Jon Dahl Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Anyone know what year this one is? And/or have any info about it.I'm meeting with the seller today and am thinking about picking it up to try out. He said it's about 5 years old. You need to talk to svr about that one. Probably heavier that a newer one(like my 02/03). I t may be more than 5 years old. Looks nice from the little photo, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 My 182 should be on the way.I have another question (I know, they never end). How's the tune on these boards from the factory? Do I need to bevel and tune my edges before the first ride out? I thought I remember someone complaining about the factory tune (or lack of), but I'm not sure. For me, it doesn't matter who the company is, I will do the edges to my specs and wax for the conditions of my hills. I never trust the tune of the manufacturer as I can do a better job by hand than they do with their machines. Also manufacturers don't know what I like my bevels to be set at. Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Roy has got one of these and I've got the 05, black version. Weight is a lot more on the green one. More then 5 years old. Hopefully RJ, SVR or Bryan will chime in for precise age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Anyone know what year this one is? And/or have any info about it.I'm meeting with the seller today and am thinking about picking it up to try out. He said it's about 5 years old. I believe that is the vintage that Jim Callen had briefly (until he broke it). You might ping him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svr Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Anyone know what year this one is? And/or have any info about it.I'm meeting with the seller today and am thinking about picking it up to try out. He said it's about 5 years old. Randy, that one is a 99-00 model. pretty good board, but I would not pay more than 300 for it. it had a kevlar honeycomb strip in the core to help make it lighter...that years model is a bit heavier than most of the newer ones, hope that helps. cheers, sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Thanks a bunch for the info Sandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullwings Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Well, my 07/08 Tanker 182 came in and I took it for a ride on some softies. Awesomeness :1luvu: I love this board. I had so much fun that I didn't even bother taking the time to dial in my bindings (stupid decision, but they're going to be upgraded soon). This board really rails. It's super light weight, which I wasn't expecting from a board that length. I think my Donek FCI 171 is heavier. The board is really damp too, which was really nice for my leg. My Catek FR2s should be in this week, I can only imagine things will get better. I'll put the time into dialing everything in too. I can't wait to try this thing out in some powder and to give it a spin with my TD2s (next season for that one). The only slight complaint that I have is that it is a bit slower changing from edge to edge, but that's to be expected with the wider waist width (25.5 cm). I could say more, but there's no need to since everyone that's ridden or owns one has said it already. It won't disappoint. I just have to test it out on plates, and later on, some powder - I have some pretty high expectations now, and I don't think i'll be let down. Shred, have you tested yours out yet?? And one last thing - RJ at exoticboards was really cool to deal with. Excellent customer service. :biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Dang.. the glass on this is so nice I don't even want to mount the bindings to it..!! Im going to try it ride it this Saturday..but the conditions will be far from optimal.. more Metal conditions.. it will be boiler plate..but Im still going to see what type of edge hold I get since it will have plates on it...!! I'll let ya now.. but my initial reaction was,,, its stiffer than I thought it would be. So will see.. its a sweet lookin thought and the cloth fabric under the glass is cool !! Shred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Mein Tanker 192 mit hardbooten carven like panzer thru Poland! No noodle in der strudel or flappen of der nosen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I´ve heard rumours about a hardboot specific freerider called the SuperSwede with thin waist and a lot of lenght. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I´ve heard rumours about a hardboot specific freerider called the SuperSwede with thin waist and a lot of lenght. Is it her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mats Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 So you been to the A-punk-hq with your camera! I will fight this in court! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Dahl Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Dang.. the glass on this is so nice I don't even want to mount the bindings to it..!!Shred The most pissed in a lift line ever for me was this season when a skier put his ski pole tip onto the topsheet of my 192 Tanker and pushed off. I almost went postal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Last year at WES, my 192 only had 2 of 1/2 days on snow. A skier actualy rode over the front part of the board, in the lift line :( :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I know it's not a Tanker, but this is my run over story. My brand new Burton Canyon, on it's inaugural day. Took the three lifts to the top of the bowls, clip in and start down the cat track. Some ski team kid laying back on his tails runs right over the nose of my board. Despite the three lifts I hadn't even actually made a turn yet and I have a big gouge out of the top sheet. If I hadn't been with a client I would have tracked the little ****er down and kicked his butt. So unnecessary. He didn't even stop and say sorry. Just took off. :angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire If they do it to me new Tanker, I will have to burn the ski team building to the ground. That'll learn 'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 And one last thing - RJ at exoticboards was really cool to deal with. Excellent customer service. :biggthumpSame experience here. RJ is da man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furi Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Same experience here. RJ is da man! RJ rocks, plain and simple! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furi Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I know it's not a Tanker, but this is my run over story. My brand new Burton Canyon, on it's inaugural day. Took the three lifts to the top of the bowls, clip in and start down the cat track. Some ski team kid laying back on his tails runs right over the nose of my board.Despite the three lifts I hadn't even actually made a turn yet and I have a big gouge out of the top sheet. If I hadn't been with a client I would have tracked the little ****er down and kicked his butt. So unnecessary. He didn't even stop and say sorry. Just took off. :angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire:angryfire If they do it to me new Tanker, I will have to burn the ski team building to the ground. That'll learn 'em. ouch.....man that sucks :( hope its just cosmetic and won't affect the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twelsch42 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Thanks to T.V.R. I'll be picking up a 192 Tanker tomorrow. Monday I should get my first ride if everything goes right. I can't wait to see how my FR2's ride on something this big ... super excited. Expect a detailed report next week. twelsch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 The Tanker 192 rides very small, it really suprised me...feels like a normal size board, but with crazy edge hold ( with snow) and large sweet spot. I took it out in the trees and it's fine, easy to jump turn, super light.You forget how big it is until you leave it on a rack with the other boards... "Look! it's Shaq's snowboard!" I heard some jibsters say. Btw I rode my tiny F2 Respect 176 ( former pow/freeride board) for a few runs and it's a total POS compared to the Tanker in every aspect. A rock board is born. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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