willywhit Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I rode with noah yesterday and he raves about his Tornado 173. Evidently, Nidecker makes some serious alpine boards but has no US distributorship. Anybody ride this board ? He was killing it on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I have a Nidecker Tornado GS 163 (I think). I'm not that good with it but I can't blame the board. I got it at All Board Sports in Boulder, Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted April 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I have a Nidecker Tornado GS 163 (I think). I'm not that good with it but I can't blame the board. I got it at All Board Sports in Boulder, Colorado. wanna sell it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Fource Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Hi this is Ryan w/ Berg's Ski and Snowboard Shop in Eugene OR. We are a Nideker Deeler . I don't currently Stock their line of carving/Race boards but I do have access to them if someone wants to special order something. Let me know :D Contact info below. bergsskishop.com ryan@bergssnowboardshop.com #1-800-800-1953 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 Bomber sells Nideckers but only the GS boards. Maybe Michelle can order you a Tornado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 2, 2007 Report Share Posted April 2, 2007 I rode with noah yesterday and he raves about his Tornado 173. Evidently, Nidecker makes some serious alpine boards but has no US distributorship. Anybody ride this board ? He was killing it on it. I have the 183 of that board. It's a real handful at my weight/skill level, but late in the season when I have my $hit together, I like to take it up. The 183 has about a 15 meter scr, so I'm happiest using it on midweek days when the slopes are open. For me, riding at 150 lbs., it's very stiff, snappy and lively, but with great edgehold. When I'm on the top of my game, it elevates my skills well beyond my capabilities on other boards, but it's intolerant of mistakes. In comparison with my Oxy Proton 172, it's much more likely to reach up and smack me on the head when I do something wrong, am not fully-committed, or lose focus. Fun ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I put in a lot of time on that board as well as the 183. The 173 was a little limp for my taste, but a blast to ride. The 183 on the other hand felt solid no matter what I did. I still have a buddy who rides the 173 and he rips on it. He loves that board. Tornado or not, the board that you pictured is the GS board. I think that they just dropped the name, but I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 No more Tornado. That was history a few years back.Its GS or SL now. Yep. Actually "Custom GS" or SL now. US distributor was in Vista, CA. Now they're just up the street from me in Ogden, UT. As was said above, Fin is probably as good a resource as you're gonna get. I have plenty of time on a variety of Customs and Tornados - fun decks! '99/'00 was the last season under the "Tornado" name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 on a new one for you WW email me and I willtry to get the hook up, I know it was doable about a month ago, there is a rep here in town and they want to dump some of these boards at a good price think wholesale price but honestly, you have a coiler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 ahh, that explains why they want to sell them so bad! full on metal like the Priors, Kesslers and coilers or metal like the volkls (as in it's there but does ot do anything) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 ohh yeah, BTW nidecker bindings are one of the most common in this town as well as plenty of their boards as well if I remember correctly they have a office in burlington VT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 FYI, the Starting Gate at Stratton carries Nidecker. They have for quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 was just about to say that steph. also the shop across from Mt. Slow (Alpine Traders?) had some last time I was in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJ Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 I rode that board for several years. It was a fantastic board until I broke it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted April 3, 2007 Report Share Posted April 3, 2007 What board haven't you Broke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Buggs, that list could take a while to formulate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted April 4, 2007 Report Share Posted April 4, 2007 Alex let's hope that wouldn't be the case for your new track carving GSX-R 750 I'll see you at track day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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