SEJ Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 I just told Thor I'd take his burner, and I don't know anything about them! Any input would be appreciated. I currently ride a Nidecker 177 and a 184 Prior with a custom shape. (18.4 waist, 15.4 sidecut) I am at the edge of my ability with the Prior, but liking it more every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted September 2, 2007 Report Share Posted September 2, 2007 you step up to metal the biggest tip on burners I can give you is ride them up front, work that nose like a springboard and mount the bindings up front, this is what worked for me and what seems to work for other riders that put in allot of time on the burners. be careful if you get air, don't lean back if you're coming into a flat landing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 What he said - stay forward and don't ride the tail to finish the carve, or you may find it tightens up in a surprising manner........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEJ Posted September 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Thank's for the input. How far forward from the "Index position" or the center of the binding inserts would you mount the bindings? Is the reason for the split tail to make it finish fast if you need it? I've heard that the tail is fragile. It just seems so cool, even if I don't ride it much I thought I'd pick it up. Actually I'm trying to not buy any more boards till the whole metal thing calms down and they get the technology down on them. I think that metal will be the way to go, and make everything else old school, but I think they still have a little work to do to make them durable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Thank's for the input. How far forward from the "Index position" or the center of the binding inserts would you mount the bindings? Is the reason for the split tail to make it finish fast if you need it? I've heard that the tail is fragile. It just seems so cool, even if I don't ride it much I thought I'd pick it up. Actually I'm trying to not buy any more boards till the whole metal thing calms down and they get the technology down on them. I think that metal will be the way to go, and make everything else old school, but I think they still have a little work to do to make them durable. http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=2020&highlight=sims+burner+split+tail Scroll down to Bordy's post - I think he articulated this topic quite well. They are a unique ride and a TON of fun! Wasn't that 188 originally Jason's (Mellow Yellow - AKA: "dancing poop")? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 yeah, I'm guessing that if you tend to ride the nose you'll probably like that board allot. I liked them every bit as much as any non-metal prior I've been on those 188s can be cranked into a tiny turn for a board that big with such a big SCR I broke a couple, one I tore out the inserts, at the time Sims told me to cut the **** and stop riding trench diggers but still gave a a replacement after a bunch of crap and I broke a tail in a crash on a different one. overall though they are alright as far as durability goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 I have had some of my best days on my 88. I'm a average rider but it is a hooot to ride. I'm still figuring out the 97. (had good days and bad on that one) No question there is better technology out there today but I still think Burners are some of the coolest boards ever made. Got my first borad in 83 (Slicker baby!) so i've seen quite a few. Even if you never ride it I still think it's a great board to have in a collection. Take it for what it's worth. my $0.02. k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 197cm being put through it's paces. They are just a nice long , narrow, long radius board that allows a much tighter radius if you use the tail correctly. So, goes fast if you like, cranks hard if you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 I Got my first borad in 83 (Slicker baby!) k How did you end up with a Slicker? Did you buy it directly from Steve? Were you in California at the time? PS, Only 300 ever made. 100 of each size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Got it new from Chuck at Freewheelin skateboards in Calgary. Pretty sure I got the 140 cm and my bud got the 150 cm. Big old blue surf leash, wood base, steel "rails". I could turn it not to bad at all. Only 300 made? Doh!!! I had one just like the one on the thread. Thanks for the trip down memory lane B. k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted September 3, 2007 Report Share Posted September 3, 2007 Yep, Steve Cathey, legendary flat land trick skateboarder from the 70s built them. Connected with a local skateboard factory to manufacture them. Tahoe area rider. Very cool rubber on the bindings and the leash, sort of like "Gummy Bears" very high quality board. He also was the inovator of "Lift Skis" , spawned from a period of time when Tahoe ski areas would not let you on the lift with a snowboard on. The skis allowed you to get on and off the lift , then snowboard down! Photos in the link above or here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Stevens Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 Nice Noboard Kurt... Good to see you at the Santa Cruz demo. OSB... You always provide the best flashback fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 OSB... You always provide the best flashback fuel. Always a pleasure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big canuck Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 hookin up this winter for sure with Chad and Bottmeister!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I just told Thor I'd take his burner, and I don't know anything about them! Any input would be appreciated. I currently ride a Nidecker 177 and a 184 Prior with a custom shape. (18.4 waist, 15.4 sidecut) I am at the edge of my ability with the Prior, but liking it more every day. Have three split tails and for my style ( or lack of) they are awesome. I ride very forward and weigh aheehhhmmm 245 plus. I have one of the 188s and two 197s. One of my clients after going out carving with me gave me his 188 to ride for the rest of the year and it's kind of hard to go back after that. I ride the 188 on "crowded" days and they sure are fun. I also ride pow and bumps occasionally on the splits. (Don't try this at home kids). Off piste is a great tune up for carving and racing and I never felt like I came close to damaging the tail. And when I screw up I can usually hear it in the board - like that demo Oxygen I put away and when I break the occasional bail. Definitely not reccommended though since they quite making these. I my Burners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=2020&highlight=sims+burner+split+tailScroll down to Bordy's post - I think he articulated this topic quite well. They are a unique ride and a TON of fun! Wasn't that 188 originally Jason's (Mellow Yellow - AKA: "dancing poop")? Yes, it was my board originally - sold it to make room for a few more boards. Fun board to ride, just did not ride it as often as I would have liked to (I live in NC now)...... not sure how much Thor rode it, board was in overall good condition aside from some cosmetic damage on the top sheet - my guess is thor took good care of it - go for it! Plus she's fairly rare..... at least in the states... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I rode it twice before the dreaded Virus fully took over. It has a kickass 3/1 tune and is ready to rip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEJ Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Anybody know what the actual spec.s are on the burner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 For the 188: Waist - 18.2 cm Sidecut - 16.7 m Effective Edge - 170 cm I'm assuming the Hasco Burners were built to the same specs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEJ Posted September 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Thank's Kurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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