cafercr35 Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 I have been carving for 10 years now. My quiver includes Oxygen 157 Prime 160 Alp 163 - favorite POW F2 Silberpfeil 168 - favorite all mountain(bumps & trees) F2 Speedster RS 173 - favorite go fast volant GS173 - metal top sheet - favorite overall ripper Donek 185 FC - favorite big mountain I am looking for a board that will turn as tight as, and hook up as well as the volant. AND NOT AS HEAVY!!!! This is my second season on this particular volant....the first one I owned split on the 3rd season. Can any one give any suggestions. Especially if you have ridden the volant. Thanks Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Prior WCR metal, light and damp if you got one in a smaller size just make sure you check with Dean @ prior if the particular model can handle your weight, if not they can add some stiffness if you order one. Might want to look at the kesslers too...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 How much do you weight and how big are your feet? Get a Madd 170 if you're less than 190lbs. and have feet smaller than 28.5. Or actually, they make a 21cm wide version now, so foot size shouldn't be a big issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 BTW, the steel Aggressions blew up real easily, I could not keep one under me for more than a few days. Luckily they were demos from the shop I worked at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted December 23, 2007 Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 How much do you weight and how big are your feet? Get a Madd 170 if you're less than 190lbs. and have feet smaller than 28.5. Or actually, they make a 21cm wide version now, so foot size shouldn't be a big issue. the Madd 170 is a incredible board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafercr35 Posted December 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2007 Funny the madd170 was what had come to mind after reading through alot of threads. I weigh 180 and foot size is 27.5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekdut Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 Perfect. Same here weight/foot-wize and the board rides incredibly for me. Seek one out. They're worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafercr35 Posted December 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 Perfect. Same here weight/foot-wize and the board rides incredibly for me. Seek one out. They're worth it! I am on the look out...Thanks!!!! If you see anything give me a shout. Happy Holiday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik J Posted December 24, 2007 Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 What's up cafe? I have 2 Madd 170's. I'll be selling one some time in the future but not just yet. If you'd like to take one for a spin I'd be happy to bring it by the Creek one day. I've owned and destroyed the metal 173 Aggression (same as Volant) and while I loved the ride of the Aggression, the Madd 170 and 158 deliver more fun to me than any other board I've ridden so far. I demoed a Prior titanal and while I definitely can see what all of the fuss is about over metal boards - the Madds were still more fun for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafercr35 Posted December 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2007 What's up cafe?I have 2 Madd 170's. I'll be selling one some time in the future but not just yet. If you'd like to take one for a spin I'd be happy to bring it by the Creek one day. I've owned and destroyed the metal 173 Aggression (same as Volant) and while I loved the ride of the Aggression, the Madd 170 and 158 deliver more fun to me than any other board I've ridden so far. I demoed a Prior titanal and while I definitely can see what all of the fuss is about over metal boards - the Madds were still more fun for me. Erik - You are the man. I would like to give one a test ride. I am off all week. Been meaning to ride over at South. Give me a day and I'll be there. I actually have my eye on the pogo...rode one last year....thinkin maybe sell a couple boards and I can justify 1200 to the wife. If that 170 works out, well I'll be calling Madd Mike. Thanks for the offer. Talk soon. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trikerdad Posted December 25, 2007 Report Share Posted December 25, 2007 I rode a Volant 173 for about 5 seasons with no issues. It was still in good condition when I sold it. I have not, as yet, found a board that is as torsionally stiff as the Volant. I believe that is why it was so good in bad conditions. I've had (and have) boards that are more fun in good conditions but, none that work as well when the conditions get ugly. That being said, I've owned a couple of Madds and don't think you would go wrong with a 170 matched to your weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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