veector Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 Well i have arround $350 to drop on a board, but not having access to any boards to really try out i have come here for some opinions. I am 6'1, 170lbs and it has to be 19cm waist or more... any suggestions? Anything else that might be of help? used or new Victor fixed, hah sidecut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShortcutToMoncton Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 Damn, I bet that's gonna be pretty turny eh?! greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 where do you ride? Big, wide trails or narrow ones? Decent snow or mostly hardpack? Are you an aggressive rider or more laid back? Do you want something that is forgiving or requires you be "on top" or you get tossed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffh Posted December 25, 2006 Report Share Posted December 25, 2006 http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=13645 that oxygen is sweet and it's 19 wide. I know the owner and it is perfect and barely ridden. It is fast, Big sidecut so it needs some room but very damp and very stable. not for beginners http://www.bomberonline.com/reviews/boards.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veector Posted December 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 D-Sub: Well since im in Ontario im not going to be riding any big mountains :o so something for some narrower ones and i definately like speed and edge hold. A few that caught my attention were the F2 Speedster RS and the Volks Renntiger GS. besides being wide boards and well priced used i havent another clue about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 yeah, the F2s have pretty big sidecut radii for their lengths honestly...MADD 170 sounds like the board for you. Sposed to handle ice like very few boards can, youre light enough for its apparently not quite as stiff as some flex, and the waist is just right. someone here has one for $350, too...saw it in the classifieds somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veector Posted December 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Great response! As for the speedster, i was looking at the 173.... should turn a bit tighter? I weigh 175 so im not sure how the madd woul work. Any opinions on the Renntiger boards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Victor, come on out to the Southern Ontario Session and I'm sure there will be lots of boards to try out. Be careful of long, stiff boards. They will be nothing but hard work on our crowded, narrow trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veector Posted December 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Thanks Henry, i am already on the list for SOS and i cant wait. I would have liked to have a board ready for this season, but its a much better idea to try a few out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Madd 170, it makes just about everything else look like a joke on icy narrow trails except maybe a madd 158 F2s are alright boards but not in the same catagory as Madd IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Carving Gooding Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 The Madd 170 would work well for you. Check out my post in wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veector Posted December 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Thanks for the replies guys and from what ive been readiing up on the Madd is better than the F2. Although ive seen f2s for cheaper, is it really worth dishing out another 50-150 for a Madd, keep in mind I usually ride in Ontario. If bindings help im using some older burton race plates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Madd 170, it makes just about everything else look like a joke on icy narrow trails except maybe a madd 158 F2s are alright boards but not in the same catagory as Madd IMHO Not sure I agree. The Donek FC Olympics will at least hold their own - in fact I prefer my FC 175 Oly to a Madd 170 any day. (And yes, the narrow runs off NW Express at Bachelor do get icy on spring mornings). I bet the Prior Metal 177 kicks butt in these types of conditions as would any number of Coiler models with either Titanal or Superboard construction (think something with a sub-12m sidecut and go from there). Same for say a Tinkler made to the right specs or one of the Euro custom makes made to the right specs. I just don't think the Madd 170 is that unique. I owned one of the 04/05s which was definitley nothing special. The 06/07 proto I demoed at SES 06 was a huge improvement but still IMHO not "the shizzle". However the 158 might well be in a class by itself for this type of riding. I don't have enough time on mine (acquired late this fall) yet to say so though. 17 riding days into this season and not one patch of ice at Bachelor or Sun Peaks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Thanks for the replies guys and from what ive been readiing up on the Madd is better than the F2. Although ive seen f2s for cheaper, is it really worth dishing out another 50-150 for a Madd, keep in mind I usually ride in Ontario. If bindings help im using some older burton race plates. Keep in mind the Madd 170 is an 18cm waist. The 158 is even narrower although with its tight sidecut you can get away with at least a size 27 MP boot if not bigger. The donek FC II 167 or 171 might be ideal for you. Keep an eye out for Coiler RC 175's, Coiler FC 173 or 178's, Prior WCR 175 or Metal 177's (the latter would most likley be out of your price range though) as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 yes, yes, Coilers with superboard, donek olympics and titanal boards might be better in fact probably are but with the exception of the coilers with the extra rubber it's gonna be a cold day in hell if you find any of those for $350 but yeah I know what you're saying and I must say that the Madds are good on ice, as good as a coiler with superboard but a totally different animal as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Carving Gooding Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 Anybody have A Coiler for sale $350 with any life left? I must say I never have ridden The Coiler it could be worth the money. I have the Madds 170,180 and im A midwest rider. I just love the Madds on ice soft pack it just likes to be ridden hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted December 26, 2006 Report Share Posted December 26, 2006 I owned a Madd 170 last winter. Didn't really care for it and sold it off rather quickly. I far preferred my Volkl RT 168 for carving tight turns. To each his own which is why I suggest trying before buying if at all possible. The word on the F2s are that they are stiff boards and you need to be in the upper range of the recommended weight to get them to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 27, 2006 Report Share Posted December 27, 2006 Anybody have A Coiler for sale $350 with any life left? I must say I never have ridden The Coiler it could be worth the money. I have the Madds 170,180 and im A midwest rider. I just love the Madds on ice soft pack it just likes to be ridden hard. I've got one with five days on it, it will go for 4 solid RC 180 with a round tail on it, no superboard or WCC because I wanted it to be more lively without those two options it makes a coiler feel more like a donek or a prior it actually feels allot like a tighter turning, stiffened WCR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veector Posted January 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Any feedback on Prior boards? Specifically the prior race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 prior metal is where it's at! WCRs are good boards, I prefer coilers but there is nothing wrong with priors in any way really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Any feedback on Prior boards? Specifically the prior race. I demoed a 175 Prior WCR last season and they had to pry that one away from me. Great all around carver with excellent sidecut/flex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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