shane groshong

I still have the board. It has not been ridden since posting last year. Let me know if you want it lcr3353. Sorry for the delay. Shane

I said I would sell for $550 last year, same deal, different season.

Wouldn't ride the board without a hangl.

Just a note to let people know this board is in great shape. I saw it yesterday. Good buy for a great big burly board.

Ross, leave the board with someone over there. Don and Etsu or Mike or Greg. Won't be there until afternoon on Thursday. Thanks buddy. Shane

I haven't heard from assdragger again. Board is still available.

Assdragger, I just need payment through paypal and an address in Blaine. Please paypal $600 to fishonnw@aol.com and it will ship tommorrow or late today. Thanks, Shane

The price is now $600 shipped to lower 48. Great board for anyone wishing to experience what Kessler has to offer. You will not be dissappointed with this board for that price.

The board is now $700.00 shipped in lower 48 for a Kessler KST w/ hangl. This board rips. I bought another 185 so this one need to go.

Have bruce build you a 13 in the nose and open it up to an 18-19. I think you will find that the board hooks up great, and then allows you to not complete the turn unless you want to. I found this to be the case when I went to riding Kesslers after riding many boards in the 15m sidecut class. Have fun, it definitley bumps up the thrill factor.

Email me at shanetgroshong@yahoo.com

185 Kessler KST w/hangl. Silver top. Board has been used, but is in good shape. I weight 230 and bend it very easily. I would say this board is best for someone between 160-200lb. This board won the Nastar Nationals last year with a guy that weights 145, but strong and a very good rider. Very fun board to ride, super stable. The board has two dings in the nose, but they have remained the same over the year and half of owning the board. Base is good with some surface scratches. Edges are good but thin. Hangl uses the old hole pattern, not the UPM. Does not come with the TD2's seen in picture. $600 shipped to lower 48.

Gone to the first bidder.

I have a pair of TD2 standards with the soft yellow e-rings. I can match what ever cants you would like. All hardware is included. These have not been used much because I ride step-ins. $150 shipped to lower 48. Email me at shanetgroshong@yahoo.com.

Just a note to say this is a great board. I was the original owner, and had a bunch of fun on it. Hope it goes to a great home.

I am not sure but this thread has the feeling it is going to get messy.

Recently had some time on a standard construction board with a plate. Not convinced in the least, actually very disappointed. Go metal all the way. Most will find that the plate only gives you a nice feel, but does not directly enhance your riding performance. Great boards already have a nice feel.

If the Donek bag is not sold I will take it. Just tell me where to send the money. Shanetgroshong@yahoo.com.

Sorry I missed that you might still want to softboot. The 21.5 might be a bit narrow for softboots, but as Sean at Donek. He will most likely be able to tell you the angles you might be riding.

I had a 182 axxess made, and I loved the board until I got into other things. I found the board carved well, and it worked well off the groomers, and even some 6 inch or less powder. The board is not that stiff. If it were me based on your size and goals of the board I would get either the 182, or 177 axxess. Don't let the size scare you the sidecut is small and very managible. Also I would stick with the 21.5 waist. I also use a size 27 and you will find you can run your angles in the low 50's with or high 40's with no overhang. Hope you find this helpful.

Gabe, nice job on the video. The camera works well, along with your filming.

Mike T helped me out with mine, his fix is awesome. However just get some washers and bolts with round heads and for the inside of the boot. I used lock nuts for the outside. Totally works. I broke every hinge out of my orange indy's, and my repairs worked for two years.

Last year I traded ColinKemp my 180 Kessler for his 185 Kessler. He was having the same problem with his 185 not being an all day board. My 180 was the perfect answer, he decribed it as a quiver killer. In turn the 185 was a better match for me. I felt that the 180 was only fun to ride when I was on our steeper runs. Now I ride the 185 all day from steeps to the more gradual groomers. I am 230lb, and my weight really plays a role in being able to ride the board all day. I think what you need to find is that fun board to ride that will not give it up when you want to push hard. I don't really think adding a plate will solve your problem. A softer board that is torsionally stiff with similar characteristics as the SG.

The approach to the plate needs to be looked at from the positive rather than the negative or loss of feel. Push the board hard and you will only feel the benefits because the plate and the board become one. Remember it is all connected, and it is a system, not a board and a plate. I now have one of the donek plates and am excited to see what it will do to the torsional stiffness of some boards I feel are twisty now that I have become used to the torsional stiffness that plates offer. The boards I have ridden with plates are solid and unbelievably torsionally stiff. I personally love the feel that plates produce.

Don, Thanks for posting the review Don. Great to see how you enjoyed the board, and it was a pleasure to watch you ride it. Hope to see you soon on the hill.