Ty Lee could block chi in like 2 hits compared to the many that the Equalist guys needed, and the Equalist guy was taken out so easily by Korra, even if he did take out Mako. No one could ever even touch Ty Lee. Maybe a group of Equalists would surpass JUST Ty Lee, but if you add Azula into the mix, I really don't see how the Equalists can be stronger. Not to mention that many of their attacks would be useless against an Airbender.
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