WinterGold Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 First of, I must say that I really like all my different alpine board sizes. The 185s are amazing boards. They are such a comfortable ride, even at higher speeds. And my new 170 (SG Full Race Titan) is an excellent allrounder which handles almost like an SL shape, but makes wider turns when on the edge and it also likes higher speeds better. BUT Reading a lot here in the forum, I found that there is quite a lot of love for the boards in the 170 range and also for the GS sizes, but SL sizes are not mentioned that often. Of course, it depends on the riding style, the different resorts, personal preferences, etc. Nevertheless I must confess that I love my slalom boards ... I use them quite a lot. - when I go to a new resort and I´m not sure what awaits me - when the weather is not good and visibility is poor - when I feel full of energy and I want to work on my board - when I feel a bit lazy and just want to cruise around ;) - when I feel like trying some (new) tricks - when I want to do a bit of jumping - when I work on certain drills (e.g. short turns - not carved) - when I want to get thrown from one turn to the next pretty fast - when I want to have this special "light" edge feeling - when the mountain is crowded - when lots of moguls can be expected - ... Therefore I vote for a bit of SL love !!! <object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvSmUIOaY48?fs=1&hl=de_DE"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvSmUIOaY48?fs=1&hl=de_DE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 You know, even though you really can't see the smile on your face, it really looks like you have so much fun while you ride! Love it! I am always impressed by people who ride hard boots and can still be versatile with it! My first love is my little Oxygen Proton 149 that I got as an eBay special back in 2003 or 04! Everyone tells me I need a bigger board, but that is the goto board when I'm not sure what I'm going to face on the mountain. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 +1 I bought a used Hot Blast 158 this year and I love it for the same reasons you mentionned. Also, when I go out with my 3 boys who are beginners snowboarder I prefer a small board as they do not go very fast yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 very nice!! I love doing slalom turns here in the east b/c the trails are so narrow - your trail looks great, though...jealous. Your equipment looks a little funny, though - I thought a saw a hat on your head rather than a helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philw Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Looking good... I'd have some video to add to that, but there was zero visibility the last day I rode on piste so it's not going to be any use. +1 on SL boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transistor Rhythm Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 +1 Love the versatility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xy9ine Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 great vid. what's the specs on your board? i like the idea of a snappy, shorter radius playful board that's still versatile. was looking at the shorter dual radius flc's... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihi Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Gret video WinterGold!! I like to see people enyoing so much... Mihi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flywalker Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Yes l'd like to know the specs of your board as well. What boots are you using, by the way? l don't know why there is such a bias towards long boards on BOL. l am absolutely going to add an SL board to my quiver!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladia Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 great vid.what's the specs on your board? i like the idea of a snappy, shorter radius playful board that's still versatile. was looking at the shorter dual radius flc's... Virus has some of these. Hurricane, Rocket or my new toy UFC 163:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterGold Posted January 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Hey ... so much positive feedback ... :) ... thank you ! About the board - it is an SG Full Race Pro Team 163. Specs: nose: 26cm, waist: 20,3cm, tail: 24cm, radius: 11,8m. I use UPZ RC 10 in gray from this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xy9ine Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 the ufc looks mental. what's the numbers on your 163? micro review? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladia Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 l don't know why there is such a bias towards long boards on BOL. I know try to guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladia Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 the ufc looks mental. what's the numbers on your 163? micro review? Review in progress. Give me some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 My main board is a SG 163 full race T, but at 165cm (5 foot 6) I do not considered it a small board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flywalker Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 I know try to guess. l can guess but it wouldn't be flattering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Wintergold and SLs! I assume your SG 170 turns bigger, but between the 170 All around and the 163 SL, which one is easier to ride? I have the stock Kessler 168 All around. It is more forgiving than my custom 162 Kessler SL. Overall the 162 is stiffer, has more rebound, and more snow feel than the 168. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspercarver Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 dude that is one sweeeeet video! keep em comin! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Well, there you go again WinterGold - having all kinds of fun! :biggthump:biggthump Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Tat Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Love the flat ground switch 360s at 1:17. Awesome. I want to 3 my boards currently just so I can land in my forward stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 Mine arrives tomorrow... http://www.coiler.com/slalom.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted January 17, 2011 Report Share Posted January 17, 2011 hey, do you mind if I pass your video on to a friend? A fellow snowboard instructor doesn't believe you can ride switch on a board with a flat tail. He said to me, "I'd like to see a video to prove that" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamby Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 propers WG! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7en Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Score!! Wintergold. Keep'em coming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdee406 Posted January 18, 2011 Report Share Posted January 18, 2011 Great riding as usual, I thought I was odd favoring Slalom boards, just blamed it on my love of skateboard slalom. Here in Park City, when it's busy they are the logical choice. In fact I have an old school board on the way that should be super fun...in a scary way, Aggression Stealth SL. I can't wait, my Hot Blast 160SL is already jealous! Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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