feb 25 2014 8:36PM
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_MNice_
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Definitely looking for some rocker. I checked out those Rayzrblaydz and they look pretty fucking sweet! have you ever ridden them or know someone who has?
Feb 25 2014 9:48PM
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MartianMan
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Cant say I do. Kitten Factory is a pretty small company, but they make some high quality skis. They have a pretty active NS account, I'm sure you could PM them for more info.
Feb 25 2014 11:32PM
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Shifties4Dayz
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Check out Jski's firsts! I just got mine in the mail today. I'm a big guy like you, a little less heavy tho, and I find that thinner skis just don't work (Scott jibs). The flex pattern on the firsts looks amazing at first glance. I wish I could give a more in depth view, but I can't, I won't be able to ride them for another month bc I just had surgery on my broken arm. I have been riding on3p Jeronimos for the last 3 years and I do have to say that they are nothing short of amazing
Feb 26 2014 12:35PM
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