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Seems to be a connection to the Opioid crisis and the Sackler Family

Da Shizzit Brokencyde Spoof-hop Rap-crap ridiculousness, kinda funny though...once is more than enough

That last move is an entire lifetime of turns condensed in to a few milliseconds Not sure Steve believed it himself...

I just watched clip from the link above on my 10 year old PC which surprisingly played it perfectly... Textbook Perfect pitch, snow surface, and temp The finest line... Gotta love the rush when you are on the brink

Hi Corey How do you like your coffee? My first thought when I saw your original post without knowing anything about you (other than you are here) was that you need a 6'++ at least It will feel like the shortest back 1/2 of a board you have ever ridden at first (as you may have already experienced) until you start floating I wanted to pick up a Dupraz since Serge started that Company When I finally had Internet in my world when I moved back to Winter full-time recently, I "discovered" I could order from Dupraz directly Easy transaction, but you need to understand the business model which is quite unique (perhaps a topic itself) Seb recommends to anyone that rides hardboots to go 6'++ (at least ++) The Dupraz is a snow surfboard Ride the board Surf it Float it Forget everything you thought you ever knew about snowboarding on edge and re-frame You just stepped through the portal I would never take D1 out on a hard day (other than to test it's limits/design/performance/characteristics etc) My first impression was that there was no board in front of my front foot Very difficult to stand motionless and balance on edge on hard snow on steeper slope Scary in lift line maze dished out frozen spring-time shite (antics) I got some practice hopping on my heelside edge washing out on ice, feeling for that edge in front of my foot out there somewhere (it wasn't)... Difficult to ride with front foot only on hard surface (edge)... First impression on a shitty day with 8" on frozen shite? Absolutely mind blowing...I wanted a 7'0" ++ no stiffer than my Supermodels, minimum requirement... + not much softer, just barely perceptible less "lively" and easier to over-power the nose It's about the flex pattern/profile more than "stiffness" Stiffness rating not overlapping a carve oriented board range (what do you think?) D1 is not a stiff board even at ++ I have an X-Light which is supposed to be "stiffer" than ++, more "lively", but that is not what riding this board is about really Haven't had a chance to ride the 6'3" yet (which is 5" longer than the 6', a class wider and "stiffer") and imagine it will go anywhere I need it too, even the tightest trees... Amazing maneuverability at any speed on soft snow It's all about "The Float" Lordmetroland picked up a 6'3" somewhere last year I believe after giving up on the wait due to the "problem" in France I waited more than a year... On any sort of soft snow day my #1 go to board is D1, which is 97% of my riding Bottomless is relative Planing on water is not penetrating very deep and is less as speed increases As long as you stay off the reef I try not to bleed before I get in the water As SoftbootSurfer often talks about The Wave...board choice for the spot is certainly a factor... My home wave selection is perhaps better suited for the D1 on any given day than most places My knees don't like the hard snow, I can barely walk in the summer, I am not planning knee replacements I save myself for Epicness (or at least any day considered soft) Some of those wind buff days are the most memorable when each run is better than the one before it I don't like D1 in heavy thick skied out crud harbor chop It doesn't bust through piles, it gets deflected over them That's the float part Anything soft and smooth, plan accordingly, aim wisely... Can be awesome on un-skiable breakable crust or wind slab funk Ride the Dupraz in it's own way Take a different line than a full camber board and turn in new places in ways you have yet to imagine possible Think Tom Curren mind-surfing Forget about momentum and powering through stuff I ride over a much wider range of speeds on D1 and have more fun per vertical foot, not just full-on max all the time due to board design/demands Amazing at relatively slow speeds and crazy combos at random times anytime all the time At your traditional max apex of the locked-in carve you can now throw in a tail slide or floater and go right back to that last point to continue your arc and G's, or a complete total change of trajectory into something else entirely that you have never even thought possible both ways. Tweaky AND Fakey... It doesn't build up energy really and launch you into the next turn (sort of), yet still has enough of a tail to work and pump There is a fine line of over powering the nose or it will "collapse" or "buckle" (not damaging board) I felt like I could initiate a turn at anytime as soon as I started to move on any pitch, as opposed to gaining momentum before I start powering out some big full camber turns I can grab a tree branch standing still and spin a 360 My other boards I would need to jump a 180 I am not a jibber...or a bonker... Ride the board Feel it Float it Imagine standing on a surfboard (a short-board not a 10 foot nose-rider) When you are surfing a short board the board in front of your front foot is not on the surface (base) or rail (edge) much Imagine surfing between your feet and back foot power and engagement (you have fins) The Bongo Board Kelly Slater riding the foam ball (a sight unseen) then powering a cutback back to a floater re-entry bottom turn back into the barrel, back on the foam ball... Repeat The D1 can get you wherever you need to go to get to the goods and back I would not take it to steep icy couloirs (or any other steep hard place) where I want full camber full edge contact as my life depends on it... Why Buell prefers the Amplid Split for the Great Unknown (which I am considering, it just seems too short at 168) I describe the D1 carve as more of a Pit Bull than a Greyhound (I couldn't stop laughing) On a soft groomer it kills it in it's own way It is a Happy board, not an Angryy board Ride the board, not your expectations or preconceptions (or muscle memory and technique) Free your mind Gerry Lopez yoga in Pow at 100 MPH... Zen Master in The Zone Use shaper's stance center reference, no offset either way I run PHKs on my Dupraz with CANT ON FRONT FOOT ONLY (comments anyone?) Never had confidence in the Burton Race Plates not to break based on the historical progression experience, but want my feet closer to deck as much as I love my Cateks... I think flex of F2 would be beneficial Soften up your boots for the day if possible I ride super soft AT boots in walk mode, about a 75 on the imaginary boot stiffness chart (zero heel hold slop at the moment) I skied old school Langes 120/130 ( a size too small) when I had to ski and my feet are phuct It feels like I can barely traverse on skis in my AT boots that I board in I remove the cuff and power strap I buckle one click tighter for carve board days Warmth and comfort #1 priority for fun Decades ago I read about parallel feet and have done so ever since (Beckmann have any input on parallel feet?) Stance similar to you about 20"-21" just wider than my shoulders (5'10" 180lbs 9.5 shoe), longer boards force me wider... Angle dictated by board width/zero overhang Try a 6'++ if can...on the right wave...where you can find it... For me D1 is da Shizzit

