SnowSpeedster 13 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Can anyone tell me anything about this board? Year made? Intended use? (Recreational railing vs GS, etc.) I bought it from a skier/bartender friend at Loveland about 4-5 years ago and it has become my favorite board although it IS getting a bit noodley now. I don't have a pic of the board, as I repainted it a very obnoxious neon yellow. (Stupid trick, I know...) It has (had) a graphic of a snarling Doberman with the word "Dangerous" across it. Thanks, Charles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexeyga 11 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 I got KR72 a while back and I was wondering the same thing... board seems really soft for the length and SCR, feels really weired when riding... Really lacking some pop and feedback... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derf 12 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 The Oxygen KR series is the predecessor to the Proton. I don't have enough info about them though, I just have an old Oxygen catalog with a KR in it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexeyga 11 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 The Oxygen KR series is the predecessor to the Proton. I don't have enough info about them though, I just have an old Oxygen catalog with a KR in it. Nice set of catalogs you've got there b.t.w.... I've got it as a rock-board anyways, turns tight enough for St-Sauveur main resort... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SnowSpeedster 13 Posted December 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 I still have the board, but since a heart attack that sent me to the very peaceful dark side in 2012 (they brought me back) I haven't ridden at all. That fire is just no longer there. ☹ If anyone wants her, I would be willing to part with her for free. Local Denver pickup only. 173 cm. Charlesindenver@gmail.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Brammer aka PSR 315 Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) Definitely a 'recreational cruiser', and better for lighter riders, usually. Over-cambered, but had good edge-hold, so GS-style 'porpoise' turns were a benny. I'd put the weight limit at around 170 lbs., max, ideal weight at 145-155 lbs, but, not for racing. BTW, build quality was pretty good, so they did last with due care. Edited December 22, 2016 by Eric Brammer aka PSR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
b0ardski 462 Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 3 hours ago, SnowSpeedster said: I still have the board, but since a heart attack that sent me to the very peaceful dark side in 2012 (they brought me back) I haven't ridden at all. That fire is just no longer there. ☹ If anyone wants her, I would be willing to part with her for free. Local Denver pickup only. 173 cm. Charlesindenver@gmail.com I find that same peace in every sun sparkled turn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
queequeg 221 Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 Am I correct in recalling this board has the unusual feature of: reverse taper? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueB 554 Posted December 9, 2016 Report Share Posted December 9, 2016 It might be... long time since i had one in my hands... Anyhow, KR and Dangerous are not the same. KR is almost identical as later protons, maybe softer. Dangerous is narrower and has tighter SCR. It's kinda like Oxygen's Silberpheil... Our local buddy George has one with titanal topsheet - very limited run. that thing looks and rides smoooooth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crucible 18 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 PSR nailed the characteristics of this board on the head- it is best suited for lighter riders, I'm at its target weight of 140lbs. The titanal topsheet on mine helps a lot with its edge hold in icy conditions, provided that your technique is solid. I got mine from a snowboarding buddy who bought it off of the local Atomic rep in the 90's. It was my first skinny board and got me started in snowboard racing. I now have 2 Coiler world cup racers along with this Oxygen Dangerous. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hotracer 11 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 A legendary board, I had one back in the 90's. You should wall mount it just for the doberman, I also havea Oxygen that was silver very light weight but lost all camber very quick, does anybody know what model the silver one was Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Brammer aka PSR 315 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 On 12/21/2016 at 0:39 AM, hotracer said: I also have an Oxygen that was silver very light weight but lost all camber very quick, does anybody know what model the silver one was? The Apex. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueB 554 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Wasn't the Apex one with 3d top, like lobes running from bindings to tip and tail? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eric Brammer aka PSR 315 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 3 hours ago, BlueB said: Wasn't the Apex one with 3d top, like lobes running from bindings to tip and tail? Yup, for awhile there, anyhow. Funkiest Cap construction ever, imho. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hotracer 11 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 The one I had which was flat on top, 170 approx long, very thin and light, I still have it but overseas in storage, is it also called the apex? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueB 554 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 No that's a rare metal top Dangerous, see few posts above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SnowSpeedster 13 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I originally listed her as a KR70 and was in error. Here's my latest posting: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geof Harries 1 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 I owned the Oxygen Dangerous. For its length, the board had a very soft flex and I was constantly folding the nose in turns. The doberman graphic was awesome, but I really didn't enjoy the ride. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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