Sharkey Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have an older F2 SF, probably purchased in 04/05. It's a 168. I have enjoyed the board, but as I progress I find it to be a little too short/soft. I get over the front more than I care to, and on harder snow I don't feel I have the edge hold I should. I live in Michigan and find the sidecut and the turns the board likes to make to be fun and acceptable. That said, what might a good next step be? the Donek Freecarve metal in a 171 looks like a nice step up and may be a better option for certain days. I weigh about 195# in street clothes. I would say i'm an average carver and am fairly light on my feet.... i think. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 what might a good next step be? the Donek Freecarve metal in a 171 looks like a nice step up and may be a better option for certain days. Go to the Carve Specific Board Review section and read my review of my Donek Metal FC 171. It's an amazing board. Call Sean at Donek and he'll talk to you about your needs, then make a custom board for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 you could always get a 172 silberpfeil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Yellow Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 nut'in wrong with a silver arrow.... go with a 172..... or call Sean or Bruce I've got a 176 Speedster RS I'll sell ya... think she is from 2003 or so...... ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 if you go custom, and there aren't many reasons not to, a 171 with ~12m radius will probably put a big smile on your face. tenorman on here has a silberpfeil carbon, he and others seemed to like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkey Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks for the tips. I'm glad to see my idea up upsizing seems to be on target.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcarve Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks for the tips. I'm glad to see my idea up upsizing seems to be on target.... You're on the right track IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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