Hi,
i would like to add some words as well because i am the lucky one who has a Swoard 175 H and a Virus 175 EC in stock
So i think i am really able to compare both boards. Important is that both boards are build for my rider weight (100+) so i dont have the issue of too less weight to bend the board
I am agreeing with Olaf, Boris and Istvan that the Virus board is more agile and reactive and kicks you more from one turn in the next - the Swoard is more lazy compared to the Virus.
I cannot agree to the comment with the edge grip of the Virus especially on the backside. I have a total other feeling when i am riding my Virus. Indeed the edge grip of the Swoard is very good but the edge grip of the Virus is little bit better and sometimes unbelieveable.
IMHO the Virus carves pretty stable on well grommed pists as well as bumpy ones - the dampening is very good.
So as conclusion the only point which should everybody keep in mind is that the Virus is really demanding - like Istvan said a wild horse. This board is very fast and wants to be ridden aggresiively - to be honest i need a little time on this weapon to become the mast of the board and not vice versa
So finally both boards a very good carving machines of very good quality and everybody who ones one of them should be really happy.
@ Olaf, Boris - i am really looking forward when you test the Virus EC from Roman fitting in your weight range.
Greetings
Thomas