Ian M Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 (edited) In the firm belief that it is never too early to share my carving enthusiasm with you fine folk, allow me to take the lead with this season's NBP thread! What's your new ride this year? Who's got great graphics? Come on, we all love the shiny stuff :D My contribution is fresh off the press... well, my press. Just finished making my own topsheet last night, and emailed it to Boardmaster Bruce. The board should come to life in about two weeks, and I cannot wait to ride it. It'll be a 177cm Nirvana, almost identical to a Coiler demo that I rode at ECES last year. Specs are as follows: 177cm, 20cm waist, 12-14m SCR, 16mm taper, and the stiffness just right of course. She'll look something like this: The theme is zen, which is where I often am while riding. The open circle is a common Buddhist symbol that suggests the imperfection of the human experience. The text is Chinese, because it looks great and reflects the origins of Buddhism. It says 'be the experience', which reminds me to be one with the snow. It's all pretty deep stuff, but not to be taken too seriously. The important thing is that it will help me get to my favorite headspace when I strap it on my feet! I used GIMP to lay it out, and the circle and leaf were freebies online. Everything was brought up to 600dpi using vectors, other than the 'Coiler' text which was done in GIMP along with the red drop shadow(s). The grey board outline and scaled bindings helped me get a feel for what might be covered up or cut off, but nothing has to work out exactly. Doing this sure taught me a lot about graphic work, and I'd highly recommend making your own topsheet as a fun way to pass the summer:cool:. Best wishes to everyone for a kick-ass season... may you all experience your own form of Nirvana! :D Snowily yours, Ian MacKenzie Edited August 3, 2012 by Ian M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floBoot Posted August 6, 2012 Report Share Posted August 6, 2012 (edited) Hey IanM NIIICE LOOKING board (bearing in mind I really don't know much about these alpine boards - I'm learning), I didn't know people could do their own design and have it put on the board... I am a fan of buddhist beliefs...and 'be the experience'...absolutely... ..it's never to early to mention snow in my book...;)...it's the only thing that'll wake me up from the Summer:sleep: Edited August 6, 2012 by floBoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 ^ Thanks floBoot! Because alpine gear is a niche market, many of the board manufacturers increase their value by offering custom gear. Coiler and Donek are two North-American builders who can make boards exactly the right shape, size, stiffness, and color for you! Both offer standard topsheet designs, but will work with customers to include their own designs or a custom graphic from a third party. I was too impatient with my first board to do this, but am really really looking forward to riding such a great board with my own decorations on it! XD Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Cool board ! I can't wait to have mine (Nirvana also) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 ^ Nice Stephane! What specs did you order? Remind me what you were riding last season please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Quebec Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Nirvana 170, 12/14 SCR with a waist of 20cm, so very similar to yours I was riding an SG 163 full race T last winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 Cool. That's a good step up in length! This 177 will be the longest board I've ridden; 171 Stubby before that. You know what this means, right? We should be well-matched for tailgunning :P Who wants to go first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 (edited) Something's slithering through the bamboo! PS- Yes I know some of you have already attempted ;) to ride the Python... but she's mine now! Edited August 7, 2012 by lonbordin Didn't like how it looked, ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted August 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 ^ Nice! Did you get to demo that monster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted August 7, 2012 Report Share Posted August 7, 2012 ^ Nice! Did you get to demo that monster? Oh yeah... at Loveland. Read about it here. I can't believe I've got the plate and the board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted August 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2012 Oh yeah... at Loveland. Read about it here. Good review! I'm way behind with the demos... still haven't ridden a plate. Next time :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redia Posted August 9, 2012 Report Share Posted August 9, 2012 Pour ma par cette année une belle Kessler 180 usagé bien hâte de testé </SPAN> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 The theme is zen, which is where I often am while riding. The open circle is a common Buddhist symbol that suggests the imperfection of the human experience.Nice design! All I can say is, mu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Brown Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 Nice looking ride, Ian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted August 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Belle planche, Réal! J'ai trouvé que les Kesslers prennent plus de force en général, mais les resultats sont spectac. Fais-tu des courses, ou freecarve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redia Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Merci Ian ! J’ai testé une kessler il y a deux ans, 4 a 5 descente et je les bien je les trouvé facile a rider et très efficace sur grand rayon 17 m et facile de réduire les rayon a 12 m a 13 m très impressionnent comme planche !!! trop vieux:o pour faire de la courses hahaha tout simplement pour l’amour du carving Bonne saison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Belle planche, Réal! J'ai trouvé que les Kesslers prennent plus de force en général, mais les resultats sont spectac. Fais-tu des courses, ou freecarve? Beautiful plate, Real! I found that the Kesslers take more force in general, but the results are Spectac. You doing errands, or freecarve? Merci Ian ! J’ai testé une kessler il y a deux ans, 4 a 5 descente et je les bien je les trouvé facile a rider et très efficace sur grand rayon 17 m et facile de réduire les rayon a 12 m a 13 m très impressionnent comme planche !!! trop vieux:o pour faire de la courses hahaha tout simplement pour l’amour du carving Bonne saison Thank you Ian! I tested a kessler two years ago, 4 or 5 down and I though I found it easy to ride and very effective on large radius 17 m and easier to reduce the radius a 12 m 13 m very impressed as board! ! too old to make the races hahaha just for the love of carving good season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian M Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 ^ Haha... the translation is close. Thanks Brian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colintkemp Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I do errands on my Kesslers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow 15 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Here's mine ex-demo Rev 185, and its going to get beasted. If anyone is going to buy a Donek the carbonium topsheet is a winner. Hurry up winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Here's mine ex-demo Rev 185, and its going to get beasted. If anyone is going to buy a Donek the carbonium topsheet is a winner. Hurry up winter /QUOTE]Looks like new! Both bolt patterns is very cool and handy. What is "Beasted" ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow 15 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Here's mine ex-demo Rev 185, and its going to get beasted. If anyone is going to buy a Donek the carbonium topsheet is a winner. Hurry up winter /QUOTE]Looks like new! Both bolt patterns is very cool and handy. What is "Beasted" ?? 'beasted' as in ride the hell out of it. Note to self "go to the gym". I have ridden a glass Donek 185 (modern one with candy bar base graphics) which Kieran own's and loved it. That was in Scotland on small runs so I can't wait to get my new deck to Europe this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kieran Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 .. Note to self "go to the gym".i wonder if anyone has experimented with kinesio tape to stop their cheeks falling apart from permagrin syndrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdahbonz Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 (edited) Ian- Nice stick....something just arrived in the mail from Colorado....i wonder what it is? Edited August 18, 2012 by powdahbonz Add picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaRtharsis Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Pour ma par cette année une belle Kessler 180 usagé bien hâte de testé </SPAN> Je voudrais l'essayer si nous avons l'occasion. :-D J'ai l'occasion d'acheter une Swoard mais je ne peux pas choisir entre elle ou le Euro Carve de Bruce! Décisions!! I would like to try it if we have an opportunity. :-D I have an opportunity to buy a Swoard but I can not choose between it or Bruce's Euro Carve. Decisions!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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