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  3. Craving for new board --- Donek MK? Proteus? 180, 175, 170?

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    Posted · Edited by Comapedrosa

    1 hour ago, barryj said:

    Hello Coma Pedrosa,   you have a curious relation to the Andorra  peak I have climbed ??

    Hi there, not curious at all - i grew up there... in Andorra. Actually the Coma Pedrosa was my view during my entire youth... and of course it's a great mountain... Started snowboarding (on hard boots of course) in Pas de la Casa/Grau Roig...

    1 hour ago, barryj said:

    I'm curious as to what's not happening for ya on your Coiler Stubby V2 172 ??   Bruce extols it's virtues as a really fun and lively board.

    ABSOLUTELY nothing against it. I love the Stubby v2, and I love Bruce! The Proteus 170 i just ordered is to complement my quiver. I'm not even sure if it'll work out for me. You might see me here in a few weeks trying to sell it :-). And there's no way i give up the Subby v2.

    1 hour ago, barryj said:

    I ride a Swoard Extreme Carver

    I had one, the Gen 2 i believe. A bit of a heavy and unwieldy beast for me...

    1 hour ago, barryj said:

    the Proteus with it's reputation for pop ( but too narrow for my taste)

    Sean at Donek says that waist is the easiest parameter to change (e.g., mine is getting a 20cm waist) 

    1 hour ago, barryj said:

    but the guys I see riding a Proteus are putting a lot of energy input/pressure...read: commitment into the turn to get the most out of it...ie: that pop.  If you don't want that physical and mental commitment to get that turny, lively ride why not a Coiler Angrry? 

    Check out Gabes video on a 170 Angrry....Gabe makes it looks like you just hop on...and Hang On!,  for a very Turny and Lively ride...

    Truth 1: i'm no world champion carver... saw people as ECES that blew my mind... Truth 2: i quite enjoyed the very short time i spent with the Proteus, i *think* i can ride it :-)... Truth 3: it's going to be an experiment, but the Angrry looks more like a pure slalom board to me... maybe i'm making distinctions that only exist in my head/feet... Truth 4: I have the feeling Gabes will make any board look extraordinaire

    1 hour ago, barryj said:

    ot sure where you live, your location says Boston but I think you mention you have moved west?......I live and work at Squaw in Tahoe so when your heading out this way let me know and let's ride and I will hook ya up with some Moss boards that are turny and lively in a surfy  style that will blow your mind!                   

    Need to update that. Deal! would love to!!! If all goes as planned I should be there the weekend of 2/10...

    1 hour ago, barryj said:

    Oh, and I'm probably older than you....... 

    Maybe, but only in years I'm sure.

  7. Craving for new board --- Donek MK? Proteus? 180, 175, 170?

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    17 hours ago, GeoffV said:

    @Comapedrosa  I ride locally at Wachusett, had a custom Proteus 162, have a few 170'ish Coilers and have the MK. Out of all of those boards the MK handles the best in true icy conditions, but it is the most demanding to ride and not quite as versatile as the rest of the boards. Out of all my boards the MK is the liveliest  board I own and is a lot of fun, but also has a narrow sweet spot. The MK is super turny, I know @Corey mentioned that you can run it little larger, but from my experience you really have to work at it and change your riding of the MK on firm snow to be able to run a little larger radius. This board is perfect for my little local hill, but I would never chose to ride it at any larger hills. Since you mentioned doing some trips out West I would lean towards the Proteus.

    GeoffV, excellent point. And I was indeed a regular a Wachusett for many moons - now moved west a couple of years ago. Snow’s good, but the commute to the slopes so much longer...

  8. Craving for new board --- Donek MK? Proteus? 180, 175, 170?

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    18 hours ago, workshop7 said:

    It does not have a variable side cut radius.  A single radius of 11 is what I chose.  In my experience, both the MK and Proteus builds have excellent edge hold on very firm or icy conditions.  The MK wins that one by a small margin.  The Proteus is metal, so, very damp and predictable.  I expect my 172 to be more lively and have a lot of pop.  I'll be posting a review after I spend some time on it.  It will also make it into the hands of another rider here on the forum for testing this season.

