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Waist 22.8 SCR: 8.1 Weight Range: 75-120kg Although I'm 150lbs (68kg) and it worked well for me. IMO this board is NOT suitable for a big guy >100kg.

Kessler 171 black top Waist: 18 SOLD Base still has storage wax

Donek Nomad Prototype. The topsheet on this board is not visually perfect. Sean used the topsheet from a metal FC so the graphics don't extend all the way across the wide nose. There's still a topsheet, but it's just white. Length: 164 SCR: 7-12 Waist: 24 This is an awesome powder board, and it still carves well. Asking 350 + shipping Base still has storage wax

Donek Incline Length: 164 SCR: 10.4 WW: 24.1 I'd call it 8/10 condition. Base is clean but the topsheet show typical wear. Asking 300 + shipping Base still has storage wax

Nidecker Proto 167. This is a super light, playful board. I just don't ride it often. BlueB has first dibs! - Boris you out there? Asking 250 plus shipping small gouge on the base. This does not affect performance, and a tiune would erase it

Plate is in great condition. SOLD

Base still has storage wax

Length: 192 Waist: 14.2 SCR: ? This board is just to narrow for my taste. Time to pass it on to someone that can appreciate it. This is the metal top. Not the latest Evo version. More details can be found here - https://shop.virus-snowsports.com/en/shop/produkt/carving-snowboards/undertaker-evolution-iii-192-cm.htm SOLD Will post pics later tonight

I have not heard any updates on the alpine. The ride was priced at roughly 50% of retail, so I'm hopeful a potential deal on the alpine would be similar! I do get an email every time they offer a new product - I'll keep you posted...

Update - I received my warranty replacement this morning. I'm certain that my snowsports industry insider/rep status is the reason for the quick turnaround from Kessler. :D The new board is a bit different than the original. The topsheet is glossy. Different topsheet/base graphics. The edge construction/wrap is different too. Not sure if this is in any way related to my defective board, but hopefully it rides the same.

I don't think there's any metal in these. Definitely not where I drilled a hole, but there may be some metal in there somewhere... I've also been asked if the topsheet is p-tex - It is not. I'd say the material is most similar to prior's 'backprinted mat' topsheet.

I would easily say the 168 "all around". Its the most versatile board in my quiver by far. I currently own kesslers in 168, 171, 180. I find myself riding the 168 more than any other board. It is extremely versatile in turn shape. However, it definitely has an upper speed limit short of the 180.

Too much taper - I'd say no. The 163 has 15mm of taper.

I picked up one of these in the iget.it deal. I switched from a 168 to a 163 at the last minute, as I plan to ride in with a soft boot setup. At my size/weight (5'10" 150lbs) I'm glad I did... I got mine about a week and a half ago and have been able to ride it twice - both big pow days. This board totally rocks. It definitely rides like a Kessler ( I own 168, 171, 180 alpine decks). It felt a bit soft/noodle-ish hand flexing, but the board rides like a dream. It's extremely light/flickable, but at the same time has the typical Kessler dampness. So confidence inspiring. I had probably the 2 best powder days of the year on this board until... it delaminated on me! Basically the entire rear edge piece has separated from both the topsheet and base. Here's a pic with a sheet of paper inserted into the delam for illustration. The good news is that Kessler has stepped up and will be sending me out a board. However, it broke my heart to have to drill a hole in the board before they'd ship another out... I suppose this is so that I don't repair/sell the defective board. The carnage: Even with the delam, I'm still really happy with the purchase. If Kessler hadn't replaced the board I'm pretty certain it could have been repaired. Seems a shame to have to destroy an almost brand new board... Anyone interested in a teardown to see what's inside?

Al - It's a group buy sort of thing. You have to create a (free) account in order to view the items for sale. The deal closed yesterday, so no more orders are being taken. I did talk to them last week about the possibly of getting a deal together on the Kessler alpine boards, and it looks like they may be offering them in the near future.

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What size?

Sorry, deal is pending...

I don't have a board for sale (ok except for this one). These are brand new boards - any size you want 148 to 176. I ordered a 168 this afternoon. Check out the link above... It's like a group-buy/groupon sort of deal.

https://iget.it/cnd/en/new/84/KESSLERTHERIDE/

Bump. Still available...

Thanks Rick, but I'm really looking for a 171...

Correct. Side cut is 10m.

Update - Looks like it has been tuned - at PTC. The tune on this thing is nice. Edges are very sharp/clean. I picked up the board from Al last spring, and he got it here - http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=31668&highlight=prior+174