terekhov Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 yesterday friend of mine broke his almost new donek fc2 179 in almost mellow carve. inside view for those who interested (text - in russian, posting here just for photos) http://www.mustag.ru/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=15150 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Bummer. No problem believing that it *happened* during a mellow carve, but I don't think that anyone will believe it was *caused* by a mellow carve. It seems that there must have been something else in that board's past. It looks like a traumatic break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nils Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 usually happens even in mellow carves when you bury the nose and press all your flesh on it : it just snaps... happens with lots of boards/brands/manufacturer.. boards have a limit strengh, and once u flirt with it, its eager to break.. N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terekhov Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Bummer. No problem believing that it *happened* during a mellow carve, but I don't think that anyone will believe it was *caused* by a mellow carve. It seems that there must have been something else in that board's past. It looks like a traumatic break. that's board bought new near two weeks ago. yes, owner think he overpress the nose in the carve, but this is no reason for ANY board to break like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nils Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 yes, owner think he overpress the nose in the carve yes you just named it its called OVER pressure: materials are made with a resistance limit: when u over rule that limit, it results in breakage... Many people think snowboards should whistand any forces applied on them: its not possible, and boards would be stiff as steel if we had to make them able to resist to anything ( and weight 10 kilos). Same goes with cars: they turn well until you take them above the limits they can grip... then they slip and its the accident: is is the car that is to blame or the driver? N. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 dunno about you guys but I wouldnt be smiling: :) talk to sean...he might help out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Dunno about you, but he might be smiling for the same reason I was smiling. He gets to walk away and drive himself home, rather than take a ride to the ER in an ambulance (at least that's what it looks like). So, that makes 4 broken boards this weekend: Volkl rentiger, Coiler, Donek FC, and a Prior 4wd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skwalann Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 So, that makes 4 broken boards this weekend: Volkl rentiger, Coiler, Donek FC, and a Prior 4wd good thing I stayed home this weekend... my recent record of doing bad things has had me thinking about breaking gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 If it were an Olympic core construction, would have Sean assked for the pictures to be removed? He says he does not build Olympic with clear topsheet to keep the inside top secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackDan Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 Well maybe it was where he was trying to carve? Lots of sticks in the way!!! http://www.mustag.ru/gall/details.php?image_id=3579 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJ-PS Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 Agreed Nils, When you put the kind of force that we do with hardshell snowboard boots onto an object of finite flexibility it reaches a point where it can no longer flex, but the energy has to go somewhere. Sean makes great boards as does Bruce, and just for the record I'm not selling Doneks or Coilers presently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terekhov Posted March 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 If it were an Olympic core construction, would have Sean assked for the pictures to be removed? He says he does not build Olympic with clear topsheet to keep the inside top secret. yes, it's REAL pity that this donek was not olympic version ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nils Posted March 7, 2007 Report Share Posted March 7, 2007 good one ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terekhov Posted March 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 cat: Yuri, is that broken board mean that you don't leave me for the mountains every other day? Yuri: no, dear, that means that you gonn't any meal further until I bought new board VOTE FOR WARRANTY CASE FOR YURI AND SAVE HIS CAT! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Yuri Have you talked to Sean directly about your board? Posting here is great entertainment, but it's not going to help you get a new ride, as a matter of fact it might hurt your case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrobb Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 That's gotta be the next Photo contest picture! "After Whiskers' dental inspection it's conclusive...there is a small blemish in the core that needs some attention." J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Time to give the board a cat scan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Time to give the board a cat scan... Photo contest closed. We already have a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trikerdad Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 Kimo, speaking of broken things, how"s the "stupid fibula" doing. My "stupid femur" feels fine but, probably wouldn't take much to pop the pieces loose again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimo Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Thanks for asking. The stupid fibula is getting better. I'm walking around with no crutches and very little limp, but not ready to ride just yet. I just have to avoid being a stupid Kimo and going back to the hill before it's too early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 You guy's are trippin. That "cat" is none other than Bill Bowers, head of quality control at Donek, inc! sheesh. (cat scan, lab test...Im on to you pebu;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I find this incredibly rude to Sean. Your first course of action should be to contact the manufacturer, rather than blindsiding him by publicly airing his dirty laundry. I've seen broken boards from many manufacturers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I find this incredibly rude to Sean. Your first course of action should be to contact the manufacturer, rather than blindsiding him by publicly airing his dirty laundry.I've seen broken boards from many manufacturers. Dont worry Jack, everyone that knows Donek knows that the boards arent cheap crap. Nobody makes an invincible board, and Doneks are probably among the closest there are. I bet if we made a poll: + doneks are awesome + doneks suck itd be the first poll with a 100% to 0% outcome (unless there was already a poll with this outcome that I am unaware of), or at least the closest one to that outcome due to the unpredictable troll, uber rebel (I'll go agaisnt the grain, no matter how riddiculous!), or crazy drunken fool. as for the "cause" of the break... maybe too much stance setback? with a big long nose, It becomes more difficult to evenly pressure the top half of the board. Just a theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 lighten up, jack! I don't see any mention or even inference that there is any sort of negative reflection on Donek. The pic of the "victim" holding his board smiling tells me he isnt exactly upset about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 I'm with Jack. This is not appropriate for a public forum where newer riders could get the wrong idea. It will hurt Sean's business UNLESS he posted - "Hey Sean gave me warranty after I did this" which he did not. Nobody enjoys seeing this happen, I'm sure it will steer many potentials away from Donek. Just my opinion of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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