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  3. Burton boards

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    Yes, that's the board.  Its in pretty rough shape.  Has multiple cracks across the nose of it and it has delaminated in one of the rear corners that someone has attempted to glue back together at some point.  Its working for now but looking for some ideas on boards her size to work with. 

     

  4. Burton boards

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    3 hours ago, Wolf said:

    I remember an old Burton catalog saying the Alp was what their racers would use when they just wanted to take it easy and free carve.  That's probably a stretch for marketing purposes, but the Alps were the softest and widest, the Factory Primes were usually the narrowest and stiffest with the Ultra Primes somewhere in the middle.  The Ultra Prime may actually have replaced the Alp.  Others here may know better.  Years ago, a Bomber member named "derf" had posted old Burton catalogs on a website, but I can't find that site anymore.

    Here's a single data point for you.  This is the sticker on a 1996 Alp 156 showing a weight range from 110-170 lbs.

    5abbb1d1e7704_Alp156SpecSticker.thumb.jpg.553a1e72673a54be75b255883965cb9d.jpg

    Just curious, what does the top sheet look like on that board?

    Have my daughter on an Alp 156 right now that we borrowed (after a failed attempt at the Factory Prime 164) 

    Wondering if its the same board... Blue top with some kind of wolf pic at the nose..

  5. Burton boards

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    What are the weight ranges for the Burton boards, specifically the Factory Prime, the Ultra Prime and the Alp series.

    I'm guessing the Factory Prime was for a heavier rider, while the Ultra Prime was for lighter riders.. The Alp was for all mountain carving?

    Looking for a board for my daughter to get started on.  She tried a Factory Prime 164 but was getting kicked around alot.  She's 14 yrs, approx. 120-125 lbs.

    Thanks

  7. Donek Pilot

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    Anyone use one of the Donek Pilot boards?

    Looking at one for my daughter who is just starting out.  Trying to decide on the 152, 157 or 158 model for her.

    Any information would be helpful on making a choice on a model size.

    She's 14 yrs old, approx 125-135 lbs, 5'6"... Has given up ski racing and trying something new.

    She's currently trying out an old Burton Alp, but its pretty tired. 

    Thanks

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