Thanks Timeless.
I currently ride a 164 custom X and like it a lot. I had been riding a 10th anniversary custom 62 and it is superior in every way but a little skidd-erish?
The Custom X has a flat spot at each foot in the sidecut and although it makes a great arc, between carves if I get off it even a little, it swims and has scared me at speed a few times... I also ride a Burton Fusion 165/ Spent most of my time on it at SNES/June Carver Classic 2 weeks ago and really got to like it. Kind of my hard boot gateway board although ridden with flows at 33/18.
I am looking to replace the Custom X. I refuse to buy off the rack again. There are too many custom manufacturers available not to. Also, my 8.5 shoe and 210lb frame does not leave much to offer from the production board companies. I want the best blend of technology and don't have the cash to keep ordering board after board in order to get it right. I like the shape of the Kessler bx and ride series (much like the Donek inclines I saw at SNES)With de-cambered/blunted tip and tail. I heard that bamboo and carbon together are really poppy. I am guessing a lively and slightly dampened, glass/carbon board with a 9m radius would be good. Say a 165 /eff edge 130-136 waist 24.7. Otherwise, I will keep riding my 3 hole relics and wait for a genie in a bottle to grant me a magic carpet that slays groomers and crud, pow and moguls, at speed riding switch... Any advice or help here would be greatly appreciated.
Summer is a bummer for snowboarders...
Help give me the knowledge to make an educated decision on my first custom deck.