    Merci! Everything seem to be pointing in the direction of the Proteus for me then.

     

    Good riding! 

  9. Craving for new board --- Donek MK? Proteus? 180, 175, 170?

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    Wow gents, i’m super impressed. I post my soul-searching question before going to bed, go get a Christmas tree, and as soon as I come back, voila: 8 detailed and well-meaning expert responses. Thank you so much for chiming in! This is exactly the input I needed. My conclusion from this discussion is that a Proteus 170 or 175 would be a good and fun starting point for what I want and my level of ability.

    Workshop7, I had already seen you mention your 172 a la MK. What do you expect from an MK-like construction? Other than the variable radius, what would you expect from that board vs. say a 170 Proteus?

     

     

  10. Craving for new board --- Donek MK? Proteus? 180, 175, 170?

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    Hi trenchers,

    I'm craving for a new board, and can't get everything i'm hearing about Sean's MK out of my head. At the same time, I'm still very curious about the Proteus (which i tried very briefly in Stratton in 2014). I know that this is a bit of a generic question and that i *should know*... but i don't :-). I'm confused. And i won't have a chance to try them anytime soon.

    So I'm looking for a new everyday ride. A more turny and lively than my current Coiler Stubby v2 (172cm, 21cm, 13/14m vsc)... that makes me think of a Proteus with 20cm waist and the standard 11m constant radius. I'll be using it mostly in Tahoe and a bit of Utah. Here're my questions:

    • What length? I read most good things about the 180cm, yet a priori i was looking for a sub-170cm board this time. I'm 180 lb and old - I don't necessarily press hard in each turn, nor do i want to (been carving for 26 years through)
    • What about the siren song of the MK? not sure if he'd even agree to that, but should i try to ask for a custom 168cm, 20cm-waist board with "MK construction"?
    • Any other Donek or other brand board you'd recommend?

    Thanks much for your input. I need it!

    Go Bomberonline!

    CP

  12. Board prep/tuning in Bay Area/San Jose, CA

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    Hi trenchers and carvers,

    I recently moved from Boston to the Bay Area. There I had the excellent Mike at SkiMD in Framingham... Is there anyone you'd recommend in the Bay Area (ideally close to San Jose, but I'm happy to drive anywhere). I've had more than one board fatally mutilated by someone who doesn't know anything about Alpine/hardbooting...

    Thx much!!

    C.

  22. Personal carving bubble

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    Posted · Edited by Comapedrosa

    Wow, usually I try to beat them in order to catch some open space in front of them. Today there was this instructor in front of me followed by a whole flock of ducklings with bent poles, who zig zagged pretty fast from one side of the run to the other - lost half my elevation by trying to synchronize my pass with her obnoxious turns without obstructing the trajectory of her ducklings...

  24. After 23 years - need lesson to lay turns

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    Look, when i went to the meet in Stratton, there were easily 6-8 guys who linked some pretty amazing turns in seriously horizontal positions.

    I felt like chump - when usually I'm the king of the mountain (incl fancier places like zermatt, Val d'isere, serre chevalier, meribel, Grau Roig-pas de la Casa, Killington, you name it).

    So it's simple: I wanna do what they do :-)

  25. After 23 years - need lesson to lay turns

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    NickG, Bobby Buggs, RobertAlexander, trailertrash, GeoffV, thx so much for all your responses!! While my Sundays are taken by the bunny slopes, I'll try to find a couple of Saturdays to come up to Stratton, Loon or Berkshire East (never been to this one). Would love to take you up on your generous offesr!!

    Are there certain dates people usually get together (outside of the ECES - I was at the Stratton meet for the first time last winter)?

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