voytazbrna Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Hi guys, I'm fairly new here, but I have been riding for over 10 years. I've had the same pair of boots for the last 10 years (Raichle 224) and I'm on my second board (Head AX 171 - 7 years old). I realized it's time for an upgrade. I pretty much found the right boot - Deelux 700t, but I can't quite decide on the board. I thought the Donek Metal FC (185) and the Volkl Renn Tiger (183) both might be the right choice for me. I've read a lot of great stuff about the Donek, but there are not a lot of reviews about the Volkl. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with it or what are your thoughts in general. The price difference is $300 in favor of the Volkl, which is a lot of money. Is the difference really that noticeable? I don't race, just a recreational carver who loves the speed. Any help/advice is highly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcarver Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Tailored flex and width of the Donek should be worth quite a bit, unless you can get a stock RT that just happens to fit you. Not to mention you would be supporting a small company in the US by buying a US engineered and produced board. I think Bomber even had the FC 185 on sale. Don't remember if it is metal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeho730 Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 It's metal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voytazbrna Posted March 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Yeah, the Donek is metal (2 layers of titanium + some carbon fiber) and from what I found on the net the Volkl also has a layer of titanium, but I couldn't find much more detail about it. Good point with supporting the US economy :) I like that! They are currently both on sale, but the price difference is still $300. I was just wondering if I can justify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcarver Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 You can also check with Donek to see if they have any demo boards in the size you want. I was looking for an FC metal but they didn't have the length I was looking for. He sells them at the end of the season for a reduced price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 Yeah, the Donek is metal (2 layers of titanium + some carbon fiber) and from what I found on the net the Volkl also has a layer of titanium, but I couldn't find much more detail about it. Good point with supporting the US economy :) I like that! They are currently both on sale, but the price difference is still $300. I was just wondering if I can justify it. FYI - it's titanal, an aluminum alloy, not titanium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balboajeff Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I went from a Niedecker 173 GS to the FCII 179 this year and my riding bumped up about 3 levels. I am hooked on the Donek thing now , the board rides really well through a bunch of conditions and also through a range of riding styles. In all fairness , I havent ridden the Volkl, but i ski Volkl skis and love them. I really am happy with the FC and the folks I ride with would tell me if there is something I was missing.I'm looking at other offerings in the Donek line for next year, Just my 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voytazbrna Posted April 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 thanks for your input guys. just bought a complete new set: Donek FC Metal 185, Catek OS2 Step-in and Deeluxe 325 with the red race thermo flex liners. Should be fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin42 Posted April 3, 2010 Report Share Posted April 3, 2010 http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=29391 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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