Diablo Composites on Order

Furi · March 22, 2008

Guys I just got the specs for standard boards from Diablo Composites and figured I would post them up here. Eric and Abel are also doing full custom boards as well.

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NateW · March 22, 2008

It boggles my mind that sub-10-meter radius is considered acceptable for softbooters who ride fast. So it seems to me that boards like that 161 really ought to be common... But how does the average softbooter (ok, better and faster than average) feel about riding a 161 with a 13m sidecut radius? Do they "get it" or does it just confuse them?

A couple/few years ago, Lib had some sort of write-in contest looking for ideas for their new boards, and I told them to put 12-15m sidecuts on freeride boards. They didn't listen, obviously. :) But I really think that one day, the (softboot) world will realize what they've been missing.

bobdea · March 22, 2008

Nate, bigger sidecut on softboot gear is touchy because unlike the average hard booter two softbooters might not tip the board all that high due to a few different things. Ride a tanker 187 in softies and you'll see what I mean.

If I tip the board high I can crank a small turn on it but in softboots unless I have the angles stupid high I boot out so all it realistically does are GS type turns. that is fine but a little unsettling for the average weekend warrior.

lib tech actually is the one company in the mainstream that's even tried to cater to those of us with the big board bug other than rad air which is a MUCH smaller company that actually benefits catering to the niche market.

Lib I have to hand it too in that their boards have gotten much better in the last few years, they have gotten away from some of the things that made them just another company into different and great boards like they were in the beginning.

svr · March 24, 2008

I am curious to hear about the 188 BX and how it compares to a tanker in both performance and weight...and why no taper in the shape? boards look great and it is really cool to see a new board maker on the market.

cheers,

sandy

Diablo Composites · May 2, 2008

Here is Abel laying it out on the 188 BX with softies. A beautiful day at Bachelor

alpinegirl · May 2, 2008

lib-tech (i believe) or perhaps it was capita actually did produce freestyle decks with 10m plus side cut radii a season or two back. the idea was that it was less "hooky" on take offs and landings. i miss winter

tex1230 · May 2, 2008

shane - your email is not on through the forum - send me an email when you get a chance tex1230 at gmail dot com

shane groshong · May 3, 2008

The board is done, however I have not seen it. I told one of my buddies to ride it first because I have been too busy working to ride it. He said it looks great and rode even better. He told me it was going to be just what I wanted. More to come later.

Shane

www.oldsnowboards.com · January 2, 2009

Abel of "Diablo Composites" can be reached through his My Space page or contact me for a phone number for serious inquiries. FYI. PDX/ Vancouver USA locals , A Diablo Composites 188cm BX is on its way North. If you want to give it a demo ride. Contact me for a time and place. (not before I get my turn though :eplus2: )

PS, if anyone from Portland is headed to Bend? Please let me know , I need a "Board Transporter" to bring the Diablo 188cm BX board back. You are welcome to give it a ride!!

Bryan

Kex · January 3, 2009

not to completely change the subject, but while there is talk of lib Tech, I have a question I feel I have to ask, as its been bugging me for some time. I'm guessing some of you have heard of magne-traction. If not, you can go google it. It basically is an edge on the board that is wavy/serrated. Its on some of their boards and though i have never tried it, they claim it adds "more edgehold and control than ever before."

I understand it is so that one can ride a detuned board in the park and still have some control when you arent in the park, but has anyone ever tried carving a board with magne-traction? would it be possible, and maybe actually enhance carving, esp on bad conditions like east coast ice?

Randy T. · January 3, 2009

Do a search for magna traction, it has been discussed here quite a bit in the past.

mr_roboteye · January 3, 2009

I must admit, the 216 race gets me a little hot on the pants.

later,

Dave R.

shane groshong · January 6, 2009

This post has been going for quite some time. I got the board at the end of last season and rode it a little. Now I can honestly say I have rode the board in all conditions. This is the do it all. I will say if I only had the ability to own one board to do everything the 188 BX Diablo Composites would be it.

Since the season started at Bachelor I have ridden the board in powder, groomers, crud, etc. The board has handled it all with greatness. In powder it feels like a 192 tanker with more horsepower. On the groomed it carves like most 180cm race boards, and in the crud in far exceeds what I have ridden to date. It feels stable, and the 14.5 matches so much of what I ride. My board is slightly stiffer than the board demoed at OES, but the specs are the same.

Currently Diablo is building me a 196, 20 waist, and 16.5 sidecut, and a carbon topsheet. I am excited to see what it turns out like. I will post a review of that board when it arrives in a few weeks.

I look forward to hearing reviews of others who have ordered the 188 BX.

ShortcutToMoncton · January 6, 2009

What kinda cost are we talking about here? I've always been interested in getting a Rad Air Tanker some day down the road (almost grabbed Shred's a while ago before common sense and my bank account brought me back to earth, overcoming his persistence in sending me gorgeous photos :p), and this one definitely seems like a good alternative.

http://diablocomposites.com/ is up but it's just a contact page for now.

I also agree with whoever it was who commented on the Burton 3-straps. My first Burton was a '95 Amp with Torques, and when I later switched to the Jim Rippey signature I went with the old Burton Mission bindings with the highback "cups" (which gave a poor-man's 3-strap simulation in stiff boots). I'm not a big guy (5'10, 140-170 over that time), but on both bindings I first stretched and then cracked the "highback lock" mechanism in the rear binding (replaced by Burton), and then cracked the heel cups while well out of warranty. And I'm definitely not near as good as that dude in the videos, so wtf.....:D

greg

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