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  5. suggestion for a lighter flickable board.

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    Posted · Edited by mrdavies

    Hey Folks,

    Just curious what board I might change to... Ive been riding a Donek Metal FC 175 with an AF Donek Plate since 2012, with Upz boots...  Im 165 lbs, from the East Coast and only get a dozen days in during the season at Crested Butte, Switzerland, and some East Coast action.  I love my current set up, however its a bit heavy and exhausting on me ( Im 57yo)  My riding style is more high speed quick edge to edge, as im not getting that low and hugging the snow.  Im looking at the Donek MK which is 161, without a plate.... 

    Any ideas folks? really appreciate the suggestions.

    Thanks, Mark

  9. need advice on a new board.. thanks

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    Hey guys I really appreciate all your comments. What a fantastic supportive group the carving crowd is. I took to the phone and had a productive conversation with Sean at Donek, He is obviously very passionate and dedicated to the sport and his business, really admire it... He recommended a REV 175 (with a plate) or Metal FC 175. both boards look pretty sweet... just have to decide which would be better for me. As he stated, that I don't upgrade equipment that often I want something to keep for a while. Its almost a 2k sticker price with boots and bindings and want it too be right. As I said earlier my Factory Prime has really served me well. Any input between the two boards at 175 would be helpful.

    to "queequeg" usually the weekends are Killington Vermont ( we just need the snow this year)

    Thanks again folks for the support

    Mark

  10. need advice on a new board.. thanks

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    Hey folks,

    I would really appreciate some words of wisdom and advice on a new snowboard, and what you think I should be looking at.

    Some background :

    Im 49 years old 160 lbs in fairly good shape, Ive been snowboarding on a Burton Factory Prime with Blax boots forever. My style is more of a downhill racer rather then a low slow carver. I cant say Im really digging deep trenches... but this board really goes fast. I snowboard mainly on the East Coast with a week trip to Crested Bute Colorado every year. I have loved this board however, I feel the technology has really developed and its time for an upgrade. My board and boots also tire me out as the board (178) and boots seem heavy. Im usually fairly beaten up by the end of my day.

    Bruton Factory Prime

    Length 1780 mm

    Running length 1580

    Nose length 150

    Tail length 200

    Sidecut depth 22mm

    Sidecut radius 14.2

    Im curios what people think would be an upgrade for me, My eye seems to like the Donek Metal FC 175, with UPZ rc10 boots

    Any opinions would be greatly appreciated !

    thanks

    mark

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