I didn't know Nitro made these kinds of boards? What is it?

[timmytard]

This is all the info given.

nitro 166

race board carbon sintered base

[kipstar]

If I remember correctly this is the board similar and based on a scorpion but coming out before the nitro cam (which looked similar but had an odd modular looking deck on it and was I think a foam core beast). Maybe a bit softer.

Back in the day (1993-1995) the scorpion was a lovely board, I used to race on them a bit, but the modern gear is a big step forward from those days.

Assuming I come stateside in Dec I will be flogging a whole bunch of gear including a scorpion 163 if Nitro is your poison. The lengths of the nitros tended to be a bit all over the place and not necessarily the same as the size of the board.

[timmytard]

I don't really know anything about these types of boards, I've haven't ridden one yet, only ever soft booted.

This will be my 25th season snowboarding, but this year will be the first time trying this type.

It was just on Craigslist for $60, I think. I was just curious if that was a good deal or if this board was $hitty?

Cause, like I was saying, I really have no clue.

Thanks

TT

Edited October 28, 2012 by timmytard

[tex1230]

For $60 with bindings, it's worth taking a shot. If you're a heavier person, you'll be overpowering it pretty soon though - IIRC all Nitro raceboards were foam core.

[kipstar]

The scorpions and Epics were wood core (I think) but this one I suspect is foam core. yes, will overpower it pretty easily though.