Mahoyvan

Thanks for the replies so far, I appreciate it! So is there a general rule of thumb for boot to waist measurements to minimize toe/heel drag? Seeing as ripping groomers is goal one with banked turns and slalom being a novelty second, maybe I should look for something a bit wider. I'm starting to see how the hunt for the perfect width + radius(s) could be a never ending quest for a quiver-killer!

Fellow shredders, I’m looking for some ‘semi’ carve-specific board suggestions to add to my quiver. Details: 5’10, 160lb, 9.5-10 foot, and 34 years of experience throughout the PNW. I primarily all-mountain freeride on a 157.5 GNU Rider’s Choice. This has been used from steep & deep pow days, zipping tree lines and shoulder hits to wannabe deep-carve groomers. This will turn to my rock board next year when I go to replace it with a Jones Mind Expander, or something surfier. That aside, I’m looking for a bit of a hybrid soft boot carving board that I can throw in the trunk and use when appropriate. This will be a dedicated setup for the following: 1) Bombing deep-carve groomers, 2) Banked slalom racing around the province and 3) the odd slalom race (fun small town spring fling style events in the area). I can get my hands on an older 163 Kessler Cross for a decent price, but I don’t have enough (any) experience with these types of boards to know if this would check my three boxes. I’m open to suggestions if anyone feels there’s a better decks out there!