powdahbonz Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 This is a board a friend has and he brought it to me for viewing to see if is rideable. I don't know about the construction on Rossignol boards so thought I would post some pics. Tried to capture the dimpling or raised top sheet. It's a Rossi x-vas 176, looks barely ridden, the top sheet damage is over the rear 4 inserts. When pressing on the deck, it doesn't appear separated but hard to tell. He didn't cause the damage, was given the baord and knows nothing about the history or what was mounted. Looking at the deck, there's a binding disc imprint that looks like a TD1 imprint. Looking for input-Is it ok, salvage-worthy, ride the front 4 inserts, does it give you the willies. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 A couple more, as related to previous thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 missed the other thread but that board is toast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawndoggy Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I remember reading cateks could act as bearing pullers if overtightened...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 make a bench out of it... You could pull the inserts out of that board on your next turn. don't risk your knees trying to ride it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Do Not Ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Told him I wouldn't trust it-thought it was done but always good to get other views Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_roboteye Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 It has a foam core, the topsheet and carbon / kevlar layers do a lot more to keep the board together than with a wood core board. Riding is strongly not recommended. If you did, it will most likely end in tears. later, Dave R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I remember reading cateks could act as bearing pullers if overtightened...? Huh? Can you elaborate on this? How would they be any different than any other binding in this respect? O.p. says it looks like a T.D. print on the topsheet in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colintkemp Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Powdahbonz: that gives me the willys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Huh?Can you elaborate on this? How would they be any different than any other binding in this respect? O.p. says it looks like a T.D. print on the topsheet in any case. the td1 was the worst in that respect, really small contact area but super stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyTKDsquirrel Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 eek! I have TD1s on my F2. Should I be looking for a different set to put on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfell Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 TD1's broke a lot of boards back in the day. I know Fin dosen't want to beleive it, but it's true. I have seen a bunch of broken boards because of that binding. The TD'2 and 3's don't have that problem. The contact point of the TD1's was like 1/3 of the board wide inside the edge of the board. So you have the snow pushing against the edge and you pushing an inch or more inside the edge and something will give eventually. Yes they do have bumpers but in hard boots the way most people here have their boards set up do they really pressure toe to heel or more laterally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcarver Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I know a couple of guys that are still riding the TD1's. They haven't had any problems with them and they ride hard and alot. Not sure which bumpers that are using, but I'd opt for the softer ones, just in case. As for that Rossi, I wouldn't ride it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trikerdad Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 TD1's require the proper elastomer bumpers for the cant being used and for the weight and aggressiveness of the rider. If the bumpers aren't making contact with the board, or they are too soft, it leaves all the stress on the small base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 gave me the willies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I bet the flex in the tail aint what it used to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowSpeedster Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 EEK! However,...might get away with t-nutting from the bottom with some really big fender washers..... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrutton Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 That board is done. I've never seen anything so bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 It shore has gone buy-buy this Rossi has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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