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  2. Coiler Contra 174

    in Alpine Board Reviews

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    On 3/16/2020 at 5:13 PM, Hollywood 90210 said:

    T174 CONTRA 020 CTB 6.4 +9

    Well the season wrapped up quicker than I had hoped but I did get several days on a new 174 Contra. First a little about me. I am 6ft and weigh in around 210lbs. I am 59 years old and have been riding Alpine/Race boards since 1995, road my first snow board in 1984. During my career (ha, I even had to laugh at that), I have had the opportunity to ride many boards from several manufacturers. I talked to Bruce and told him I was looking for a board that was a little more forgiving on my abused body (59 years of bad decisions are catching up with me). I asked for a 174, 11m SCR and 20.5 wide. He said he had just the board for me. He sent me out a beautifully made board with top quality construction and graphics. Based on the way it rides he sprinkled it with a large dose of Bruce Voodoo. If you can decipher Bruce’s code, the flex of this board was perfect for my weight and ability. The last few weeks of the season I only needed one board and the Contra was it. The thing could rip tight turns but also could handle some speed. I could make close to SL board radius arcs, but its natural turn was like a Kessler 168 (I know because I was tracing turns of a friend who was riding one). I let a couple of friends give it a try and they first thing they both said was “that board is grippy” and they both had big grins. When riding stale NH snow that had been through some freeze thaw cycles (with most of the other skiers and riders slipping their way down), the board was sick, it was sticking like glue on a couple of very firm black diamond trails. It gave me a ton of confidence to charge hard. I did get two days of hero conditions; the snow was great, and it gave me a chance to play with the board. Load up the nose and make it slow down on steeps, CHECK, did it well! Hammer on the tail and really force it to finish a turn, CHECK, all good there! Pop out of turns, CHECK, like a boss!  The extra width helped in the crud and didn’t seem to give a big lag in edge to edge transitions. This board CHECKs a lot of boxes for me. All in all, it is a keeper, if you get a chance give one a try. If you see me out riding most likely I will be on it. Tip it and Rip it!

    Any pics?

  11. 20/21 IKON: are you buying it?

    in The Lodge

    Posted

    On 3/17/2020 at 6:05 PM, rjnakata said:

    Add $250 for a standard pass.  Is it worth it?

    My family and I get the standard or full Ikon pass for the fact that there are no blackout dates.  Totally worth the extra money.  This past season we were at Sunday River for 5 days during Christmas.  Would not have been able to do that on the base pass.

    On 3/18/2020 at 12:15 AM, AcousticBoarder said:

    Yep I'm waiting to see what they decide to do in the wake of all of this, crossing my fingers for a discount for next seasons pass or refund I can put towards next year

    That'll never happen.

  14. What's your favorite mass produced softboot carving board

    in Carving Central

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Poloturbo said:

    Best mass produced for me this year was the Nitro Pantera carbon SC 166. Ultra light and the camber was so pronounced for springing you out in the air between turns. Very impressed for a 110$ board from 2016. Not a bad choice if you are in transition to more "boutique" boards in SB.

     

     

     

    Interesting.  I had 3 different years of the Nitro 169 Pantera Wide.  That was my go to soft boot carver for years before I discovered my Flux.

  17. SOLD Donek 180 Proteus SOLD

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Comment from Scott after he purchased my Custom 172 on Alpine Snowboard Trader.

    "Hi guys, i just picked up this mk variant 172 from Dave and I gotta say the board is like brand new. Buy with confidence.  The pics may leave you wondering but the 172 was well cared for. "

    The FCII and Proteus are in nearly new shape as well.  The Tanker is in great shape to, it's just seen more use.

  24. SOLD Donek 180 Proteus SOLD

    in For Sale

    Posted

    SOLD

    Length: 180, waist: 19, SCR: 13

    Fully stock build other than top sheet.

    Excellent condition.  The base and top sheet are nearly perfect.  The side wall has a very minor nick in it from the lift line.  Same thing in the nose.  Both are only cosmetic.  Edges are in great shape with a fresh tune (1* base, 2* side).  My initials are on the tail of top sheet.  Less than 20 days on this board.  Purchased new for $1,200.

    Free shipping.  CONUS only.  Also willing to drive to meet any local buyers.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  25. No longer available TD3 Standard

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Set of TD3 Standard bindings.  These bindings have never been on snow or been mounted to a board.  They're brand new.  The cant discs are both 3 degree.  I have 6 degree discs if you want those instead.  Just let me know what you want for cant discs when you claim the sale.  I have no 0 degree cants.  The center discs are 4 hole.  Elastomer rings are black (medium).
     

    Free shipping in CONUS only.  Original box included.

     

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