Jeffrey Day Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 ...that I'm sure has been asked before! What does everyone think is the best senerio: Riding a stiffer board in softer snow & a softer board on firmer/icier snow conditions? Or vice versa. I'm thinking a person would want a stiffer board on soft snow as too not fold the nose & go head over tea-kettle. And a softer board as the snow becomes razorblade corduory and/or icy to allow you to flex the board a little easier for more edge hold. What do you think, am I way off base here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 It's pretty much what I've read here previously, but there's some things to add to that: For soft snow, it's good to have a board that is stiff in the soft end of the spectrum, because a too stiff board in soft snow will not even bend to make turns and will just want to go straight. The opposite is true for hard snow/ice. It has to be a board that is soft in the stiff end of the spectrum, as a too soft board will not hold it's edge and just wash out. That's why freeride/powder board are still softer than freecarve/race boards. At least it's what I understood, someone with more experience may want to add other comments to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted October 21, 2004 Report Share Posted October 21, 2004 really soft snow(slush or first groom after a big dump) but keep in mind I weigh 250 or so in everyday conditions a board that is too stiff really is a pain in the ass a board that is too soft if useless to try to carve on at speed but works if you are carful and dont go too fast and stay off the nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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