Thanks for the clarification Mickster! Since I am at the powder end of the spectrum of hardbooting, I never thought of what are now known as the power "Plates"...

'Tis the season Just noticed a pic of Santa and his Swallow Tail with Ibex plates... Near the bottom of the Homepage Instagram It looks like Goofy foot... Now we know

Sweet, I hope to ride one soon...must be an ultra-smooth ride. Have you ridden any of the Pogo swallowtails?

What I love most about the Dupraz is that it NEVER feels "locked in". Never feels under-gunned/unstable or wobbly at any speed. Can initiate any turn at any time from zero to full speed ahead, unlike my full-cambered boards. Just not able to really power up the nose to plow through piles as it wants to go over the top, so I adjust my technique accordingly. It does have an inherent top speed limitation on same slope/conditions of a sleeker board...I assume the Magistral would draw longer lines and maybe out run a Dupraz??

Howzit Karen Thanks for reviving this thread I noticed on another Euro forum you also have ridden a Dupraz. Which revives an ongoing discussion of "surfy". You said you thought the Dupraz was not as "surfy" as the Magistral. Of course there are so many types of waves and boards... I have been communicating with Kafi regarding a Swellpanik Magistral, which has been on my list for decades. I love my Dupraz collection, but they do not power through crud piles . Seem to get more deflected, or go over them, which I describe as the "surfboard" part of the performance. So, just a different ride characteristic. When I power up the nose of the Dupraz it seems to collapse at times. So, I assume the Magistral would power through crud piles a bit more? Any comment? I love the Dupraz and it seems to be in a category by itself as far as a snow surfer. Of course what type of terrain and snow quality you ride is a major factor. La Grave is an awesome test zone!

Thanks

Is board in North America?

Hi Karen Is the board in Whistler now?

There was a guy that rode altA for years. Tele boot front foot, hiking boot in water ski foot cup rear... We called it the "Struggle Board". Eventually banned. He came from Colorado I think it was his company Tele-Board. That was when the knee droppers were using a staff instead of ski poles. Not many true Telemark turns happening out there.

POGO Secret Spot v Chris-Craft Twin Fin

That would make POGO Shaman the Chris-Craft Continental Hardtop compared to Tanker

Tanker rode like a PT Boat, felt nimble for size. I will get a chance to test on soft snow. Made nice turns on groomers. I might not have the body mass to make it come alive. Seemed enormous... Full deep camber which is preferred. I rode Donek AX 172 which rides like Cigarette off-shore powerboat (27' as opposed to 33') day before Tanker so that made it seem XXL. POGO Maverick to clarify, I think I saw a brand called "Maverick" H20 Alagna is primo Shaman territory How many days in a good snow season do you pull it out?

As always, rider preference, location, snow character and quality affect the experience. "Cheap looking plastic nose protector" is supposed to be hand forged copper. I can borrow Das Undertaker for comparison, I think both lengths...Just got Dupraz D1 6'++ and love it. Rode Rad-Air Tanker 192 on hard snow (felt like an Aircraft Carrier) the day before D1. D1 felt tiny, yet never undergunned. Donek feels like a Gazelle or Cheetah while the D1 felt like a Pit Bull on the groomers. Got to surf it on some windblown cream. Waiting for release of D1 6' 3". Really fun amazing board. Just need a phat POW day for more test runs... Sounds like the L80 has the Alpine core. Also, almost no taper... 30.7 25.3 30.5 Anyone other than Wesley ride a Maverick?

Gotta luv pix from the behind POGO gets a little loose with the P-tex Sounds like Shaman would be more like Das Undertaker

Terekhov was that a pic of you somewhere on an Undertaker? How does Secret Spot compare? Nice POGO quiver...

Thanks for the excellent review Buell. Just had my first day on Dupraz D1 6'++ yesterday. I felt like Buttons Kaluhiokalani or Larry Bertlemann circa 1978... Waiting for the 6' 3"

Wesley is Maverick the only POGO you have ridden? At Bogus? Would be interesting in lift line maze chaos or on a quad

Looks like the L80 American Walnut with triple Maple stringers

I have been in contact with POGO. Not very responsive about 2 weeks ago now. I think the Euro version of the Outdoor Retailer or winter sports trade show started yesterday. They may doubt my seriousness as buyer. Would be cool to do a trip over there to pick up, been snowing. Might be a dry February here... No reason to leave Utah right now! Any board to US shipping is $250 Maverick has Uberlegth at 230cm and has Uberexpensive shipping at $450 Most production boards I looked at had minimum stance width 54 cm I only go about 50 cm widest Stock Shaman shows 50 cm I would go Shaman/Secret Spot hybrid Maverick would be tuff riding a chair. Tram only, 7000' vert minimum Or private heli with custom board rack

So, no official ban on plate bindings in BX rule book?