D.T. Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Ok, you're both on new rides. Thoughts? 173cm VSR: Likes to be ridden hard. Rides longer than it is. Never ran out of edge. Turn shapes are unlimited. Can ride race style or surf style with awesome performance or just tip it from edge-to-edge. Tail is significantly stiffer and more poppy than the Monster - my fat ass was catching air during transitions. My back leg got a lot more of a workout than it is used to because of the tail stiffness. pcdenver and I were killin' Richards & Switchback yesterday then Richards & Roulette today. No issues with the the stair-steps or rollers. Conditions were decent with chunky spots,bullet proof spots, and man-made spots. Lay hard into a carve, go over a roller, apex in the crap, the board wouldn't even shudder. The VSR has the performance of a metal board with the snap of a glass board. Even though the VSR is meant to be a freecarve board, it would run slalom gates with no issues. Not as stable at higher speeds as the Monster; well no sh!t, it has less taper. I'll have to check with the mad scientist and see what the sidecut radii are again (edit: SCR 9.9m/12.7m/12.0m). :o My 173 was turning significantly tighter than pc's 177 with me just tipping it and pc driving the piss out of his. PC will have to post his radii specs. VSR and Monster are night-n-day different; a perfect balance for each other... I think I have found my quiver in these two boards. I can't believe I just said that... Bruce - you are a f@#king genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 so why does Loveland suck? it may be cold, but at least it's windy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 gus, That's just what they say (sarcasm) to keep the 'riff-raff' from New Jerzey from coming there :)! (It don't always work AWESOME bunch of Riders & Good Times !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 D.T. you look solid, whats the gripe? i'm an elitist web carver. luckily i was able to shell out big bucks for a fancy-schmancy custom metal board and even more for private lessons on a private hill prior to that video being shot, otherwise i might have embarrassed myself. anyone know where i can get a custom roof rack built to fit my new Mercedes G55 AMG?:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcABQ Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 i'm on a 177 coiler VSR 11.5, 14.2, 13.2 made to spec: 6'2", 235 pounds . . . wait a sec, that's 5'2", 135 pounds i've also got joel p's old 177 classic, 13.2 both with 19 waists so . . . both hold across the hill exceptionally well the VSR hooks easily into turns, making a run where i usually use 2/3 of the hill now i can use 1/2 (richards) both are stable at speed, but i'm not as comfortable on the VSR yet. i like the size of the 177, like having that much board beneath me bottom line: quality products, super stable, no complaints still getting used to the VSR bruce: if you're reading this, charge at least $100 more. folks will still buy them, and you can get in more golf time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Buggs Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Great stuff but I have 1 request.\ Can you list the riders and what Gear they are on, Boot and boards?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Great stuff but I have 1 request.\Can you list the riders and what Gear they are on, Boot and boards?? In the early nov vids I am on a 186f2 speedster, in the later vids I am on a virus vampire built for a bigger rider. Deluxo suzukas w/bts blue toe/red heal. All of the riders in the vids are listed by their bomber names each time you see them, or the first time you see them in each video. mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Great stuff but I have 1 request.\Can you list the riders and what Gear they are on, Boot and boards?? Me: 1st vid - BS 178 race stock, TD1, and AF 700 2009.12.13 KarverKai: Lamar Dragon 90, Flow Micro, and Darth Vader boots Me: 160 Rossi dualtec, TD1, and AF 700 Me rest of vids - Vintage Wild Duck 181, TD1, and AF 700 Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebionicman Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 Me: thebionicman 2009.12.20 at 1:09 to 1:13. Coiler 173 VSR, average sidecut 14m, 21.5 waist, metal construction. Deluxe Indy's, Catek OS1 step ins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 2010.01.10 <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eVThIes_lw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eVThIes_lw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Great stuff but I have 1 request.\Can you list the riders and what Gear they are on, Boot and boards?? Coiler Monster 188/UPZ RC10 Cool vid guys! Thanks for letting me tag along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronG Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 Great vid guys. I like watching these vids you guys keep posting, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 love this vid thread - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.stoughton Posted January 29, 2010 Report Share Posted January 29, 2010 It's finally here... ROD-LLC.com is finally up and live. Much work needs to be completed but it is well underway. Take a look, be gental with the needed changes and "Use the Store!" Oh and I need some Testimonials!!! So get to work! See you guys on Sunday! Ts PS Pete looks like your riding short... thought you'd be on a metal 184. LoL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted February 15, 2010 Report Share Posted February 15, 2010 KarverKai with his first day up at Loveland Basin getting ready to participate in the LCS3 on 27Feb10. Hopefully KK will be on plates next weekend. <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzu6K_ZfGas&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzu6K_ZfGas&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Too cool!! Mini Ripper!! He has great balance and a proud papa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 Too cool!! Mini Ripper!! Hi has great balance and a proud papa. Thanks Bryan, KK had a great time. He still has a bit of trouble going from heel to toe but is real close to getting them linked up. Yes, he does have a proud papa, but I loved hearing him say how proud of himself he was. I can't wait for this next weekend. :) Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Too cool!! Mini Ripper!! Hi has great balance and a proud papa. oh, you just wait Bryan! give the kid a season and lets see what he does on this... Dada board on the left, mine on the right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 First day riding the Virus and first day linking turns down the mtn. <object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoDboXGYig8&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoDboXGYig8&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object> Thanks Big Mario, Greenleaf, Eric the Red and James for riding with the little man. He can't wait to rip up the entire mtn with the LCI. Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 "Most Excellent" What a blast!! Thanks for the crazy cool video of Kai!! Bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 "Most Excellent" What a blast!! Thanks for the crazy cool video of Kai!!Bryan Thanks Bryan! KK was really stoke to ride with the boys finally. Eric was shooting vid also. Hopefully he will post it and it will be a bit cleaner. Mine was shot on my phone while riding backwards on an SL board. KK adapted to the stance change quite well as the Virus is about 3cm narrower than his freeride board. He was still in his softies and flows since we don't have plates or Full Tilts http://fulltiltboots.com/boots/growth_spurt_boys yet. Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thanks for posting Ink. It is so fun to watch Kai's progress. Any chance you could get him to do an "Interview" on video about carving? I think that would be really fun. I ran into a "Mini Bordy" the other day at MHM , couldn't help but think of Kai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcABQ Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 ink -- this is great stuff he's gonna look back at this and smile and smile way to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted March 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 First day riding the Virus and first day linking turns down the mtn. DANG! Looking good monkeyboy. Sorry I missed it!:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trent Posted March 17, 2010 Report Share Posted March 17, 2010 awesome vids fellas! not helping with the "stuck in the midwest" complex i've got though... inkaholic, how old is karverkai? i'm starting my kids on skis, but after kk's ripping, i might let them snowboard sooner. -trent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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