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I liked looking at the lengths of the boards posted and did not see much long stuff. Here goes: Sims Burner 198 Sims Burner 188 (a favorite) Rossi WC190 Coiler RC184 (the ultimate battle wagon) Rentiger RT178 Donek FC179 Donek FC171 Coiler AM172 F2 Silberwhatever 167 Osin 4807 178 Osin 4807 168 Burton Asym 164 Rossi RC167 I still can't turn worth a crap so I seem to prefer riding the longer lengths that handle the speed much better. "Look out below!" is going to have to become my new mantra

At 5'6" / 140LBS wet. I had some pictures at a Performance carve camp from 2003 and you could see that there was no flex showing in a carve, it was ramrod straight. That was the last time I rode it. I've kept it cuz it is such an unusual board. High speed capability with alot of dampening.

Used a handful of times. Fresh base grind/edge set (first since I purchased it in 2004) . Board is to stiff for a little guy like me. $250 does not included shipping.

I'll Be There. Look For A Long Board Rider W/blond Pony Tail Hangin Out Of A Carbon Full Face Helmet

I rode the Vampire at SES05 and will never forget the memory. I promised Bola that I would see him soon about one but life takes some funny turns sometimes, like my style of riding. I still dream about that board.

Pat says it all. Remeber this statement from the clueless and beyond? "Hey look everybody I'm tubed!", no your not pal look at these. After I attended some of those carve camps and saw shots of myself I decided what direction I needed to take. Less time in the spot light and keep those hands down ya flightless penguin.

....is what some people do not address or are in denial of. Injuries are heeled but a human body repair is usually never "as good as new". Confidence will return and maybe even a lesson learned will help you. Alot of times you just eventually become more consistant (wiser) and polished from all these experiences You may not go for the X-game moves as often or at all. Some of us are content with the memories (like Al Bundy who played high school football) and some just never say when (like Miguel Duhamel/AMA Pro Racing). You end up adapting but the one thing "I" can't accept is the constant annoying pain that lives with me day after day. So...........would I do it again? HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best of luck on your recovery. Gavin

I held true on "oldsnowboards" statements. I have my Burton Asym-6. The justification method is also very valid to me (thanks Peter, it works on my wife). That's why I ride so many types in a day. I would rather have a set of tools, where each tool has a specific purpose to do a job well. Compared to lets say a sledge hammer which sort of works on a lot of things. The RT178 has got to go! However I did just finish prepping it and will probably ride it one last time this weekend at Mammoth.

I have a lot of boards and ride most all of them on a regular basis. I was wondering if I should sell the ones I don't use or keep them as "classics". One board in question is a 2003 Rentiger 178cm. It's everything they say. It rides like a 195 length with no chatter at speed. However at 140lbs I can't get it to flex. Another one I have is a 168cm F2 Silberwhatever w/conshox. If I ever take another Snow Performance class I would consider using this or if I went back east to a smaller mountain (yeah right). O-sin 4807 178cm i would use for heli boarding (when the wife finally leaves me). These boards are in great condition and I don't need the money. I just bought a Burner 188 (finally after trying for three years to find one) and was feeling guilty about racking it with the rest of the harem. Included are a Burner 198, Rossi WC190cm, Coiler RC180, Coiler 172Am, Donek 171FC1+180FC1, O-sin 4807 168cm+178cm. What do you think, sell them or what. Oh yeah, one more board on the radar screen a Virus Vampire175cm (like the one I rode at SES 2006)

I realize I'm at least 3-days late on this (w/no e-mail address for response) but would love the 188.

How much?

This may sound crazy but i put in a false bed bottom in my pickup. A simple box frame with a plywood hinged top and a bed mat covering the whole thing . I also put a lock on it (but more for a visual deterrent). I have to put the 197 Burner in diagonally (short bed Toyota). The whole thing raises the bed bottom up about 6" so you don't notice anything really unusual unless the tailgate is down.

If it's still available, Gavin

I lost his card and was wondering if anyone had his e-mail or should I just go thru the Virus site? Thanks for any info.

Can anyone direct me to the ECES at Sugerloaf for 06? Also wondering if the Warren Miller operation would possibly be at the SES 06 this year to document some of the carving