Vandalrob08 Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Hey Does Anybody Have some more photos of the New F2 Lineup? How About there copy of the Heignl Plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinchillaman Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 This is the picture of the SFLEX I was talking about. It is the only one I have seen so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinchillaman Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Heres the link to a pic of the boards. The WC editions have the metal insignia in the upper left. http://red.ap.teacup.com/spielen/img/1172229312.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 I like the color/ graphics. Not to mention the killer display set up. Very high end and stylish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 I must confess they look pretty cool. I've been riding with Jerry Niedermaier (headshaper at F2) and Christian Veit (one of the sflex developers) two times up on the lift in Ischgl last week and talked with him a bit about the boards. Unluckily their test guy dropped out so they only had a few boards for testing but because of other boards I wanted to test before I didn't even get to test them. Watch out for the new Sigi Grabner Snowboards - they've got graphics that are falling out like no other snowboard at the present time (some looking like those good old times). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pow Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 The F2s always looked a little too much like racing skiis (topsheet-wise) for my taste until now... those boards are dead sexy! and they seem to match the new Deeluxe boots pretty well too... coincidence maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 So it's looks like it's black or silver for next year...I guess subtle is the new extreme... at least Sigi's got something Lime green to lust after... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 or the only thing metal is the logo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandalrob08 Posted April 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Yes Sir F2 is defifitely going metal. The World Cup Models have a small metal insignia on the top left of the board(Farthest 2 boards in the pic above). The New World Cup F2 will incorporate Titanal mainly near the center of the board under the Binding inserts. My buddy talked with a Canadian Pro rider (Former Team F2) now riding Kessler. This guy said that Next years World Cup Speedster is made to incorporate the "Silent Flex" System. Riding with that system he also said the dampness and Overall Ride is 100% comparible to his Kessler set-up (Along with the Hengl Plate)!!! I think I know what I am getting next season. F2 F2 F2! The new models will also go up in price (Around $900) and the Silent flex will be around ($400). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 ughh 400 for the sflex I'm sure it will be a hot seller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 The graphics may be nice, but the (absence of) color is rather boring. I prefer Donek's new colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleb Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 hell ya! the surf black is the topsheet design contest winner from last summer. I'm holding off buying any new boards for a long while. Maybe if something in the classifieds catches my eye. I wanna hear some reviews of all their boards when the time comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordy Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 The New World Cup F2 will incorporate Titanal mainly near the center of the board under the Binding inserts. My buddy talked with a Canadian Pro rider (Former Team F2) now riding Kessler. This guy said that Next years World Cup Speedster is made to incorporate the "Silent Flex" System. Riding with that system he also said the dampness and Overall Ride is 100% comparible to his Kessler set-up (Along with the Hengl Plate)!!! Yes Metal.... There was titnal in this years F2 line also, but not the amount there will be in the WC editions and no The PGS sticks are not comparable to Kessler not even 50%, Although I think the WC line up and Plate will be a force, The shape and build of the Kessler Product is so much different then that of any thing else. The camber, shape, taper and side cut are all PGS and the construction involes channels that no one is duplicating. I will be riding the Shizzle out of the F2 line and plate next year because it so freeride friendly, But if I was to Compete in PGS at the world level I would be on top of a Kessler. But I think the WC line would give any USASA rider a great ride at a great price. The F2 PSL boards are good enough to ride at the world level right out of the box however, and I am excited to see if F2 can keep riders on Podiums In SL, I think you'll see Kessler dominate PGS again however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncermak Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I will be riding the Shizzle out of the F2 line and plate next year because it so freeride friendly, But if I was to Compete in PGS at the world level I would be on top of a Kessler. But I think the WC line would give any USASA rider a great ride at a great price. The F2 PSL boards are good enough to ride at the world level right out of the box however, and I am excited to see if F2 can keep riders on Podiums In SL, I think you'll see Kessler dominate PGS again however... so wait a second Billy...this doesn't mean you are retiring from the competition circuit does it???