Guest ethanpt Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Hi, I am looking at some of the boards on klug, and would love for some advice on a couple options. I am 5'10" 190# and have size 12 feet and have been riding a craig kelly slopestyle 173 for years and am ready to begin carving. I am not looking to race, just go fast and have fun. I live in Boston, therefore will mostly be riding in the east. I am looking at the following options: 02 speed 168 or 178, 99 alp 171, 99 ultra prime 68 (may not be wide enough 4 me). I am also planning on getting a used pair of trench diggers. What to you folks think? Thanks, Ethan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Day Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 Hey Eathan, All I can say is that my buddy has a Volkl Renntiger 168GS that he loves and he is just about your size. So I would start on the 02 Speed 68 or the Ultra Prime 68 I've heard are very good boards. Good luck and happy trails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark.Andersen Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 As I recall, the 168 Speed is rather wide (22cm?). That could be a very good thing seeing that you've got size 12 feet. You would have plenty of angle flexibility to start mellow and work your way up... Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffh Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 I rode softies for years and learned to carve on a 168 ultra prime. I feel this a great board to learn on - much more forgiving then a FP. A 178 FP will be way too much board for you and you don't want anything shorter then a 168 (I'm 6"3" w/ size 12 pods as well) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weasel Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 Love my ultra prime. haven't played with the TDs on it though. later -Weasel- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCrider Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 I loved my ultra prime so much that I bought three more from "Scotties Skis and Boards" and got my entire family out carving together. shameless plug for Scotties in Whitby,ON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bookworm Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 I demoed an ultra prime 62 a number of years ago. Loved it, but failed to purchase it. Later, I saw a used one and purchased it. I really like it. I ride it with Trench Diggers. The board is about used up now - not much base or edge left. I would buy another in an instant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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