wvrocks Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 I've been thinking about picking up a slalom board for this winter. I'm currently riding a Donek Axis 177. I love that board to death but would like to try something different. The hill I ride at is kind of narrow and about 1000 verticle ft so something turny seems like it would be fun. I kind of have my eye on the Volkl RT SL. Do you think the 163cm would be ok for someone 6'3" and 250lbs? Any opinions on how that board rides? Any suggestions on similar boards from other builders? Thanks ________ Live Sex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 I like the F2 SL 166. I have found that the extra 3cm makes a big difference over the Volkl 163. Then again, I preferred the F2 163 over the Volkl as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 you want to go custom, trust me donek, prior and coiler will all do what you need and as long as you don't get a custom shape(just flex) it probably won't be too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 Does anyone have any feed back on a 160 R-17 Burton Addicted for a bigger, novice rider? Any input appeciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 I picked up a 164 Burton FP last spring off of Klug's site for cheap. Im 6'0" 255 and the board rides like a champ. It has a very athletic ride that I enjoy alot, its very turny, and has impeccable edge hold. I totally reccomend one, especially since you can get them for so cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbons Posted October 19, 2006 Report Share Posted October 19, 2006 FP 164 really cheap. I am 5'7" and 160lbs and I am looking for a stubby freecarve board. I rode this 164 4 or 5 times is all. I have Rennstall in Park City tune my race skis, so I had them stone base grind and tune the board because they seem to know all the magic. I need to put it on classifieds, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekempmeister Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 I posted 164 Burton FP about a week ago. See thread in classifieds, probably going back a page or two. Make offer if interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 I think you'll be really pleasantly surprised with the 163RT. I'm 5'10" 200lbs. I'm often surprised at how well it holds an edge and how smooth it is at speed, especially for such a short board. There are 5 of us in our weekend warrior race league who ride RTs in one size or another for SL. I've had that board up over 60mph with no chatter or slop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgang Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 if the R17 160 is anything like a Speed 160 its not a bad boards. I am 5'6" 180lbs and have no trouble pushing it around. Its the board that I really started to carve on but I outgrew it within a season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groovastic Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 you could try Nidecker and Pogo if you ask me. But Pogo is a bit more expensive. although, it's my favorite brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-PS Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 I agree with BobD, give some serious thought to going custom. As you are already riding a Donek why not give Sean a call and get his opinion? Also there are quite a few of us "big" guys on Bomber. Throw a wanted ad in the classifieds and see if anyone has anything for you. good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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