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil sunday Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 i agree w/ boardy.. it will be a lonely year on the world cup if your not on a kessler for PGS AND PSL.... It's just a matter of time before bozzetto realizes he could win again if he switched to kessler.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Don't forget about SG next season. Many Kessler riders (mainly europecup) I spoke to at the SG Invitational were stunned about the performance of the 07/08 boards with the new flex choices and are thinking about a switch over both on SL and GS. Oh and as Sigi seems to build now junior raceboards (I've seen some protos as small as 140cm but maybe missed some even shorter ones) kids will be given for the first time real raceboards too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinchillaman Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 My buddy says the F2 SL has an almosty identical flex to the Kessler SL. The "Silent Flex" isn't built in to the board, however, they are plates like the hangle plate, just smaller and less bulky. Im sure that Kessler's Gs boards can't be compared withe F2's Gs boards though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordy Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 My buddy says the F2 SL has an almosty identical flex to the Kessler SL. The "Silent Flex" isn't built in to the board, however, they are plates like the hangle plate, just smaller and less bulky. Im sure that Kessler's Gs boards can't be compared withe F2's Gs boards though. Most Kesslers are built custom, It is moot to compare a Kessler flex. The top three SL boards are Kessler SG F2 the specs of next years F2 WC SL prodect is the best I have seen from them in years. Bummer is SL Boards get used by racers and with a production SL board a company like F2 can make a small run of SL stick that are truley race ready , However the GS shape is still very free ride frendly so they can make money selling them to everyone. The prodect is great and we will be carrying the WC and s-flex next year but mostly so the average joe can ride them. I haven't flexed, felt, seen the new O8 SG shapes but enjoyed the ride of the 07 GS shape it was how ever no Kessler. No board is and unless you have ridden a "race" stock Kessler you have no Idea how good a snowboard can be. The metal Priors are probably the best free ride metal board out there, You'll see me on one with what ever plate i am digging at the time.. MMMMM metal. But i'll also make it happen on metal anyu thing, I think I have ridden the metal product from every one. I have a good point of referance, I think currently the Prior is the most fun for recrational riding, Kessler for PGS at the higher levels, And I was loving one of Bozzetos F2 Sl boards for the past few years but also like the stock F2s, Noah, I have decide to pursue a kiting career, I may show up at a few races but I am really digging the Kite currently, I will however still beat down my fair share of alpine gear and boards deciding what boards are leading the charge. Its not always windy but the lifts almost always run. Its not that i am walking away from Alpine riding I will still be on the hill but i have enough backing to travel and film with kiting. While it cost money out of my own pocket to Race alpine. Its really a financial move. If I could get the same support in Alpine I would be on the road racing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Bola, could you get me either plate? if so, prices? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinchillaman Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I heard that Kessler is actually making a plate as well. Supposedly, not sure if it is true or not, but Kesslers plate is to be half the weight of the Hangl plate. Is this a true statement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Stevens Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 I lifted a Kessler with Hangl plate and billet binders a month or so back and it felt like it weighed as much as my DH bike. Almost high 30's? Can that be right? It must hold a line, but it would rip you in half at the waist if you fcuked up. I guess it's like the bike... It weighs alot less when you're pinned WFO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted April 25, 2007 Report Share Posted April 25, 2007 It must hold a line, but it would rip you in half at the waist if you fcuked up. yeah, pretty much how it rode for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtrappy Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Bomber is not going to carry the S-flex. I still would rather to hangle. It is alo about 150 buck cheaper. I would only recommend the S-Flex for Boardercross rider really because it is a step up from the Plamler plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil sunday Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 a new generation kessler with the KNT technology and hangl plate weighs in at 20.5 pounds. it's like driving a cadillac through a racecourse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtrappy Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Which is good because you go through ruts not over them. The weight makes the board track better. The heavier the board the better it tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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