Guest knuckle dragger Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 I'm looking for some tech on which board may suit my riding style. I'm a freecarver that enjoys tight deep turns, which I can achieve on my outdated Ride 159 Kildy. This year I've purchased and tried a 167 prime and an F2 183 speedster. Both feel like I'm trying to turn a tank. Is the sidecut something I should focus on ? I'm 6ft 1" 230lbs. I want a bit longer board that rides like my Kildy is that possible ? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaida Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 The Factory Prime 167 has a sidecut radius of ~12.3 meters, the Speedster 183 has a sidecut radius probably closer to 15-16 meters. I don't know the specs on the Kildy, but I assume based on its length, that it has a tighter sidecut radius being a slalom board. You should look into boards with a smaller sidecut if you want tighter turns. They are available in longer lengths. For example, the Donek Freecarve 167 has a radius of 10.6 meters. However, at 230 pounds, you should have the power to easily decamber a longer board (thus tightening up the sidecut) with a more aggressive style. Of course, it depends on where you ride, how fast you're comfortable going, etc. There have been a few threads lately talking about being dynamic in your form and not just riding the sidecut. I too have an FP167 as well as a FCII 167, and I'm 160 pounds. The boards certainly ride differently, and the two GS boards, particularly the F2, you have right now are more aimed for wide sweeping turns and need more speed before they want to behave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knuckle dragger Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Thanks , appreciate that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 GS board would never be an SL board or tight freecarver, simple as that. Grab one of the modern SL in longer lenght or a freecarver. Look for below 11m scr. Some ideas: Donek FC Mad Prior WCR, shorter sizes Coiler FC Or, if you're ok wider boards, various AMs are nothing but bigger mellower SL boards... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Bruce, drop me a line next time you're heading out to Nakiska. I'll let you try my Axxess Olympic, 167 with a 9 something sidecut, you can see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Madd 170. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 x2 on the Donek FC. Good board, readily available and relatively inexpensive. I was able to drive my 179cm FC 1 to ridiculously small turns and the board was still poppy enough to get my 210lb a$$ airborne between turns if I loaded the tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knuckle dragger Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 That's great ! appreciate all the help. I frickin' love this site. I just accidentally bought a WCR 175 on e bay, so I'll give that a try. Allee that would be really cool, and I'll definitely be in touch. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knuckle dragger Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 will do , thanks for the help ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtanner Posted January 16, 2008 Report Share Posted January 16, 2008 Hey knuckle dragger, I'm going to be at Sunshine and Louise this weekend if you're interested in meeting up for some pointers/turns. PM and we can exchange contact info. -Gord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knuckle dragger Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Thats a great offer Gord , I can't get away this weekend. Are you coming south before the end of the season again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtanner Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Probably sometime again in March, I'll post in the Ride-board....kind of a long drive ya know? But I'd hook up with the folks running gates at COP if you get the chance. -Gord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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