BlueB Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 By popular demand, I dag out more 4807s. 178, new graphic (green/silver/black). Sell or trade for cool stuff. Inquiries only by email: boris at netsplash dot ca Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfj04 Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Mail sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 email sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 You have mail....aloha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notquitedeadyet Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 I got one of these from Boris. It showed up still in the wrapper. This has to be the coolest board made for powder. My Nitro pow pow looks primative compared to this. Boris is awesome to work with. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 So they are Dynastar and look like this: Or O-Sin and look like this: Or something else? How much? I broke mine twice (delamed tail, then broke under binding) so I'm a bit reluctant, but I do need a new pow board in case it ever snows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Blue B, you've got mail. aloha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Sinecure, none of these... Way better :D, like one in my quiver pic. It's a Dynastar. Drop me an email and I can send you bigger pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Blue B, you have mail. aloha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-PS Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Done a transaction with Blue B, he's top notch! Also got one of the 4807s, in wrapper, sweet board. Thanks B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Thanks for ref. RJ! Tanker is a blast - some local boardaholics want to vacum it from me, but I'm not letting go :D RJ is pleasure to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 I am sorry, but is that now being used as a "Verb" in regards to acquiring snowboards?? You mean "vacum"? Yap. Gues to whose credit? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Anybody ridden both the 168 and 178? I am also interested in a review of the differences in ride between the OSIN version and the Dynastar version. I absolutely love my OSIN 168 but I wish it was longer so I am getting one of these. Do I need to hang on to the 168 or are the rides similiar enough that I won't miss it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrobb Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Anybody ridden both the 168 and 178? I am also interested in a review of the differences in ride between the OSIN version and the Dynastar version. I absolutely love my OSIN 168 but I wish it was longer so I am getting one of these. Do I need to hang on to the 168 or are the rides similiar enough that I won't miss it? I havent' ridden both, but I have the 168 and can give you my take on it and a minor tweak to make it a tad more lively. I didn't like much the drastic difference in flex from front to back you notice with it in normal configuration...the fish tail is still pretty stiff. The nose is way too soft but again my 200lbs is over the top for the 168 however I made it better suited to me... I extended the cutout in the tail 6" and due to operator error (rode switch into a ditch) extended that to 8". This softened up the rear so the progression of flex feels more natural. Soft still up front, stiff midsection and med. flexing tail. THis also allowed a more centered stance for deep pow due to reduced surface area in the rear. It carves like a dream in softboots (have yet to try the hardboots but may do that this weekend), and is much easier to navigate through trees now...less floping sideways and more surfy turn initiation. Below is a pic of the 6" lengthening along with an adaptiation of my Eldo. Since the extra 2" on top of this picture, I reinforced the notch (apex) with a layer of carbon fiber as a small crack developed after the crash, but it has held up to even an unintentional wheelie on one tail section and high speed...with no failures. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 I laugh manically every time I ride the thing. I found that the center of the sidecut is all the way back so the rest of the inserts are useless but other than that it carves like a dream in softies I don't even notice the soft nose as I am all the way back. when I rode it centered early on it felt as he just described soft in front etc. I moved back on it and wow what a beautiful ride. I ride angles very similiar to his pic. I haven't noticed a need to modify. It really is perfect unless the powder is 4 ft deep then I occasionally submarine it. I am looking at the 178 for this reason. I find it to be a great crud board as the boat nose cuts it well and its so damp that it eats up bumpy choppy snow like crazy. It also is great in the moguls. the boat nose rides up the sides of the moguls rather than cutting in and sort of auto steers the line for you. IT self corrects a lot of mistakes in the moguls. truly a fun board I hope the 178 dynastar version is as much fun. As for the tanker I have a 173 garage that fills that niche quite well. the osin is better in the trees and the tight steeps though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrobb Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 I laugh manically every time I ride the thing. I found that the center of the sidecut is all the way back so the rest of the inserts are useless but other than that it carves like a dream in softies I don't even notice the soft nose as I am all the way back. when I rode it centered early on it felt as he just described soft in front etc. I moved back on it and wow what a beautiful ride. I ride angles very similiar to his pic. I haven't noticed a need to modify. It really is perfect unless the powder is 4 ft deep then I occasionally submarine it. I am looking at the 178 for this reason. I find it to be a great crud board as the boat nose cuts it well and its so damp that it eats up bumpy choppy snow like crazy. It also is great in the moguls. the boat nose rides up the sides of the moguls rather than cutting in and sort of auto steers the line for you. IT self corrects a lot of mistakes in the moguls. truly a fun board I hope the 178 dynastar version is as much fun. As for the tanker I have a 173 garage that fills that niche quite well. the osin is better in the trees and the tight steeps though. You know, I found the same thing. Had to ride all the way back to get the performance I expected what with the nose and all. After the cutjob, I can now ride centered and it carves better for me...actually better and easier than my A-Frame. Float is still like it was with bindings all the way rearward...even through 3+ft...but turn and performance on piste and hardpack is much better now. That pic has bindings mounted to the rear. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Doc, prepare to laugh even more :D 178 is win-win board - longer SCR, more edge, more float and a tad stiffer than 168. Shorty is better only in the trees. But then, 3800 is even better for that, so I eliminated 168 from my quiver options. And while my Tanker 192 is a better carver, I strongly prefer 4807 in real pow. I ride 4807 centered on inserts and it carves like a beast for me, but I'm only 175lb. Boris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrobb Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Anyone else notice the 4807 is longer than posted length? My 168 measures 172. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Yes, most of 178s are 179. Stated lengths are always nominal. My Tanker 192 is actually 188-189. They measure along the curvature of the board, just like Elan does with the skis. My Hooger 168 is 169. I had Alp 169 that was 167.5, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 very nice and definitely as advertised. beautiful job of packaging it as well. thanx its hitting the hill tomorrow. It just won't stop snowing long enough for good groom. :D its really a shame that I will have to ride the pow stick another day:biggthump :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 So how was it, Dr D? Can the smile be whiped of your face at all? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 ITs definitely not as turny and maneuverable in tight spots as the 168. It will however do a full laid out turn and carves even better than the 168. I will keep both since I found it to be unsuited for moguls and chopped up stuff in the trees. the 168 handles those nicely. It was fantastic in the wide open fresh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 ITs definitely not as turny and maneuverable in tight spots as the 168. It will however do a full laid out turn and carves even better than the 168.I will keep both since I found it to be unsuited for moguls and chopped up stuff in the trees. the 168 handles those nicely. It was fantastic in the wide open fresh Interesting - I find the 178 is the shizzle in the trees, chopped up or not! On moguls, however, I'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Waiting for my 4807s to arrive, getting some good snow in NorCal and the board will be the ticket. Ray, Tim, Frank do you have any plans? aloha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 Interesting - I find the 178 is the shizzle in the trees, chopped up or not! On moguls, however, I'll pass. probably the difference is in the rider weight class and my forward angles. I would expect that I will find it more comfortable in the trees as I get on it more. It was 3-4 inches of heavier new snow on top of crusty mogully crud in the trees on saturday. I know the 168 would handle it but I found the 178 to be a little uncertain considering the possibility of impact :D It'll settle in I am sure but it is definitely a different board. longer side cut and stiffer etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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