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Pigbrogg

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  • Home Mountain/Resort?
    Park City
    Copper mountain
  • Occupation?
    Mechanical engineer
  • Current Boards in your Quiver
    ENO ON 164
    Kessler X carve 164
    Virus X-Carve Zylon 2 163
    F2 Eliminator WC Titanium 163
    Oxess CX 162


  • Current Boots Used?
    Ride Triden
  • Current bindings and set-up?
    Flux XV
    Flux CV
    SP Mountain
    Union Atlas FC
  • Snowboarding since
    2013

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  1. The black stripe you see is a carbon plate from Japan. The company claims that it will help reduce vibration and stiffen the torsional flex under the binding, giving you a more stable ride. ‐---------------------------------------- I only had two days on the mountain with this plate, both days on the Oxess CX. It is a very stiff titanium construction board. The reduced vibration claims appear to be true at high speeds, with less shudder under the binding. However, it does not stiffen the torsional flex as much, so it may only work well for softer boards. I will try to get my Virus X Carve out for testing and then post a more precise review. In my opinion, metal boards are not lacking in torsional stability, but they are not as lively as regular or carbon construction boards. The reason I imported this plate to the US is to find the sweet spot on regular construction boards. Boards are just getting stiffer and heavier, don't get me wrong I do see the benefits of titanium construction, but not everyone is a world cup level rider crushing gate at 80 miles an hour.
  2. Beautiful board! I'm still waiting for Mark to build one for me.
  3. I have the same issue as you do; the XV really crushes the boots, making it painful to ride all day. However, I use the CV for my front foot and the XV for my back foot, which seems to work quite well for me. I'm not certain if mixing up the bindings is the best approach, but I love the setup, and it's quite comfortable for riding.
  4. I recommend the Flux XF or Flux CV, I have used both before and Flux makes an xs size for the XF. The Flux CV is explicitly created for carving and has a higher-heel cup. I also have two pairs of Flux XV from different years, responsiveness is amazing but is way too stiff for a full day of riding.
  5. I owned a The Ride a few years back, and just by looking at the shape, I am confident that the Spectra is a different board. The Ride had a bigger nose and probably a softer profile. The attached picture was my The Ride. Take a closer look at the nose area.
  6. My lineup for the upcoming season, and yes I am into K carving
  7. Representing the softbooter here! I added the new Oxess CX 162, 26.2, 14m on to my collection this year + still waiting for Mark to build me a Thirst.
  8. I don't quite remember how Frank explained, but is basically like a spring, when you push down it absort and store the energy.
  9. I'm reading the Secrets of the Greatest Snow on Earth by Jim Steenburgh, great book to read while dreaming the powder day. Honest review !!! Great book, easy to read and teaches everything you need to know about snow science.
  10. I had never ridden a Nidecker, but this thing does look like an Apex SBX board! https://www.apex-snowboards.com/product/icon/
  11. I bought an epic pass this year, and last year due to covid I have my Ikon pass deferred.
  12. Looking for the Kessler X-Crave pm me pls if you have one to sell!!!
  13. I own both the Virus Isolator and the OJK plate. OJK plates are plastic plate system made in Japan, it works "okay," but don't expect performance to be like the fancy Allflex. It's just a riser to reduce dampness and toe drag. Virus Isolators are the newest plate system on the market, I believe. It does everything you want from a plate, reduces toe drag, dampness, better acceleration and saves your power. The OJK costs you around $100, including shipping, the Virus Isolator is about 500 USD plus shipping is quite big of a price gap. Link for both plates: https://shop.virus-snowsports.com/collections/zubehor/products/virus-isolator-carbon-new http://joint.shop-pro.jp/?mode=cate&cbid=1847849&csid=0 Have to say it is actually worth the money.
  14. To be honest I am not sure why they even bother translated into English.... and ye physic doesn't change with culture, but the fact is the board are designed for the Asian rider. Anyway contact them in English, tell them what your concerned is, they are very nice person based on my experience. Here is the email address : oshietene@graysnowboards.co.jp
  15. Fist of all I don't think they will get a native English speaker to explain their products, is pretty clear they are not aiming for the North America market. You are totally right all of Japanese carving board have pretty narrow waists, they are soft boots board but most of them feel like alpine boards, what mean is the fact that those board are mean to be riding on higher angle, something like <+30,<+21. I know many people probably gonna hate me if I say this, but weight recommendation don't really matter in Asia, unlike the NA or EU rider, instead of buying a board to fit their own riding style, Asia rider adjust their riding style to fit the board they bought. Not sure if this makes sense to you.
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