The Paua Poacher Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Got my hands on old school Oxygen 164 cheap ... never ridden Anyone know about these boards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 (edited) Welcome to Bomber Online!! Is it an asym? Purple top sheet? Can you post a photo to be clear? Hope your season is going well. Oxygen boards have been historically very good quality, forgiving and often best suited to lighter riders. Their recent boards are very high end and well regarded. Probably not in the Kessler / SG / Oxess level , but very good. They have made alpine boards for many years. A photo would be ideal for better ID. Interesting thread came up in a quick search. http://www.extremecarving.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=64952 Edited August 10, 2012 by www.oldsnowboards.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Digging a bit deeper. I found a post on alt. way back when!! Our own Chris H. posted. Oxygen KR 64 Board 1. Chris Houghton View profile More options Mar 14 1996, 1:00 am Just started riding this year, and love to carve. I'm using a 163 Morrow Drive with soft boots right now, but a friend has offered me his Oxygen KR64 board with plate bindings for $500 CDN. Do I want to start with hard boots on this board (I'm 6'2" 190 lb.) or would something else work better? Should I start with intermediate ski boots instead of hard board boots? I don't want to give up the soft boots / other board, but it sure looks like fun to carve up the corduroy first thing in the AM, then change to soft boots after a couple of hours What do you guys think? Also, is the board a good deal? Lots of camber left, BTW, and not chewed up. TIA, Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted August 10, 2012 Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Another Kiwi! There's a few of us around on bomberonline. I'll be riding at Turoa from Sat 18th Aug through to 26th Aug. Would be a pleasure to take some runs together if you're up the mountain. SunSurfer (Alan) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paua Poacher Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2012 Cheers fellas Turoa late August for us so might see you down there ... that said I wouldnt keep up as my first run two weeks ago after 8 years (before kids) ... that said got bit so trying to get into some new boots for the next trip .jpg] Not sure if photo will work ... if it doesn't not the the old Asym & the deck is stamped steel plate pattern 164 .. reckon new about 1998-2000 Bit short but unridden so snapped it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.E Posted August 11, 2012 Report Share Posted August 11, 2012 I had one of those briefly as my first alpine board- I think it just predates the Proton (if I remember). Fun board, pretty easy to ride. I wouldn't put it against the current stuff, but it was a nice classic feel. No taper, if I recall. I untimely ripped mine apart, but that was after about 300 days in a couple of 7 day a week seasons (man, I miss those). That HOT you have should also be a fun board! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Cheers fellas that said got bit so trying to get into some new boots for the next trip What size feet do you have? I have a pair of Deeluxe Suzuka's sitting in the garage, in close to new condition. Size 29.0 standard liners, 29.5 lower shell. 5 point heel position. Might be relatively stiff for a new rider. I picked them up on Trademe last year as a long term spare for if my Head Stratos Pro's ever gave up the ghost but happy to sell if it'll help you get going in the sport. If they are of interest to you, send me an email at aj dot mckenzie at clear dot net dot nz and I'll send you some pictures. Use the search function to scan Bomber for info on Suzukas to see if they would fit your needs. SunSurfer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Paua Poacher Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 SSurfer Just emailed... cheers That Shine is an awesome board ... bought it in 2000 (manu 1996) but hadnt been ridden when I got it ... still a little life left in it Will also buy a new board for next season once I decide what to get As mentioned been a few years since I last had a slide & was funny to hear some of the lifties asking what the hell that set-up was That said got talking to a few others ... telling me there are some mean carvers still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Yes Kr line became Proton later. C stands for carbon. I had a 172. It was easy to EC and it held edge on ice better then a classic Prior WCR. Scr on 164 should be 13m. Enjoy, nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePauaPoacher Posted August 16, 2013 Report Share Posted August 16, 2013 Bought a Donek 175 MFC just had this first 3 days last week ... Crappy light days 1 & 2 ...legs gone on day 3 which was blue sky (ironically forecast for the worst day) .. day three it was just a waste .. Anyhow Even though bad light day 1 was my best ride ... as the old legs were as good as they were going to be Held the ice real nice... Very damp ... Carved surprisingly nice at low speed .. Released nice ... Stable at speed ... Was surprised by mellow transparent speed on the exit (as was trying on the steeper parts of main mountain) Not the boards fault but struggled heaps with my weight on the VSR as was carving way to tight when trying to carve bigger turn as had weight wrong (in my mind was still trying to ride the old boards I had only ridden for a sum total of say 3 hours last year in best part of decade) finished day 1 so tired my legs just stopped and had to slide down sideways Thought after day 1 I was going to be on a roll but got way worse each day ..struggled to commit ... Chatter on heal side ... weight too far forward on the toe ...and although I know technique 80% ...the other 20% was most likely binding tweak Awesome board day 1 .... Going to get way awesome on next trip I reckon ... Don't regret (thanks to advice from the south NZ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipstar Posted August 17, 2013 Report Share Posted August 17, 2013 I will be heading to whakapapa 2-8 sept riding a white board wearing khaki jacket and hardboots. Happy to share what little I know bear in mind I've ridden 10 days in 10 years and last day out tore my acl. But anyhow I understand basics ok. Oxygen is a good board. Maybe a little 'dead' for my liking but definitely nice and easy to ride. I just sold my oxy 178 proton and am bringing it to nz. Stretching and frequent breaks can turn a bad day around. These newer boards u ride a lot more centred than the older generation nose/centre/tail progression. If u r around happy to help u nail the heelsides:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePauaPoacher Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Kipstar We are planning another one around that time so just might keep an eye open Although probably Turoa unless there is a bit more snow That said if you see me I will be skidding down sideways so shouldn't be hard to miss!! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipstar Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 it looks like there is a fair bit of snow now though! I am quite excited, first time riding in NZ in 10+ years..... it would be worth it to come join us and do a day at Whakapapa if we are riding there as will be 2 hardbooters at least, and our west plus Valley/Knoll are all good carving runs. Or maybe we come over to Turoa for a day. 15 years ago I used to ride at Whakapapa mostly riding a red nitro scorpion, black jacket/pants and red raichle ski boots, so not sure if our paths ever crossed - was training for a couple of seasons mostly one on one with the swiss instructor on a nidecker in the late 90s. I may ride a bit poorly (especially now with my knee) but I do know the principles of how to ride well, I just can't. So would be happy to share what little I know, have taken an ex GF and a few friends out from time to time to ride in hardboots, and most have developed marginally better riding as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePauaPoacher Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 If you look at my thread i.e. the fact I dont know what I am talking about ... & the fact only just getting back in to it ... i would defintely learn so brilliant. Keen as if weather conducive I will be there (used to mostly ride Whakapapa anyway as that is where the Mrs is a member up the hill) ... would be awesome to ride with some hardbooters ... so might just book now There was one guy I recall riding a bit at Whakapapa & Turoa at the time (8 odd years ago) who from memory was running a Oxygen KR 72 for a while & was AWESOME ... but cant remember the red raichle on a nidecker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipstar Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I think I know that bloke, if so it was an oxygen 168 and he will also be there (with me) same weekend. Now on a donek proteus. As I say its 15 years since I rode reguarly in nz. I will pm u some details. Definitely worth it to hook up and ride together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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