I was looking over this review page:
http://www.bomberonline.com/reviews/Rev ... oup=boards
The dude in the 150lb. range (my weight) were using 159cm lengths on the Prior 4WD, which is a softer board than the Donek Axis from what I hear. You think the 167 Donek Axis would be too big for me? The 167 Axis's edge is 148cm though which is amost the same as the 168 Swoard's 149cm. (If/when I get a Swoard it will be a 168M).
Oh, and talking a good look at the Carbon Xbones on http://www.hardbooter.com. Pretty cheap compared to bomberonline and the carbon is probably a little stiffer that the standard model. Now I have to deside if I want to get standard or intec lol.
DrCR
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Buying a board for this season. Questions, please comment!
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Side Cut
Hi DrCR
No, it's not too long.
Think about sidecut 'turning' radius more than board length.
Rental Board
Starter rental boards are short and have probably an 7 or 8 m sidecut 'turning' radius. The very tight turning radius makes it very easy for the new rider to skid the tail around quickly. Most beginners are nervous when their board is pointed down the fall line, so short quick tight turns are desired.
AllMountain Board
Most Allmountain boards have about an 8.5 m to 10 m sidecut 'turning' radius. If you were to buy a 159 4x4 prior it has an 8.5 m sidecut 'turning' radius. This would make the transition from a short rental board and softies to hard boots very easy.
BUT ....
After 5 or 6 days on the hill you will have outgrown a 159 because 8.5 will probably be too small. You will quickly get comfortable with more speed, as a carving board can handle it. You will wish you had bigger sidecut 'turning' radius, less of an hour glass shape, because the board will seem 'squirrely' at speed.
Swoard
Fast forward a season or two. As you get even more comfortable with speed and your carving gear a 10 m sidecut 'turning' radius is going to feel very turny. Now you are going to wish you had a 12 or 13 m sidecut 'turning' radius, like that of the Swoard.
This is why Pokkis recommended paying extra to change the sidecut 'turning' radius as an option MANY consider.
Also think back to Patrices' explanation of how pushing harder or softer on the edges of a Swoard changes how it turns. The ATC Matrix technology makes it possible to turn larger AND smaller radius turns with the same board.
If you can afford a Swoard, buy one. This is a board that is easy to start on but has limitless potential to grow into.
If money is tight buy a 167 Donek Axis, it will still be a great board to have many years from now. For me personally, a wider waist width and an 11-13 m sidecut radius change would make a good stock AllMountain board even better.
Have I made things worse again:)
Rob
No, it's not too long.
Think about sidecut 'turning' radius more than board length.
Rental Board
Starter rental boards are short and have probably an 7 or 8 m sidecut 'turning' radius. The very tight turning radius makes it very easy for the new rider to skid the tail around quickly. Most beginners are nervous when their board is pointed down the fall line, so short quick tight turns are desired.
AllMountain Board
Most Allmountain boards have about an 8.5 m to 10 m sidecut 'turning' radius. If you were to buy a 159 4x4 prior it has an 8.5 m sidecut 'turning' radius. This would make the transition from a short rental board and softies to hard boots very easy.
BUT ....
After 5 or 6 days on the hill you will have outgrown a 159 because 8.5 will probably be too small. You will quickly get comfortable with more speed, as a carving board can handle it. You will wish you had bigger sidecut 'turning' radius, less of an hour glass shape, because the board will seem 'squirrely' at speed.
Swoard
Fast forward a season or two. As you get even more comfortable with speed and your carving gear a 10 m sidecut 'turning' radius is going to feel very turny. Now you are going to wish you had a 12 or 13 m sidecut 'turning' radius, like that of the Swoard.
This is why Pokkis recommended paying extra to change the sidecut 'turning' radius as an option MANY consider.
Also think back to Patrices' explanation of how pushing harder or softer on the edges of a Swoard changes how it turns. The ATC Matrix technology makes it possible to turn larger AND smaller radius turns with the same board.
If you can afford a Swoard, buy one. This is a board that is easy to start on but has limitless potential to grow into.
If money is tight buy a 167 Donek Axis, it will still be a great board to have many years from now. For me personally, a wider waist width and an 11-13 m sidecut radius change would make a good stock AllMountain board even better.
Have I made things worse again:)
Rob
I'll probably go with the Axis 167 then. And perhaps sell it off when I get a Swoard in the a couple of years. I'd like to own a board before having such an expensive board like the Swoard anyhow. I'm used to not having to take too care of the board I'm riding (rental).
Axis 167, Raichle 413s, Carbon Xbones, Intec heels. I think I'm all set. Thanks!
DrCR
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Axis 167, Raichle 413s, Carbon Xbones, Intec heels. I think I'm all set. Thanks!
DrCR
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http://www.startingate.net/index.php3?g ... nfo=Alpine
Lemans:
A perfomance freecarve and freeride boot for high speeds in open terrain. We carry this in the smaller sizes for light men and strong woman riders. Retail $369.00
Sale Price $175.00 Plus Shipping
Wow, you think I should get this instead of the Raichle SB 413?! That's only $25 more for a $300+ boot! Perhaps it not flexy enough though?
Thanks again,
DrCR
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Lemans:
A perfomance freecarve and freeride boot for high speeds in open terrain. We carry this in the smaller sizes for light men and strong woman riders. Retail $369.00
Sale Price $175.00 Plus Shipping
Wow, you think I should get this instead of the Raichle SB 413?! That's only $25 more for a $300+ boot! Perhaps it not flexy enough though?
Thanks again,
DrCR
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